Assistant Nature Preschool Teacher

Position Details: 

• This position is a year-round position, supporting our Kinglets Nature School September through May and Kinglets Nature Camps during the summer.  
• 5 days/week, approximately 30 hours/week during the school year, plus additional hours as required by staff to child ratios and community events (5 days/week and approximately 25 hours/week during summer programming) 
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience. 
• Hourly compensation for hours worked after 30/wk. 
• Opportunities for annual professional development 
• Anticipated start date: Late August 2026 (or June 2026 if teaching in our summer program) 

Prior to commencing employment the candidate must pass a criminal background and fingerprint check. 

How to Apply: Please submit a letter of interest and resume to: Kendra Simpson, hr@fieldfarmandforest.org

Minimum Qualifications: -

•  18+ years old 
•  High school graduate or GED 
•  Successful completion of either 
  • Fundamentals for Early Childhood Professionals’ course
  •  Vermont Afterschool Essentials Certificate
  • or 3 college credit course in child development, human development, or school age care and education 
•  Comfort working outdoors in all kinds of weather 

Additional Preferred Qualifications: 

•  Bachelor’s degree, preferably in education -
• Minimum of 12 months working with preschool age children (outdoor setting a plus) 
• Willingness to be flexible and work collaboratively on a team 
• Professional communication skills -
• Knowledge of the social emotional and developmental needs of preschool aged children 
• Familiarity with child-led learning, emergent curriculum, and/or nature-based learning 
• Current Infant, Child and Adult CPR and First Aid certification 
• Vermont Mandated Reported Certification 
• Vermont Orientation to Childcare Training Job 

Responsibilities: 

• Supporting classroom management during indoor/outdoor play, hikes, and lunch 
• Attending to the needs of preschool aged children in an empathetic and developmentally appropriate way 
• Planning and implementing quiet time and aftercare activities as needed 
• Organizing and cleaning indoor/outdoor spaces each day 
• Attending and engaging in school community events throughout the year
• Assisting with the planning and implementation of summer camp activities
• Maintaining required annual professional development