EdPost

Environmental Education Coordinator (Preschool - Grade 8) Oak Hill Montessori Community School is seeking an Environmental Education Coordinator who possesses the skills and experience to teach in a Montessori setting and the abilities necessary to implement our school?s Mission. The Environmental Education Coordinator is responsible for creating learning goals for children that support our inquiry and nature based developmental program for children with an emphasis on the outdoor environment. Reports To: Executive Director Mission Preparing every student for tomorrow by nurturing the love of learning today. Vision Creating a space for students, families, and community members to thrive as they collaborate to learn, to celebrate, and to serve one another. Core Values ? Independent thinking and self-reliance through purposeful work ? Inclusivity in our community and a sense of belonging for all ? Compassion for others and the environment around us ? A vision for peace through social change About Oak Hill Montessori Community School Building on a rich, 60-year legacy, Oak Hill Montessori transitioned to a Public Charter School in 2021 to increase accessibility of an authentic Montessori education. Oak Hill Montessori Community School (OHMCS) is proud to provide a unique point-of-view in education driven by the intrinsic motivation of students. We offer challenging academics while equally valuing social and emotional learning. We serve children 16 months through 8th grade with our lower school being tuition based, and upper school being tuition-free. General Summary of Position This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position, with typical on-site hours of 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, M-F, throughout the 10 month school year. The Environmental Education Coordinator''s responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following: Present environmental learning to students and provide guidance for classrooms to continue exploration Help develop resources in the content area of Environmental Education Assist with designing and developing professional development activities for colleagues Facilitate a plan for Earth Week activities with assistance of a temporary committee Promote Environmental Education throughout the campus Provide collaboration and leadership support with classroom teaching staff to develop and write innovative curriculum and projects based on children?s interests, inquiries, investigations and experiences in nature and the Nature Preschool environments. Utilize teaching tools of observation, documentation, discussion and planning daily for individual children?s goals and small group learning communities. Lead daily Nature Specialist classes for all Casa level classrooms Develop and lead after school Nature Based programming Assess children?s developmental learning and progress through observation, documentation, writing, letters, work samples, photographs, and videos through an individual portfolio collection. Required Qualifications: Valid Minnesota licensure in teaching Montessori certificate preferred Associate or Bachelor?s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Environmental Science, or a related field. Proven leadership/ teaching experience. Desired Qualifications: At least two years working with children in a preschool setting, particularly in outdoor or forest school environments. Strong knowledge of local natural history, ecology, and nature-based learning principles. Salary & Benefits: Commensurate with experience and qualifications. Consideration for an increase in minimum salary may be given for those with extensive Montessori lead teacher experience. PTO, Medical, dental, short and long term disability insurance & life insurance (covered by school). 40% tuition remission, and pension through the Teacher?s Retirement Association (TRA) 7.7% mandatory employee contribution, with employer contribution 8.75%. How to Apply: Persons interested in applying should send an email to apply@ohmcs.org with the following application materials attached: Cover Letter Resume Copy of Valid Teaching License Copy of AMI diploma Unofficial Transcripts 3 letters of recommendation Final candidates will be invited to interview in person with the OHMCS Executive Director. Final appointment to this position will be contingent upon completion of a criminal background check. Application Deadline : Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis upon receipt Oak Hill Montessori Community School (OHMCS) is an equal opportunity organization committed to diversity and equity. As such, OHMCS believes that each individual is entitled to equal opportunity without regard to sex, color, race, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal or state anti-discrimination laws. OHMCS?s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. Oak Hill Montessori Community School 4665 Hodgson Road | Shoreview, MN 55126