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.
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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.
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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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Forest Kindergarten Teacher
Roots Class
Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Forest Kindergarten 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 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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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.
Education and Experience
Must:
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Tennessee Teacher’s License
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Pass a background check.
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Be CPR and First Aid trained
Prefer:
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Advanced Degree in Early Literacy and/or Elementary Education
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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
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Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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Basic knowledge of play- and nature-based learning.
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Positive and responsive discipline practices that focus on co-regulation and connection.
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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 child-led, yes environment.
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Technologically savvy with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs, and Google Dropbox.
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Work Environment
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Time spent on campus is divided among designing learning invitations, indoor and outdoor play-based education, supervision, documentation, and caring for 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 50 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 8:00 a.m. to prepare for the day, and stay until 12:30 p.m.
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Actively participate in mentorship meetings.​​​
Benefits​
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Professional Development Opportunities
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Reduced tuition for your children/grandchildren
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Pay = $18.00 - $20.00/hr
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Teaching in ways that support children's creativity, resiliency, and love for learning.
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No standardized "check boxes" here.​
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Forest School Teacher
Seeds Class
Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Forest School 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 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 co-regulation 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​​
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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.
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Benefits​
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Multiple paid professional development experiences
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Reduced tuition for your children/grandchildren
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Pay = $16.00 - $19.00/hour
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Working in a joyful environment in nature.
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.
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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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Collaborate with the other educator(s) to fulfill Airie's mission.
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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-based learning
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Positive discipline practices that focus on co-regulation 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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Knowledge of nature, survival, or environmental sciences
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CPR and First Aid certified
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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
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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.
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Benefits​
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Rate: $15/hr ​
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Hands-on experience
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Working in a joyful environment in nature.