Are you passionate about creating deeper connections between children and nature? Do you love being outside in nature and have experience leading groups of pre-school to kindergarten age kids? Vilda is looking for highly skilled early childhood educators to join our team. We have all outdoor, nature immersion programs in Fairfax, San Rafael, Novato, and Petaluma.
For more information on our programs, check out our program page.
Instructors plan and lead nature connection education (often with the help of a program assistant) in groups of 11 children or less, maintaining group safety, facilitating positive group dynamics, deepening children's knowledge and connection to the local environment through games, exploration, nature themed crafts, stories and songs, and free play.
A positive, flexible and heart based outlook on life.
2 or more years of experience working with young children in a group setting. Knowledge of local plants and animals and a desire to be outdoors in any weather.
Total comfort in jumping in and teaching a group of 10-12 kids outdoors and great student management skills.
Responsible, enjoy working with a small team.
Current first aid and CPR (WFA or WFR preferred) or ability to attend certification courses before starting position.
Reliable transportation and ability to work at our San Rafael, Fairfax, Novato or Petaluma sites.
Excellent communication skills and ability to respond to emails within a week and texts within 24 hours during the work week
Some training in the Jon Young 8 Shields lineage, Tom Brown kids programs or other similar program.
Training in Early Childhood education and/or Waldorf eduction.
Craft skills such as basketry, felting, herbalism.
Currently based in the North Bay with intentions to stay in the area
Two options are available:
Hourly: $27-35 per hour depending on experience.
Hourly positions may be a little more flexible in terms of part time / full time scheduling.
Salaried: $62k-72k annually, depending on experience. Full time.
Salaried benefits: 2 weeks paid vacation and paid federal holidays, free monthly wilderness skills training
Possibility of training to become a director available for good candidates.