Forest School Teacher

Overview

Brooklyn Forest offers classes in Central Park and Prospect Park for young children and their caregivers. We believe a wonderful childhood starts with imaginative play and a supportive community; with a meaningful connection to nature and wildlife; with vigorous physical work and nourishing food; with simple rhythms and constant singing; with feeling at home in the forest. Brooklyn Forest began in 2011 as a small class in the woods of Prospect Park for a handful of families from nearby neighborhoods.

Now, a decade later, hundreds of children and caregivers from all over the city come every week to play and learn with us in the park. Our classes are still small, but our community is growing.

Brooklyn Forest School seeks a teacher to guide outdoor parent-child classes five mornings a week this summer from July 8 to August 28.

The weekly schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:30 to 12:00 in Central Park and Prospect Park.

The starting wage is $26/hour. The predictable teaching schedule includes paid training and sick days. Summer forest school teachers are invited to continue teaching during the school year.

• Guide outdoor parent-child classes five mornings a week this summer from July 8 to August 28.
• Engage in activities that include imaginative play, a sense of wonder, and simple routines as part of a daily class.
• Learn more about us oklynforest.org

• Potential candidates must be flexible and exhibit a willingness to perform any job, whether it's singing in the rain, getting down in the dirt to make mud pies, or lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds of logs and equipment.
• They must have an appreciation for nature and good food, and a respect for childhood.
• Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff;
  Brooklyn Forest School will honor experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. We strive to create and maintain a working and learning environment that is inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

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