Nature-based Kindergarten Teacher
About The Position
Breck School seeks a dedicated kindergarten teacher who brings a deep love for early childhood development and a passion for using the natural world as a primary classroom. In this role, you will create a joyful, active space where young children can grow intellectually, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. By balancing rich indoor experiences with hands-on outdoor exploration, you will transform everyday moments in nature into powerful opportunities for wonder and discovery. Grounded in our Episcopal values, you will foster a warm, welcoming community where every child is deeply respected, safe to take healthy risks, and experiences a true sense of belonging. Beyond the delivery of curriculum, this role is defined by the cultivation of trusting relationships and the promotion of self-knowledge within a highly motivated student body. You will serve as a collaborative partner to faculty and school leaders, contributing to a community of lifelong learners focused on academic scholarship and the greater good. Whether facilitating complex discussions or supporting a student�s psychological well-being, your work will directly prepare Breck graduates for a life of purpose and leadership in an interconnected world.
Requirements
- Bachelor�s Degree required
- Minimum 5 years classroom teaching experience preferred
- Comfort level teaching outdoors
- Proficiency with integrating technology to support and document learning
Nice To Haves
- Degree in Elementary Education or related field preferred
- Experience or training with nature-based education or forest kindergartens is a plus
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates knowledge of and proficiency with subject matter
- Designs and implements effective instruction to engage and motivate students to engage in the learning process
- Plans and delivers developmentally appropriate instruction for a variety of learners
- Encourages curiosity, creativity, and student agency
- Designs and implements engaging, inquiry-based instruction and outdoor learning experiences
- Uses observation and documentation to inform instruction and promote student learning
- Understands and uses assessment to promote student learning
- Creates an environment that promotes respect, wonder, collaboration, and exploration
- Establishes strong, responsive relationships with students
- Designs inside and outside learning spaces that naturally invite students to ask questions, explore the world around them, and engage deeply with their curriculum
- Communicates clear and consistent expectations for learning, behavior, and participation
- Encourages social-emotional development and fosters a sense of belonging
- Communicates effectively with families, students, and colleagues
- Communicates student progress in a timely and thorough manner
- Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills
- Shares documentation of student learning in a timely and meaningful way
- Displays documentation of student learning projects
- Supports the mission, vision, and values of the school
- Supports the programs and priorities of the department, division, and school
- Engages in reflective practice and professional dialogue
- Builds and maintains strong working relationships with faculty, students, and parents
- Demonstrates a commitment to equity, inclusion, and respect for diverse perspectives
- Maintains confidentiality and demonstrates professionalism in all aspects of work
- Seeks and participates in ongoing professional growth opportunities
- Attends and contributes to required meetings, school events, and committee work
- Performs additional duties as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
