Lower School Naturalist - Leave Coverage

Job Details: Job Location: Bentonville - Bentonville, AR, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Thaden School is now seeking a part-time Lower School Naturalist parental leave substitute teacher. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Master Naturalist who has deep experience working with groups of students.

Role and Responsibilities 

Add details to substitute plans left by the Naturalist Teacher and lead classes for Grades K-4.
Collaborate with other specialist teachers, grade level teams, and the Curriculum Specialist to ensure high-quality Naturalist instruction.
Attend in-service days and faculty meetings as requested by the Head of Lower School.
Perform duties outside the classroom during set hours (e.g. recess, class coverage, reception desk, carpool and/or lunch duties).
Maintain Lower School raised garden beds. 
Maintain clear pathways and monitor nature playscape for safety concerns in inclement weather.
Support grounds team in weeding, watering, pruning, and planting as seasonally appropriate.
Qualifications: Skills, Qualifications, and Attributes

Experience partnering with other educators to create interdisciplinary learning experiences for students.
Ability to think broadly and creatively about student-centered learning.
Commitment to providing detailed feedback on student work in a timely manner.
Excellent verbal and written skills.
Bachelor’s degree in education or a Science field. Master Naturalist certification preferred.

Physical Requirements

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Frequently required to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods.
Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. 
Ability to lift, push, or pull heavy objects, sometimes exceeding 50 lbs.
Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions, including heat, humidity, windy conditions,          cold, snow, and ice.
Occasionally required to bend, twist, or climb. 
Moderate concentration/intensity, which includes prolonged mental effort with limited opportunity for breaks. 
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.