{"id":59391,"date":"2026-06-25T14:05:36","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T21:05:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=59391"},"modified":"2026-06-25T14:05:36","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T21:05:36","slug":"job-lead-forest-preschool-teacher-kaleidoscope-forest-school-eastsound-wa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-lead-forest-preschool-teacher-kaleidoscope-forest-school-eastsound-wa\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Lead Forest Preschool Teacher,\u00a0Kaleidoscope Forest School (Eastsound, WA)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<header class=\"job-frame__header\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-sm-4 d-none d-md-block\">\n<div class=\"job-frame__action\"><a class=\"job-frame__saved-job gtag4-save-job\" href=\"https:\/\/www.conservationjobboard.com\/job-listing-lead-forest-preschool-teacher-eastsound-washington\/8712318802?utm_source=ongage&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=regular#\"><i class=\"far fa-bookmark\"><\/i> <span class=\"ml-1\">Save Job<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"job-frame__header__info\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"company\">Kaleidoscope Forest School<\/p>\n<p class=\"location\">Eastsound, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservationjobboard.com\/washington\">Washington<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"social-share\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"gtag-job-frame__wrapper\" class=\"job-frame__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"job-frame__content test_job_content\">\n<div class=\"job-frame__description\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"job-meta-label\">Job Type<\/td>\n<td class=\"job-meta-value\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservationjobboard.com\/job-type\/conservation-paid-jobs\">Permanent<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"job-meta-label\">Salary<\/td>\n<td class=\"job-meta-value\">$22 per hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"job-meta-label\">Benefits<\/td>\n<td class=\"job-meta-value\">Up to $25\/hour DOE. This opportunity includes health insurance, retirement benefits, paid professional development support, and provided housing (with rent to be paid by the employee)\u2014all in one of the most stunning places to live and work.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"job-meta-label\">Deadline<\/td>\n<td class=\"job-meta-value\">Aug 01, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"job-meta-label\">Min. Experience<\/td>\n<td class=\"job-meta-value\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservationjobboard.com\/experience\/entry\">0 &#8211; 1 year<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"job-frame__description_content\">\n<p>Are you passionate about nature-based education and creating transformative learning experiences for young children? The&nbsp;Forest School Lead Teacher&nbsp;at&nbsp;Kaleidoscope&nbsp;will&nbsp;co-lead our&nbsp;nature-based preschool&nbsp;classroom,&nbsp;immersing children in the beauty of Orcas Island while fostering a&nbsp;nurturing, inclusive, and responsive learning environment. This role is perfect for someone who thrives outdoors, embraces child-led learning, and is committed to sustainability, equity, and early childhood best practices.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Responsibilities<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Lead outdoor learning:<\/strong>&nbsp;Plan and&nbsp;facilitate&nbsp;<strong>daily nature-based activities<\/strong>, ensuring alignment with our&nbsp;<strong>Outdoor Nature-Based (ONB) curriculum<\/strong>&nbsp;and early childhood best practices (e.g., project-based&nbsp;and emergent curriculum).&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Embody our philosophy&nbsp;and Foundational Principles<\/strong>, including:&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nature immersion<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>flow learning<\/strong>&nbsp;(child\/interest-led, informed by nature).&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Inquiry-based teaching<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>documentation of emergent curriculum<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Place-based education<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>compassion scaffolding<\/strong>, and&nbsp;<strong>positive reinforcement<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><strong>A student-to-teacher ratio of 6:1,&nbsp;<\/strong>allowing&nbsp;opportunity&nbsp;for&nbsp;<strong>individual empowerment, group bonding, and&nbsp;authentic&nbsp;play<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Collaborate and communicate:<\/strong>&nbsp;Work closely with families, co-teachers, and specialists to&nbsp;maintain&nbsp;open communication and respect cultural diversity.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Document progress:<\/strong>&nbsp;Track children\u2019s development using&nbsp;<strong>Emergent Curriculum Observations (ECO)<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Teaching Strategies Gold (TSG)<\/strong>&nbsp;to inform future planning and ensure consistency in pedagogical implementation.