Nature Based Preschool educator

FROG POND EARLY LEARNING CENTER
  • Alexandria, VA
  • Full-time
30+ days ago

Job Description

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Nature-Based Preschool Educator

Full-Time | Outdoor Early Childhood Program


Job Summary


We are seeking an experienced and passionate Nature-Based Preschool Teacher to lead a classroom rooted in outdoor learning, child-led exploration, and social-emotional development. This position requires daily outdoor instruction in all seasons and a strong commitment to play-based, relationship-centered education.


Responsibilities


  • Implement a nature-based curriculum indoors and outdoors

  • Facilitate literacy and early math through hands-on exploration

  • Support social-emotional development through connection-based practices

  • Create seasonal provocations using natural materials

  • Document student growth through observation and portfolios

  • Maintain classroom safety and licensing standards

  • Communicate professionally with families and team members

Required Qualifications


  • Bachelor’s Degree in Nature-Based Education, Early Childhood Education, Environmental Education, Outdoor Education, or closely related field (Required)

  • Experience in a nature-based, forest school, or play-based setting

  • Strong knowledge of child development

  • Comfortable working outdoors year-round

  • Excellent communication and classroom management skills

Benefits


  • 401(k)

  • Health & Dental Insurance

  • Paid Time Off

  • Professional Development

  • Supportive Team Environment



Numbers & Facts

LocationAlexandria, VA
Job TypeFull-time

Skills

  • Child Developmentunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Dental Insuranceunmatched
  • Early Childhood Educationunmatched
  • Health Insuranceunmatched
  • Licensingunmatched
  • Literacyunmatched
  • Mathematicsunmatched
  • Nursery School and Preschoolunmatched
  • Safety Standardsunmatched
  • Training/Teachingunmatched

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