Lower School Naturalist - Leave Coverage

Location: California

## Description Thaden School is now seeking a part-time Lower School Naturalist parental leave substitute teacher. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Master Naturalist who has deep experience working with groups of students.

Role and Responsibilities
* Add details to substitute plans left by the Naturalist Teacher and lead classes for Grades K-4.
* Collaborate with other specialist teachers, grade level teams, and the Curriculum Specialist to ensure high-quality Naturalist instruction.
* Attend in-service days and faculty meetings as requested by the Head of Lower School.
* Perform duties outside the classroom during set hours (e.g. recess, class coverage, reception desk, carpool and/or lunch duties).
* Maintain Lower School raised garden beds.
* Maintain clear pathways and monitor nature playscape for safety concerns in inclement weather.
* Support grounds team in weeding, watering, pruning, and planting as seasonally appropriate.## Qualifications Skills, Qualifications, and Attributes
* Experience partnering with other educators to create interdisciplinary learning experiences for students.
* Ability to think broadly and creatively about student-centered learning.
* Commitment to providing detailed feedback on student work in a timely manner.
* Excellent verbal and written skills.
* Bachelor's degree in education or a Science field. Master Naturalist certification preferred.

Physical Requirements
* Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
* Frequently required to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods.
* Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.
* Ability to lift, push, or pull heavy objects, sometimes exceeding 50 lbs.
* Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions, including heat, humidity, windy conditions, cold, snow, and ice.
* Occasionally required to bend, twist, or climb.
* Moderate concentration/intensity, which includes prolonged mental effort with limited opportunity for breaks.
* The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.