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ensure safety and compliance:<\/strong>&nbsp;Maintain&nbsp;a&nbsp;<strong>safe, professional, and inclusive classroom culture<\/strong>&nbsp;while adhering to state and national early education regulations.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lead with joy:<\/strong>&nbsp;Bring your&nbsp;<strong>unique gifts, talents, and&nbsp;expertise<\/strong>&nbsp;to inspire both children and colleagues, while&nbsp;remaining&nbsp;rooted in our shared values of&nbsp;<strong>resiliency, teamwork, and nature-connectedness<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Ideal Candidate<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re&nbsp;looking for someone who:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Has&nbsp;<strong>experience in early childhood education or outdoor learning<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Thrives&nbsp;<strong>outdoors in&nbsp;all weather&nbsp;conditions.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Has strong&nbsp;<strong>behavior management skills&nbsp;<\/strong>employed&nbsp;through compassion scaffolding and co-regulation techniques.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Embraces&nbsp;<strong>child-led learning, collaboration, and continuous growth<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Values&nbsp;<strong>authentic&nbsp;play, moderate risk-taking, and sense of belonging for all<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Why This Role is Special<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This&nbsp;isn\u2019t&nbsp;just a job\u2014it\u2019s&nbsp;a&nbsp;<strong>chance to shape young minds in one of the most breathtaking places on Earth<\/strong>.&nbsp;You\u2019ll&nbsp;work in a&nbsp;<strong>supportive, team-oriented environment<\/strong>&nbsp;where your creativity and passion are valued. Plus,&nbsp;you\u2019ll&nbsp;enjoy:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>$22\u2013$25\/hour<\/strong>&nbsp;(opportunity to earn up to $25!).&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Health insurance, retirement benefits,&nbsp;and paid&nbsp;professional development<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Provided housing<\/strong>&nbsp;(with rent to be paid by the employee)\u2014so you can fully immerse yourself in the Orcas Island lifestyle.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Our Commitment to You<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We believe that&nbsp;great educators deserve support, respect, and opportunities to grow. This role is designed to give you the&nbsp;freedom to innovate, the tools to succeed, and the space to make a lasting impact&nbsp;on both children and the community.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ready to join us?<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>If&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;excited about this opportunity to&nbsp;teach, learn, and grow in nature\u2019s classroom,&nbsp;we\u2019d&nbsp;love to hear from you!&nbsp;Let\u2019s&nbsp;create something beautiful together.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Link:&nbsp;<\/strong><br class=\"SCXW84741721 BCX0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ourkaleidoscopekids.com\/forest-school\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kaleidoscope Forest School<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div class=\"job-frame__how-to-apply test_job_how_to_apply\"><strong><span class=\"job-frame__how-to-apply__button\"><span class=\"job-frame__how-to-apply__button__text\">How To Apply<\/span><\/span><\/strong>\n<div id=\"how-to-apply-content-276510\" class=\"job-frame__how-to-apply__content\">\n<p>Submit a cover letter, resume, and references to Alexandria at programs@orcaskaleidoscope.com. For more details, visit <a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW183944221 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ourkaleidoscopekids.com\/forest-school\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kaleidoscope Forest School<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"job-frame__how-to-apply__description\">When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<table class=\"job-frame__meta\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"job-frame__meta__label\" width=\"100\">Category<\/td>\n<td class=\"job-frame__meta__value\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservationjobboard.com\/category\/environmental-education-jobs\">Environmental Education <\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservationjobboard.com\/category\/forestry-jobs\">Forestry<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":11259,"featured_media":34097,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_s2mail":"yes"},"categories":[14,15,210],"tags":[4,242,901,292,32,33,7,13],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/59391"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11259"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=59391"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/59391\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":59460,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/59391\/revisions\/59460"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/34097"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=59391"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=59391"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=59391"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}