P/T Assistant Teacher Internship

Job description

P/T ASSISTANT TEACHER INTERNSHIP

Job Summary:

The Farm School Teacher will be responsible for assisting the Lead Teacher in delivering a farm/nature school curriculum with a focus on outdoor and hands-on learning experiences for children ages 0 - 15. The assistant teacher may collaborate with other teachers and program coordinator to implement fun and innovative teaching techniques and create hands-on experiences that will inspire students and foster their passion to learn and appreciate all of God’s creations.The Farm Ministry programs will be located on a home farm in San Clemente OR a rural acreage outside of San Juan Capistrano.

Responsibilities:

• Assist lead teacher with all aspects of farm and survival classes and programs.
• Assist with set-up and clean-up
• General assisting of students and sometimes parents with various activities around the farm, including but not limited to farm chores, interacting with animals, crafts, games, hikes, cooking, and free play.
• Assist parents with checking in children for class, keep track of attendance and waivers.
• Contribute to a positive, fun, and respectful culture that supports and nurtures learning, curiosity, wonder, creativity, and Christian values of......
• This position may require lifting or moving (in a wheelbarrow, for example) over 20 pounds.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with children. AA degree in early childhood education or equivalent in hands-on experience is helpful.
• Interest or experience in nature-based classroom settings.
• Familiarity with or willingness to learn and assist in inquiry-based learning techniques and educating within an outdoor setting.
• Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• A passion and excitement to teach young children in an alternative learning environment such as a nature-based farm school.
• Having CPR/first-aid certification is recommended.

Job Type:

Part-time assistant teacher for farm ministry programs. Flexible hours and schedule varies throughout the school year, plus option to assist at summer camps. Some programs are offered on traditional school-observed holidays so ability to work some of these is helpful. Class sizes 10-20 kids (ages 0 - 15), some Mommie & Me programs.