*Attention Spanish speakers, passionate educators, and outdoor enthusiasts!* *Aventuras Forest School is hiring!*
We're a small educational organization that is rethinking early childhood education from the ground up (literally).
Aventuras is the first language-immersion forest preschool in Southern California.
Led by a Harvard-trained education researcher, our motto is simple: _learn like a human_.
Our 100% outdoor school features an emergent curriculum situated in a gorgeous natural setting.
Aventuras serves ages 3 to 6, and is strongly informed by the forest school model.
If you've ever tried to cartwheel across a meadow or catch a frog in a stream, or dreamed of creating the ideal setting for a young child to explore their inner and outer worlds, we want to hear from you!
The ideal candidate will have experience working with young children, and a love of the outdoors.
*Native-level fluency in Spanish is required and must be specified in your application for consideration.
*Candidates must also be comfortable carrying a small child or pulling a supply wagon short distances over uneven ground, and providing potty assistance to our little ones.
* Naturalist/outdoor education/survivalist training/experience a plus
* Associate's or bachelor's degree in a relevant field a plus
* Summer camp counseling experience a plus
* Swimming proficiency a plus
* Ukulele/guitar/flute skills a plus
* Movement/voice/performing arts/visual arts/yoga background a plus
Working hours are M-F 8:30am-1:30pm, plus Friday 2:30-5:30 pm, with additional (flexible) hours potentially available for planning/administration and opportunities for revenue-sharing in supplemental programs like our Parent & Me classes.
Start date: 1/2/2024.
Salary: $20/hour depending on experience
Benefits:
* 5 weeks paid vacation, 3 weeks unpaid summer break, all major paid holidays
* One-on-one mentorship sessions with our in-house advisor
* Training stipend
* Available medical, dental and vision insurance plans
* MacBook Air laptop and iPhone 12mini with unlimited data
* Full membership with unlimited access to Aventuras HQ: Second Home Hollywood - where you can enjoy complimentary seminars, wellness classes (yoga, reiki, meditation, dance & more), happy hours, cultural events, all in a gorgeous outdoor office setting built around LA’s largest urban forest.
*Please submit a cover letter with your resume describing your previous relevant experience.
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Learn more about our program: https://aventurasforestschool.
org
Working days:
* Monday
* Tuesday
* Wednesday
* Thursday
* Friday
Typical start time:
* 8:30AM
Typical end time:
* 1:30PM (M-Th)
* 5:30PM (Fri only)
Work Remotely
* No
This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:
* People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
* Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
* Innovative -- prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.
00 per hour
Expected hours: 28 per week
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 4 hour shift
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
We follow guidance from relevant public health authorities and spend 100% of our time outside, so risk of exposure is minimized by outdoor setting
Application Question(s):
* Required: What was the last hobby/thing you geeked out over?
* Required: Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations?
Education:
* Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
* Teaching/Child Care/Camp Counselor: 1 year (Required)
Language:
* Spanish (Required)
Work Location: In person
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