Jackson, WY

Position Title: Early Childhood Summer Program Instructor

Organization: Teton Science Schools

Location: Jackson, WY

Organization Overview: For over fifty years, Teton Science Schools has connected learners of all ages to their backyards, America’s national parks and the world by inspiring curiosity, engagement and leadership through transformative place-based education.

Position Overview: Summer is an exciting time to be in the Tetons and the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. At Teton Science Schools, they inspire curiosity, engagement, and leadership through transformative place-based education. They are looking for passionate and dedicated instructors to do this with their youngest learners this summer. Their Early Childhood Summer Programs on the Jackson Campus include the Pikas group that is composed of children 3-4 years old and the Otters group that is composed of children 4-5 years old. Their program is Reggio Emilia-inspired, and they believe in nature-based practices. In the summer, the 8 weeks of programs that are almost entirely based outside. Early Childhood Summer Program instructors will work to inspire curiosity, engagement, and leadership in children. Instructors will employ experiential education within place-based contexts and follow the Reggio Emilia and Nature-Based approaches to early childhood education by being responsive to children’s interests and curiosities. They will do this with guidance and mentorship from the director. The Early Childhood summer team will build strong relationships with colleagues, children, and families. Within the collaborative work environment at Teton Science Schools, instructors should expect to be contributing team members while also taking the initiative to work autonomously.

Duties: 

Curriculum and Instruction

• Develop and Implement curriculum with support from team and director
• Set up dynamic environments and provocations for children
• Create daily documentation to share with families
• Care and support children with tasks such as using the bathroom, putting on sunscreen, and seeing to their overall well-being

Early Childhood team member

• Collaborate with co-teachers
• Complete duties: Meetings, journeys, lunch, rest time, and outdoor play
• Attend all trainings prior to program start dates
• Align with team culture and goals
• Support administrative duties associated with successful implementation of the program

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with young children, ages 3 to 6.
• Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external constituents
• Ability to manage risk and make leadership decisions in outdoor settings with children.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products and Google Apps
• Strong speaking and written communication skills
• Infant, Child and Adult First Aid/CPR/AED certification and will need to complete all mandatory state licensing requirements

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

• Able to sit on the floor, be outside in all types of weather, and pick up heavy objects
• Time spent hiking and spending most of the day outside with young children
• Able to drive minibuses and buckle children into five-point harness car seats

How to Apply: Please use the online application to view the full job description as well as how to apply.