Job Postings
Airie Forest School hires open-minded people who are passionate about play, value childhood and are dedicated to the open-air life. All applicants for all positions must share Airie’s mission.
Please review the following description of the positions we are hiring and click apply. If you don't see a position that meets your qualifications, please apply, let us know what position you would like us to consider you for in the future, and email your documentation to employment.afs@gmail.com.
Thank you for considering Airie Outdoor Academy for your career.
Online Application Process
An online application must be completed to be considered for any position at Airie Outdoor Academy. Applicants are considered for all positions regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, or non-job-related medical conditions or handicaps. Confidentiality is highly valued at Airie Forest School. Only administrators in the position of making hiring decisions will have access to your application information.
Current Job Opportunities
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Future Job Openings
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Forest School Teacher
Seeds Class
Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Educational Facilitator
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Assume responsibility for the health, safety, and welfare of all children in care, especially the members of your assigned class, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
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Design learning invitations derived from daily observations and documentation of play.
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Be willing to learn Reggio-Emilia documentation practices and Airie's chosen software.
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Be willing to play if the children ask you to join them.
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Connect with each child in your care.
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Collaboratively work with and support the Academy teacher to fulfill Airie's mission.
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Foster respect for all wildlife.
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Maintain child and family confidentiality.
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Ensure that the learning environment is free from hazards.
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Clean the learning environments as needed.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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Basic knowledge of play- and nature-based learning.
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Positive discipline practices that focus on coregulation and connection.
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Be able and willing to spend a significant portion of time outdoors.
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Be flexible in going with the flow of play in a child-led, yes environment.
Education and Experience
Must:
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Have earned or are close to finishing an undergraduate degree and/or certification related to early childhood education.
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Pass a background check.
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Be CPR and First Aid trained
Prefer:
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Knowledge and/or experience with the Reggio-Emilia and Forest School methods
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Nature, survival, or environmental sciences knowledge
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Experience working with young children
Work Environment
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Time spent on campus is divided between supporting the children's development and enhancing the learning environment.
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Must be willing to spend long hours standing, hiking, climbing, playing, kneeling, and occasionally lifting or moving approximately 60 pounds.
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Must be able and willing to change soiled diapers and pull-ups and assist in toileting in indoor and outdoor settings.
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Must be able and willing to arrive on site by 8:20 a.m. to prepare for the day, and stay until 3:30 p.m. on Forest School add-on days.
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Collaborate with the Academy teacher during the weekly mentorship meeting.
Benefits
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Multiple paid professional development experiences
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Reduced tuition for the children of veteran staff
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Paid vacation and sick days
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Pay is based on experience
Junior Kindergarten Teacher
Sprouts Class
Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Educational Facilitator
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Assume responsibility for the health, safety, and welfare of all children in care, especially the members of your assigned class, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
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Design learning invitations derived from daily observations and documentation of play.
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Playfully instruct young children for a gentle introduction into emergent literacy.
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Be willing to learn the documentation practices and software.
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Conduct regular critical reflection to provide developmentally appropriate emergent curriculum experiences based on each child’s needs.
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Be passionate about co-learning with children.
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Be willing to play if the children ask you to join them.
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Connect with each child, family, and staff member at Airie.
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Collaboratively work with other staff members to fulfill the mission of Airie.
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Actively participate in the provided professional development and bonding experiences.
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Be willing to contribute to caring for the animals on campus and foster respect for all wildlife.
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Maintain child and family confidentiality.
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Ensure that the learning environment is free from hazards.
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Clean the learning environments as needed.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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Basic knowledge of play- and nature-based learning.
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Positive discipline practices that focus on coregulation and connection.
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Be able and willing to spend a significant portion of time outdoors.
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Be flexible in going with the flow of play in a child-led, yes environment.
Education and Experience
Must:
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Have earned or are close to finishing an undergraduate degree and/or certification related to early childhood education.
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Pass a background check.
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Be CPR and First Aid trained
Prefer:
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Early and/or Emergent Literacy Training
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Knowledge and/or experience with the Reggio-Emilia and Forest School methods
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Nature, survival, or environmental sciences knowledge
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Experience working with young children
Work Environment
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Time spent on campus is divided between supporting the children's development and enhancing the learning environment.
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Must be willing to spend long hours standing, hiking, climbing, playing, kneeling, and occasionally lifting or moving approximately 60 pounds.
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Must be able and willing to change soiled pull-ups and assist in toileting in indoor and outdoor settings.
