Join Our Team

Our team of educators work to foster social and emotional growth in a 100% outdoor, nature-immersed setting.  Opportunities to work with learners ages 3-18, emphasizing inquiry-based experiences and holistic development.

Application Process:

  • Send a letter of interest to peaceofearthva@gmail.com, outlining your background and teaching philosophy.

Ideal Candidate:

  • Supports daily activities aligned with child development principles.

  • Facilitates nature-immersed experiences (hiking, gardening, etc.).

  • Passionate about safety, positive growth, and cultural sensitivity.

Schedule:

  • 8:30 am - 3:30 pm, Tuesday to Thursday, September to May.

Responsibilities:

  • Model positive interactions and self-care.

  • Ensure physical needs of each child are met.

  • Supervise developmentally appropriate activities.

  • Maintain a safe learning environment.

  • Collaborate with program educators.

  • Observe and assess children daily for growth opportunities.

Qualifications:

  • College/advanced degree in education or related field preferred.

  • Prior experience with young children in educational or outdoor settings.

  • Successful completion of Federal Background Check.

Note:

  • Position involves 100% outdoor teaching in all weather.

  • Applicants should embrace teaching in various conditions.

Please apply only if you are comfortable with and enthusiastic about this unique outdoor teaching environment

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Persons from diverse racial or cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply. If you have a disability and require accommodation or assistance with our application process, please contact us so we can help.