Employment

Are you a Wild Child at heart?

We believe that the magic of Wild Child is co-created,

and we are proud and protective of our positive working culture. 

Read below for more information, and reach out to see if we are hiring.

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We offer: 

Paid vacation time 

Paid holidays

Tuition discount

A variety of schedule options

Healthcare for full-time employees

Simple IRA with employer matching

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Qualifications

• Lead teachers must have at least: an Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or Child Development, CDA, or other child development certification with 480 hours of experience. 

• Assistant teachers/substitute teachers must have at least a high school degree.

• At least 2 years experience working with preschool children.

• Familiarity with play-based, child-led philosophies. 

• Kind. Nurturing. Inspired. Creative. Adaptable. Collaborative. Professional.

• Able to keep up with physical demands of indoor and outdoor play.

• Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• A warm and compassionate heart!

 

Description    

    Wild Child Playschool offers play-based, child-led learning that nourishes healthy, independent, empathetic thinkers by focusing on play, nature, and social and emotional skills. Staff recognize and encourage the interests of children rather than teach from a prescribed curriculum. You can expect to get creative planning projects, centers, and a rich environment, plus adapting to follow a spontaneous opportunity. You can expect time to document and reflect and collaborate. You can expect your day to be dynamic, thoughtful, inspired, wild!

 

Duties

• Keep children physically and emotionally safe, engaged, and respected.

• Plan, implement, and facilitate play and project-based learning opportunities.

• Stage indoor and outdoor spaces daily, and maintain organization and cleanliness.

• Adapt activities as needed based on children’s needs and interests.

• Maintain organized portfolio for each child, including documentation and observation.

• Participate in school activities, such as professional development, social events, parent conferences.

 

To Apply

Send resume to hello@wildchildplayschool.com Must include three references.

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