Full-Time Preschool Teacher – Nature & Wildlife Program

Full-Time Preschool Teacher – Nature & Wildlife Program

Old Firehouse School – Bayview Campus
Nature-Based _ Reggio Emilia–Inspired Attachment-Focused_

Pay: $22–$27 per hour
Bonuses:

• $2,000–$16,000 retention bonus based on enrollment and tenure
• Additional bonuses up to $400 awarded 2–4 times annually for exceptional project presentations and contributions

Benefits:

• Fully paid Kaiser Platinum health insurance
• Dental and vision coverage
• Approximately 6 weeks paid time off during school closures
• Paid professional development opportunities

Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday

Inspire Wonder Through Nature-Based Learning

Old Firehouse School’s Bayview Campus is seeking a passionate Preschool Teacher to join our nature and wildlife-inspired early childhood program. Our campus emphasizes outdoor exploration, environmental stewardship, inquiry-based learning, and meaningful relationships.

Grounded in attachment theory and inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, we believe children learn best through connection, curiosity, and hands-on discovery.

We are looking for educators who are collaborative, reflective, creative, and excited to learn alongside children in a dynamic outdoor-centered environment.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm, emotionally responsive classroom community
• Develop emergent curriculum inspired by children’s interests and the natural world
• Support social-emotional development using attachment-based practices
• Facilitate outdoor learning experiences and nature exploration
• Observe and document children’s learning processes
• Partner closely with families and teaching teams
• Participate in reflective practice and professional development

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum 12 ECE units
• Experience working with preschool-aged children
• Passion for outdoor and child-led learning
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Preferred

• Knowledge of Reggio Emilia philosophy
• Experience with nature-based education
• Coursework or training in child development and social-emotional learning

Ideal Candidate

You are:

• A lifelong learner
• Passionate about nature-based education
• Warm, nurturing, and emotionally attuned
• Collaborative and reflective
• Excited to build meaningful relationships with children and families

To Apply

Please submit:

• Resume
• Brief cover letter describing your teaching philosophy and experience with early childhood education

Pay: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person