Mountain Sprouts Children’s Community is looking for new staff to join the team as on-call, substitute teachers. In this role, you will support the program as an assistant teacher when needed. Mountain Sprouts provides on-site paid orientation and training for all new staff. Substitute teachers have opportunities to work in both Mountain Sprouts programs: Evergreen full-day nature preschool (ages three to five) and Willow full-day micro school for pre-K through 1st grade.
Actively function in the class group to supervise children, promote social-emotional growth, and facilitate individualized learning. The substitute teacher acts as assistant teacher working in collaboration with one of our regular teachers. All classes spend 75%-100% of their day outside so all staff must be prepared to perform their duties in the natural environment.
Upon hire, teachers must be able to pass the Department of Children, Youth and Families Families (DCYF) portable background check. Staff are also required to provide proof of a negative TB test and current CPR/First Aid certification.
Experience with early learning, 3-7 year olds. Enjoyment of the outdoors.
On-site training is provided and new staff are paid for training hours. On-call substitute teachers are not eligible for staff benefits, but do have first opportunity to fill any regular positions that come available after orientation & training. All regular teaching positions come with PTO, a healthcare stipend, and bonuses.