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Must be able and willing to arrive on site by 8:20 a.m. to prepare for the day, and stay until 12:30 p.m.
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Collaborate with the Academy teacher during the weekly mentorship meeting.
Benefits
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Professional Development Opportunities
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Reduced tuition for the children of veteran staff
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Paid vacation and sick days
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Pay is based on experience
Kindergarten Teacher
Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Kindergarten Educator
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Assume responsibility for the health, safety, and welfare of all children in care, especially the members of your assigned class, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
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Design learning invitations derived from daily observations and documentation of play.
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Be willing to learn the documentation practices and software.
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Conduct regular critical reflections to provide developmentally appropriate emergent
curriculum experiences based on the individual child’s needs.
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Conduct developmentally appropriate assessments of each child.
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Be passionate about co-learning with children.
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Be willing to play if the children ask you to join them.
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Connect with each child, family, and staff member at Airie.
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Collaboratively work with other staff members to fulfill the mission of Airie.
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Actively participate in the provided professional development and bonding experiences.
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Be willing to contribute to caring for the animals on campus and foster respect for all wildlife.
- Maintain child and family confidentiality.
- Ensure that the learning environment operates within the Tennessee Department of Education guidelines.
- Ensure that the learning environment is free from hazards.
- Clean the learning environment as needed.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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Understand play-based, nature-based, and self-directed learning.
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Positive discipline practices that focus on coregulation and connection.
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Nature, survival, or environmental sciences knowledge.
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Proficiency with technology, Word, and PowerPoint.
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Be able and willing to spend a significant portion of time outdoors.
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Foster and support conflict resolution and emotional regulation skills in children.
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Be flexible in going with the flow of play in a yes environment.
Education and Experience
Must:
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Have a valid Tennessee teacher’s license
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Bachelor’s degree in elementary education.
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Be (or be willing to get) CPR and First Aid trained or certified.
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Pass a background check.
Prefer:
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Early childhood endorsement, minor, or certificate.
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Knowledge of the Reggio-Emilia mindset.
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Experience with children aged 4 to 6 years.
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Nature, survival, or environmental sciences knowledge.
Work Environment
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Time spent on the educational campus is divided between desk work, supervision, and indoor and outdoor education of children, as well as research.
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Provide high-quality educational experiences on a balanced calendar.
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Must be willing to spend long hours standing, hiking, climbing, playing, kneeling, and occasionally lifting or moving approximately 50 pounds.
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Must be able and willing to change soiled diapers and pull-ups and assist in toileting in indoor and outdoor settings.
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They must be able and willing to arrive on site by 9:00 a.m. to prepare for the day and stay until all children have been picked up.
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Must be able to work occasional nights and weekends (e.g., special events).
Benefits
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Multiple paid professional development experiences
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Reduced tuition for veteran staff children
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Paid vacation and sick days
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Salary based on experience
Substitute Teacher
Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Substitute Teacher
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Assume responsibility for the health, safety, and welfare of all children in care, especially the members of your assigned class, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
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Be willing to play if the children ask you to join them.
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Connect with each child in your care.
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Collaboratively work with the educational facilitator to fulfill the mission of Airie.
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Foster respect for all wildlife.
- Ensure that the learning environment is free from hazards.
- Clean the learning environment as needed.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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Understand play- and nature-based learning.
-
Positive discipline practices that focus on coregulation and connection.
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Be able and willing to spend a significant portion of time outdoors.
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Foster and support conflict resolution and emotional regulation skills in children.
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Be flexible in going with the flow of play in a yes environment.
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Be able to administer basic first-aid care.
Education and Experience
Must:
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High school diploma or equivalent
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Pass a background check
Prefer:
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Nature, survival, or environmental sciences knowledge
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CPR and First Aid certified
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Valid Tennessee teacher license
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Degree in early childhood education, certification, or endorsement
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Experience working with young children
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Knowledge of Reggio-Emilia and Forest School methods
Work Environment
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Time spent on the campus is divided between supervision and education of children outdoors.
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Must be willing to spend long hours standing, hiking, climbing, playing, kneeling, and occasionally lifting or moving approximately 50 pounds.
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Must be able and willing to change soiled diapers, pull-ups, and assist in toileting in indoor and outdoor settings.
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Must be able and willing to arrive on site by 8:30 a.m. to prepare for the day and stay until all children have been picked up.
Benefits
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Rate: $15/hr
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Hands-on experience
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Autonomous schedule