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 Forest School for your career.
Online Application Process
An online application must be completed to be considered for any position at Airie Forest School. 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 Openings
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Substitute Educator
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 9:30 am to 3:30 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.
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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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Foster and support conflict resolution and emotional regulation skills in children.
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Be flexible to go 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, Forest School, and/or Waldorf methods
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Work Environment
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Time is spent on the campus 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 9:00 am 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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CAL Pass program
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Flexible schedule
Educational Facilitator
Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Educational Facilitator
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Assist the lead teacher with ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of all children in your care from 9:30 am to 3:30 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 and support the teacher to fulfill the mission of Airie.
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Foster respect for all wildlife.
- Assist in the removal of hazards in the learning environment.
- Assist with cleaning the learning environment.
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 yes environment.
Education and Experience
Must:
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High-school diploma or equivalent
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A degree related to early childhood education
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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 trained
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Experience working with young children
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Knowledge of Reggio-Emilia, Forest School, and/or Waldorf methods
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Work Environment
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Time is spent on campus, and the time is divided between supervising children outdoors and supporting the lead teacher.
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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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Must be able and willing to arrive on site by 9:00 a.m. to prepare for the day and stay until 4:00 p.m.
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Benefits​
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Multiple paid professional development experiences
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Reduced tuition for veteran staff children
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C.A.L. pass program
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Paid vacation and sick days
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Salary based on experience
Early Childhood Teacher
Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Early Childhood 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 9:30 am to 3:30 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 Human Resources and 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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Bachelor’s degree related to the early childhood education field or have a certification or endorsement.
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Have a valid Tennessee teacher’s license
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Be (or be willing to get) CPR and First Aid trained or certified.
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Experience with children ages three to five.
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Pass a background check.
Prefer:
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Nature, survival, or environmental sciences knowledge.
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Advanced degree in early childhood education.
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Experience working with young children.
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Knowledge of Reggio-Emilia, Forest School, Wunderled, and/or Waldorf methods.
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Work Environment
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Time is spent on the educational campus divided between desk work, supervision and education of children indoors and outdoors, and 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 as needed.
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Benefits​​
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Multiple paid professional development experiences
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Reduced tuition for veteran staff children
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C.A.L. pass program
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Paid vacation and sick days
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Salary based on experience