Shining Star Waldorf School is hiring several people for the position of Friday Nature Immersion Education Guide.
Nature Immersion is a special and unique one day a week program run out of our small Waldorf school, which strives to connect children deeply with nature and the magic of the natural world. Our school has a combined curriculum of four days a week in the classroom and one day a week in the wilderness and nature areas around Portland. Nature Immersion guides lead groups of 8-10 elementary school aged children in an all outdoor explorative, imaginative, play based learning experience to connect them with nature in a meaningful way. This is not a survival skills program, it is an appreciation based program, focused on the human relationship with the land.
A Nature Immersion Guide would be responsible for
-managing a small group of children ages 6-12 outdoors in all season and weather conditions
-teaching children about plants, animals, seasons and climate as well as skills like fire building, making salve, burn bowls, carving and weaving.
-playing with the children; building shelters, telling stories, working on land stewardship projects.
-demonstrating reverence and respect for the natural world
-joining in the songs, verses and movements of the morning circle in the Waldorf tradition
-Minor first aid when needed on site
-communicating with your coordinator
-transporting yourself to site on time every Friday morning
Hours and Compensation
Hours for Nature Immersion Guides are Fridays from September- June 8:30am- 3:30pm except school holidays. Salary is $140/day ($20/hour) paid monthly.
Qualifications
Experience working with children
Experience working outdoors in all weather conditions
Committed to a full year
Able to pass a background check
Basic first aid
Strong communication skills
Ability to tell stories, play and sing songs with children- talent not required, just willingness to learn.
An ideal candidate would be familiar with Waldorf Education as well
Reliable transportation
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