CURRENT CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
FARM & FOREST SCHOOL TEACHER — SALARIED FULL-TIME POSITION 40 HRS/WEEK
Bloomsbury Farm is looking for a creative, energetic, joyful, and knowledgeable person to join our education team and teach little ones! If empowering children to learn and create through immersive outdoor experiences in the forests and farm lands of Bloomsbury Farm sounds like a dream (and it is), please contact us with your resume.
Minimum requirements:
Teaching children is LIFE GIVING to you
3 + years working in a teaching setting with children
Bachelors in education, environmental studies/science, related field, OR hold relevant alternative experience
CPR/First Aid Certification
Must pass background check
Must be comfortable standing, crouching, walking long distances, and teaching outside in the elements
Must be able to lift 50 lbs
Must be comfortable interacting with farm animals
Must be willing and confident to teach across multiple grade levels
Preferred/Bonus Experience:
Experience as an outdoor/environmental/agricultural educator
Strong understanding of basic ecology
Knowledge of native Tennessee flora and fauna
Experience in curriculum writing/program development
Musical/artistic/otherwise creative talent
The responsibilities of this role include:
M-F work schedule 8:30am-4:30pm (40 hours)
Guiding a small cohort of a maximum of 8 students on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9am-3:30pm
Teaching outside in all seasons and guiding your students to learn safely in their encounters with the elements and the natural world
Creating and implementing lesson plans for your students Tue-Thurs by observing student interests, abilities, and seasonal opportunities to engage with and allow nature to be the teacher. You will have access to a large library of books, learning resources, and curricula to inspire your class's journey.
Planning and implementing lessons alongside fellow teachers for the younger students in our full day Monday/Friday enrichment classes
You may be asked to shop for materials for your class with the school's bank card
Keeping your class's materials organized and stewarded
Communicating with parents/families about their child's progress and success - part of this is writing a weekly newsletter about your class's weekly activities/lessons
A commitment to teach for at least 1/2 of our 7-week summer camp in Summer 2024
Benefits Include
Monthly health stipend
Considerable creativity and freedom to explore topics with your students. There will be
oversight and collaboration, but you would have the freedom to slow down and speed
Access to organic produce year around
Paid planning time within your 40 hours
Paid time off for the following holidays: Fall Break, Christmas Break, Spring Break.
Competitive Salary negotiated based on experience
SUMMER CAMP TEACHER — Seasonal Full-TIME position
Bloomsbury Farm is looking for a creative, energetic, joyful, and knowledgeable person to join our education team and guide explorers ages 5-10! If empowering children to learn and create through immersive outdoor experiences in the forests and farm lands of Bloomsbury Farm sounds like a dream (and it is), please contact us with your resume.
Minimum requirements:
Working with children is LIFE GIVING to you
Summer Camp counseling experience and/or teaching experience
CPR/First Aid Certification
Must pass background check
Must be comfortable standing, crouching, walking long distances, and teaching outside in the elements
Must be able to lift 50 lbs
Must be comfortable interacting with farm animals
Willing to be silly and engaging with campers
Preferred/Bonus Experience:
Experience as an outdoor/environmental/agricultural educator
Experience with outdoor adventure skills
Musical/artistic/otherwise creative talent
The responsibilities of this role include:
M-F work schedule 8:30am-3:30pm
Teaching outside in all seasons and guiding your students to learn safely in their encounters with the elements and the natural world
Engaging with other staff and students in a friendly and communicative manner. We are a team, and we care for each other and the children best as a team
Planning and implementing fun camp activities
Dressing appropriately for the weather (it gets warm!) and we try to be outside as much as possible
Communicating with parents/families about their experience at camp
Have a blast! Show up ready to laugh, play, and explore
Benefits Include
Considerable creativity and freedom to explore topics with your summer campers.
Access to organic produce
Competitive compensation negotiated based on experience