Wild Roots&nbsp; Nature-Based Early Childhood Education Seeking a nature based early childhood support educator/assistant. We are a group of educators, healers and forward thinking parents who have brought our visions together to create a nature center to educate for a new world. We are building an immersive nature-based program on our 1.4 acres. There will be gardens growing food and medicine on site and we hope to have access to/create trails for woodland exploration around the property. We are in our first year at a new location in Wappingers Falls and are excited to expand our team.&nbsp; We are looking for an afternoon assistant for our early childhood program for 3-6 year olds.&nbsp; <h2>Responsibilities:</h2> <ul><li style="font-weight: 400;">Supervising the children during lead educator&rsquo;s break</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">assist indoor &amp; outdoor play time, and rest time</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">assisting children while in the bathroom</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">tidying up after program</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">collaborating with lead teacher to support the children&nbsp;</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">helping with program wide festivals and celebrations</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">weekly meeting with lead educator&nbsp;</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Assist children with gardening and special projects</li></ul><h2>Details:</h2>Hours: 12:00-3:45 (potential to increase to 10:00-4:00 as program size increases)&nbsp;Days: Monday-ThursdayStart Date: Wednesday Sept 7th (training Sept 1-2)Compensation: $25/hour&nbsp;We are open to candidates of all ages but think this would also be a wonderful opportunity for an elder. For example, a retired teacher. We are seeking someone willing to be a part of something innovative and new. Someone who would enjoy supporting us to shape our vision and has their own talents and interests to bring to the table.&nbsp;<h2>Requirements:</h2>18 years or olderLove of children and natureClear compassionate and direct communicationChildhood development coursework or willingness to enrollGardening or farming experience is a plus<h2>How to apply:</h2>Please email your resume, 2 references and a letter of interest to info@wildroots.org. In your letter, please tell us about yourself:&nbsp;<ul><li style="font-weight: 400;">Why do you think you&rsquo;d be a good fit for this position?</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">What do you love most about children? About the outdoors/nature/farming or gardening?</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">What is your experience with the above?</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Are there other gifts or skills you would like to share with the group/children?</li></ul> www.ourwildroots.org

Educator Assistant

Wild Roots
wappingers falls, NY

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Educator Assistant

Wild Rootswappingers falls, NY

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Wild Roots
wappingers falls, NY