Outdoor Teacher (posted 11-14-22), Solon, OH

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The Outdoor Teacher position is available for the 2023-24 school year;

● Be comfortable working outside in all types of weather

● Have an authentic love of the natural world

● Be responsible for the health, safety, and the welfare of all children. This includes helping

children to stay warm and dry in inclement weather, managing risk in an outdoor setting, and

addressing student conflicts

● Assist with centers and transitions including dressing and undressing for the outdoor

● To plan and teach developmentally age appropriate curriculum in alignment with the Ohio

Department of Early Childhood education learning standards/Innovations curriculum used as

guidance

● Organize lesson plans, which includes the gathering and preparing of materials and resources

for the program

● Written lesson plans available for review prior to the date of the lesson and to provide

substitute plans when necessary

● Completion of daily and weekly staff duties as outlined in the Staff Handbook

● Supervise assistant teacher or student teachers in performing their duties

● To attend beginning of the school year workdays, Meet the Teacher day (end of Aug), Art show

(mid- April), end of Year picnic (mid- May)

● To attend professional meetings/in-services/workshops concerned with the education of young

children; Trainings at least 6 hours every year

● To provide parent conferences at least once a year, on a date determined by the Director and

the Board

● Complete written progress report two times/year (early Feb/end of year)

● To address any parent concerns in a timely manner

● To act as a liaison between the parents, the Preschool, and the Community

Benefits

● 3 days paid leave (sick, vacation and/or personal)

● One hour of paid planning time each week

● 50% discount on tuition for any child enrolled at PnP

Position is part time with an hourly range of $14-16/hour

Required Skills and Experience:

The Teacher shall preferably have a BA degree in Early Childhood Education/Development or related

field and at least one year of early childhood teaching experience. Three references and

recommendations from past employers shall be furnished upon request.

● Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential obtained or CDA in process required or

Associate’s Degree

● Experience working in a licensed childcare facility strongly preferred

● CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain

● current background check available or must complete prior to hiring

Please email or mail resume and cover letter to Play and Prep Preschool; 5540 SOM Center Road,

Solon, OH 44139 or via email playandpreppreschool@gmail.com