Mission and Vision 

We envision an inclusive community where we celebrate our differences in safe, natural environments, and ignite a greater love and appreciation for ourselves, learning, and the world.

We reunite children with the natural world by creating mindful, interest-based outdoor experiences which spark engagement, development, awareness, and community through transformative experiential education. We intentionally link our students’ understanding of bio and social diversity, so they evolve into compassionate, self-actualized members of our local and global communities.

Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Worldmind School’s Long-Term Substitute Teacher is responsible for associative planning and implementation of a developmentally appropriate curriculum developed by Worldmind Nature Immersion School. The Long-Term Substitute Teacher is responsible for general supervision and management of a group of children. The teacher reports to the Head of School.

Qualifications:

The person selected for this position must:

• Be at least 21 years of age

• A four-year bachelor’s degree in one of the following:

• Psychology 

• Elementary Education 

• Environmental Education

• Special Education 

• Have experience in the field of environmental education

• Have experience with or knowledge of working with children with special needs

• Have experience or knowledge of working with children outdoors

• Have a non-remarkable background check

• Commit to ongoing professional development

• Must be able to lift at least 30 lbs

Responsibilities:

• Treat children, staff, and parents with dignity and respect

• Plan and prepare the learning environment, preparing a session planning sheet each week, and prepare needed materials and supplies through collaboration and contribution

• Provide appropriate supervision of all participants

• Perform general housekeeping tasks

• Attend staff orientation and all staff meetings

• Participate in the required 24 hours of professional development per school year

• Assist with or attend school sponsored events

• Demonstrate caring about children within and beyond the classroom

• Develop appropriate relationships with parents

• Communicate observation results to parents during parent meetings  

• Collaborate as a team player with other staff and administrators

• Help meet the needs of individual children with respect for their interests, special needs, talents, and individual style of learning

• Create developmentally appropriate lesson plans

• Meet all deadlines set by director

• Perform other support tasks when called upon to ensure smooth school operations

• Meet all applicable licensing regulations and accreditation standard

Job Type:

• 6 weeks February 5, 2024 through March 15, 2024 with the possibility of full-time or part-time employment after the 6 weeks. 

Job Location:

• Denver, CO

Benefits:

• Hourly $24-26 an hour

• This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about and get experience with the outdoor-based education model for twice-exceptional and neurodiverse students.

Apply

• Please send a resume at your earliest convenience to Megan Patterson at: worldmind@worldmindeducation.org.