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Employment
Our nature preschool is always looking for talented people to help us grow! Our Lynn location is currently undergoing rapid expansion.
Current Opportunities:
Teacher
We are seeking a dynamic, nurturing, energetic educator with a pioneering spirit and enthusiasm for bringing innovative, nature-based education to families in and around Lynn, Massachusetts, a multi-ethnic community 15 miles north of Boston. Cairn Hill Nature Preschool opened in September, 2017 and is growing rapidly.
Cairn Hill’s mission is to bring the transformative power of the arts to young learners in urban and multi-ethnic communities using story, music, nature and the hands-on approach inspired by Waldorf education. Our nature preschool provides preschoolers aged 2.9 years-5 years with a high quality preschool experience incorporating inquiry–based, outdoor learning with explicit instruction in pre-literacy, math and science. We include art and music, nature walks and gardening and allow children time for valuable, creative play in a calm, nurturing environment.
Teachers interested in a full-time position should inquire; start date: January, 2019.
Application deadline: Until position is filled
Salary competitive, commensurate with experience; generous vacation policy
Qualifications:
· 3-5 years preschool teaching experience
· Ideally, familiarity with arts-based Early Childhood education +/or Environmental education
· MA DEEC Lead Teacher Certification
· Some experience working with dual language learners (DLLs)
· Willingness to work outdoors in all weather
· Love of children and warm, nurturing personality
-Responsible and joyful
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Computer literacy (Word, Excel, Social Media, Blogging, etc.)
· Collaborative, team player approach
· Openness to networking and communicating with a progressive educational community with the goal of fusing public educational standards with innovative curricular methods.
· Bachelor’s degree preferred
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Assistant Preschool Teacher- Cairn Hill Nature Preschool – Exciting New Opportunity
We are seeking a Waldorf-trained teaching associate for a Waldorf-inspired Nature Preschool in Lynn, Massachusetts, a multi-ethnic community 15 miles north of Boston. www.cairnhillpreschool.org Cairn Hill Nature Preschool opened in September, 2018 and is growing quickly. We are seeking a teacher for an anticipated second classroom in September, 2019.
Cairn Hill’s mission is to bring the transformative power of the arts to young learners in urban and multi-ethnic communities using story, music, nature and the hands-on approach inspired by Waldorf education. Our new nature preschool provides children aged 2.9 years-5 years with a high quality preschool experience incorporating play and inquiry–based, outdoor learning with explicit instruction in literacy, math and science. Our approach features storytelling, science and nutrition awareness through gardening and nature walks and daily exposure to arts and music.
Position is part-time
Qualifications:
• Waldorf Early Childhood Training
• Interest in a nature-based and arts approach to education
• Love of children and desire to bring the Waldorf approach to a diverse population
• Openness to learning and working in a classroom that blends Waldorf pedagogy with some amount of kindergarten readiness instruction
• Eagerness to co-create a curriculum with colleagues
• A cooperative classroom team player
• Self-motivated on the job
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather for an extended period of time, in woodland, garden and play yard settings
• 6 months working in a licensed early childhood facility preferred
• Willingness to document Early Childhood coursework for MA Preschool certification, with assistance from Preschool Director
Compensation commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Contact:
cairnhilledu@gmail.com. Cairn Hill is an equal opportunity employer.
Cairn Hill Educational Collaborative, 75 Westminster Ave., Arlington, MA 02474 cairnhilledu.org.
Substitute Teachers
If you are interested in substitute teaching, please contact Dr. Cheryl Dressler, Executive Director of Cairn Hill Inc. Please reference "substitute" in the subject line and include your resume. Send all queries to cairnhilledu@gmail.com.
Watch this space for all new job listings. We're growing fast!
Current Opportunities:
Teacher
We are seeking a dynamic, nurturing, energetic educator with a pioneering spirit and enthusiasm for bringing innovative, nature-based education to families in and around Lynn, Massachusetts, a multi-ethnic community 15 miles north of Boston. Cairn Hill Nature Preschool opened in September, 2017 and is growing rapidly.
