Lead Core Elementary Teacher (Ages 9-10)

Lead Core Elementary Teacher (Ages 9–10)

Spring 2026 | Roots & Wings Village

Roots & Wings Village is seeking a Lead Core Elementary Teacher to support a consistent cohort of children ages 9–10 in our Spring 2026 program. This role is well suited for an experienced, emotionally attuned educator who values nature-based learning, relational teaching, and community-centered education.

Our days are rooted in storytelling, circle, hiking, free play, and creative expression, all held within a strong social-emotional and relational container.

Position Details

• Session Dates: March 2 – June 22, 2026 (16 weeks; no class Memorial Day)
• Schedule: Mondays & Wednesdays, 9:15am–3:15pm
• Compensation: $25/hour
• Approximately 132 total hours
• Total session pay: $3,600
• Employment Type: 1099 Independent Contractor

Role Overview

The Lead Teacher supervises, guides, and mentors a small group of children with the intention of supporting their relationship to self, others, and the natural world. The teacher holds the daily rhythm of the program while responding flexibly to the emotional, social, and developmental needs of the group.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate daily programming including:
• Morning circle, storytelling, snack, and discussion
• Nature hikes, sit spots, journaling, and forest free play
• Lunch transitions and outdoor play
• Experiential, reflective art workshops
• Support social-emotional development and healthy peer dynamics
• Guide children through conflict using Roots & Wings frameworks (attunement, consent, repair, peace table)
• Plan and document weekly lessons and parent communication
• Maintain safety, supervision, and accurate headcounts during transitions and hikes
• Participate in monthly teacher meetings and collaborate with Directors as needed
• Maintain current CPR & First Aid certification (reimbursement provided)

Community Membership Participation

As part of our village-based model, Teachers actively support the Roots & Wings community ecosystem.

• Participate in one community gathering per month , either:
• Friday Village Commons (1–4pm), or
• Sunday Sacred Community Gathering (3–6pm)
• Offer a ~1 hour relational community offering , such as art, movement, mindfulness, or a nature-based experience
• Support relational flow, orientation of families, free play, conflict navigation, and community clean-up

Who This Role Is For

This role is likely a strong fit if you:

• Feel steady and grounded in dynamic, outdoor, and group-based environments
• Are comfortable supporting children through big emotions, social challenges, and repair
• Can notice your own internal responses and return to regulation when situations feel charged
• Value relationship, presence, and emotional awareness as foundations for learning
• Appreciate structure while remaining flexible and responsive to child-led exploration
• Enjoy being part of a collaborative, reflective, village-style community

Who This Role May Not Be For

This role may not be the best fit if you:

• Prefer highly scripted curriculum or tightly controlled classroom environments
• Feel overwhelmed by emotional expression, conflict, or fluid group dynamics
• Expect children to consistently self-regulate without adult co-regulation
• Are seeking a role with minimal collaboration or community involvement
• Feel uncomfortable engaging in reflective feedback or examining personal triggers
• Prefer clear separation between teaching work and broader community life

Qualifications

• Experience working with elementary-aged children
• Comfort facilitating outdoor programming in varied weather
• Strong communication, organization, and reflective capacity
• Alignment with Roots & Wings values of attunement, consent, and relationship-centered education

To Apply

Please send a brief introduction and relevant experience to:
[email protected]

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Work Location: In person