The Treehouse: A Forest Garden School
Forest Garden Substitute Teachers, Infant Lead Subs
Milwaukie, Oregon•Part-time
$21 - $24 hourly
$21 - $24 hourly
About the Job
The Treehouse is a nonprofit, Waldorf-inspired program for children 6 weeks to 6 years, serving families since 2010. We steward a 1/3 acre forest garden where children learn outside in all weather for up to 6½ hours a day. Our focus is curiosity, security, beauty, and wonder, engaging the head, heart, and hands of every child.
The Role
Depending on your education and experience, you will sub in one, two, or all three of our classrooms. Shifts are on call or pre-scheduled. We need infant lead subs most, and we would love for you to join our Substitute Collective.
Pay: $21 to $24/hr, based on experience and education.
Certifications (can be completed after hire):
- Pediatric CPR and First Aid.
- Oregon Food Handlers Card.
- Enrollment in the Background Registry.
- Intro to Child Care Health and Safety (ICCHS).
- Safe Sleep Training.
- Foundations for Learning.
- Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect.
- RIE infant training (infant classroom only, can be completed after hire).
Infant lead subs must be “Teacher Qualified” through the Early Learning Division.
Physical Requirements:
- Lift and carry children and equipment (up to 40 lbs).
- Move safely over uneven terrain.
- Respond quickly to sounds and spot dangerous situations.
- Work outside in all weather for up to 8 hours, including 90+ degree days. We close for snow days.
- Exposure to common childhood illnesses is part of the job. Please consider whether this is the right fit if you are sensitive to heat or cold, or have a compromised immune system.
To Apply
Email the following to treehouseteachersydney@gmail.com with the position you are applying for in the subject line:
- Resume.
- Names, emails, and job titles of three work or teaching references.
- Cover letter answering:
- How has your experience prepared you for this role?
- We follow Waldorf philosophy and an emergent curriculum. How would your approach combine with ours?
- What is your experience with or awareness of Forest School and outdoor education?
- How could your interests and skills enrich our program?
- Infant applicants only: What is your knowledge and experience of RIE? What makes an ideal infant teacher, including the joys and the difficulties?
Qualified applicants will complete a working interview. Incomplete applications will be dismissed. Please review our website before applying, and do not call the school to follow up, as we do not have a receptionist.