Cairn Hill’s mission is to bring the transformative power of the arts to young learners in urban and multi-ethnic communities using story, music, nature and the hands-on approach inspired by Waldorf education. Our nature preschool provides preschoolers aged 2.9 years-5 years with a high quality preschool experience incorporating inquiry–based, outdoor learning with explicit instruction in pre-literacy, math and science. We include art and music, nature walks and gardening and allow children time for valuable, creative play in a calm, nurturing environment.
Teachers interested in a full-time position should inquire; start date: January, 2019.
Application deadline: Until position is filled
Salary competitive, commensurate with experience; generous vacation policy
Qualifications:
· 3-5 years preschool teaching experience
· Ideally, familiarity with arts-based Early Childhood education +/or Environmental education
· MA DEEC Lead Teacher Certification
· Some experience working with dual language learners (DLLs)
· Willingness to work outdoors in all weather
· Love of children and warm, nurturing personality
-Responsible and joyful
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Computer literacy (Word, Excel, Social Media, Blogging, etc.)
· Collaborative, team player approach
· Openness to networking and communicating with a progressive educational community with the goal of fusing public educational standards with innovative curricular methods.
· Bachelor’s degree preferred
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Assistant Preschool Teacher- Cairn Hill Nature Preschool – Exciting New Opportunity
We are seeking a Waldorf-trained teaching associate for a Waldorf-inspired Nature Preschool in Lynn, Massachusetts, a multi-ethnic community 15 miles north of Boston. www.cairnhillpreschool.org Cairn Hill Nature Preschool opened in September, 2018 and is growing quickly. We are seeking a teacher for an anticipated second classroom in September, 2019.
Cairn Hill’s mission is to bring the transformative power of the arts to young learners in urban and multi-ethnic communities using story, music, nature and the hands-on approach inspired by Waldorf education. Our new nature preschool provides children aged 2.9 years-5 years with a high quality preschool experience incorporating play and inquiry–based, outdoor learning with explicit instruction in literacy, math and science. Our approach features storytelling, science and nutrition awareness through gardening and nature walks and daily exposure to arts and music.
Position is part-time
Qualifications:
• Waldorf Early Childhood Training
• Interest in a nature-based and arts approach to education
• Love of children and desire to bring the Waldorf approach to a diverse population
• Openness to learning and working in a classroom that blends Waldorf pedagogy with some amount of kindergarten readiness instruction
• Eagerness to co-create a curriculum with colleagues
• A cooperative classroom team player
• Self-motivated on the job
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather for an extended period of time, in woodland, garden and play yard settings
• 6 months working in a licensed early childhood facility preferred
• Willingness to document Early Childhood coursework for MA Preschool certification, with assistance from Preschool Director
Compensation commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Contact:
cairnhilledu@gmail.com. Cairn Hill is an equal opportunity employer.
Cairn Hill Educational Collaborative, 75 Westminster Ave., Arlington, MA 02474 cairnhilledu.org.
Substitute Teachers
If you are interested in substitute teaching, please contact Dr. Cheryl Dressler, Executive Director of Cairn Hill Inc. Please reference "substitute" in the subject line and include your resume. Send all queries to cairnhilledu@gmail.com.
Watch this space for all new job listings. We're growing fast!
Join the Cairn Hill Board of Trustees
Cairn Hill Board of Directors seeks leaders from the nonprofit and for-profit sector who are dedicated to the organization’s mission: “Cairn Hill brings the transformative power of the arts to young learners in urban and multi-ethnic communities using nature, story, music, and the hands-on approach inspired by Waldorf education." Serving on the Board of Directors is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual who is passionate about Waldorf and Nature inspired education.
If you are interested in serving on the Cairn Hill EDU Board of Trustees please contact Margaret Ris at cairnhilledu@gmail.com.
If you are interested in serving on the Cairn Hill EDU Board of Trustees please contact Margaret Ris at cairnhilledu@gmail.com.