| Overview of the Position Reporting to the Lower School Director, the school seeks an experienced, vibrant outdoor educator who brings a strong background in science, gardening and place-based learning to their teaching practice, both on-site and remote. Class size is between 16-18 students. An outdoor classroom and yurt are available as the primary classrooms. The hiring process will include a screening interview and school tour. Finalists will submit samples of lesson plans, student assessments, and parent communication; lead a demonstration lesson for students; and participate in a second interview with the full interview committee. The Lower School Learning Garden Teacher is responsible for: - Designing curricula that provides a robust outdoor education via a stewardship lens that meets the developmental and academic needs of students in grades K-5.
- Collaborating regularly with K-5 classroom teachers and other specialist program staff to provide a cohesive, interdisciplinary program with projects that complement learning across diverse settings.
- Supervising students working and learning outdoors to maintain student garden areas and a mini farm with chickens in coordination with grounds staff.
- Instructing students in the safe use of gardening and kitchen tools.
- Collaborating closely with the Design ME Director, putting into action design and building projects as needed, as part of our Agency by Design research project collaboration with the Harvard Graduate School of Education.
- Managing a set classroom budget for supplies, equipment and books.
- Communicating with families via curricular posts on a predetermined schedule, bi-annual progress reports and parent/guardian conferences.
- Adhering to a routine duty schedule for supervision of students at recess, lunch, and drop-off or pick up.
- Coordinating parent volunteer participation in animal care duties and campus work parties, in collaboration with the facilities director and grounds staff.
Please complete our employment application to apply. EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION Park Day School believes strongly in the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. We seek to identify and hire a greater number of faculty of color to serve as role models for all students. We strive to foster a diverse campus community which recognizes the value of all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, gender and gender expression, sexual orientation, family-care status, marital status, veteran status, disability or socio-economic background.
|
