About Us

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The Treehouse is a nonprofit, Waldorf-inspired program for children 6 weeks to 6 years, serving families since 2010. We steward a 1/3 acre forest garden where children learn outside in all weather for up to 6½ hours a day. Our focus is curiosity, security, beauty, and wonder, engaging the head, heart, and hands of every child.

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The Role

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Depending on your education and experience, you will sub in one, two, or all three of our classrooms. Shifts are on call or pre-scheduled. We need infant lead subs most, and we would love for you to join our Substitute Collective.

 

Pay: $21 to $24/hr, based on experience and education.

 

Certifications (can be completed after hire)

• Pediatric CPR and First Aid

• Oregon Food Handlers Card

• Enrollment in the Background Registry

• Intro to Child Care Health and Safety (ICCHS)

• Safe Sleep Training

• Foundations for Learning

• Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect

• RIE infant training (infant classroom only, can be completed after hire)

 

Infant lead subs must be “Teacher Qualified” through the Early Learning Division.

Physical Requirements

• Lift and carry children and equipment (up to 40 lbs)

• Move safely over uneven terrain

• Respond quickly to sounds and spot dangerous situations

• Work outside in all weather for up to 8 hours, including 90+ degree days. We close for snow days.

• Exposure to common childhood illnesses is part of the job. Please consider whether this is the right fit if you are sensitive to heat or cold, or have a compromised immune system.

 

To Apply

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Email the following to treehouseteachersydney@gmail.com with the position you are applying for in the subject line:

• Resume

• Names, emails, and job titles of three work or teaching references

• Cover letter answering:

• How has your experience prepared you for this role?

• We follow Waldorf philosophy and an emergent curriculum. How would your approach combine with ours?

• What is your experience with or awareness of Forest School and outdoor education?

• How could your interests and skills enrich our program?

• Infant applicants only: What is your knowledge and experience of RIE? What makes an ideal infant teacher, including the joys and the difficulties?

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Qualified applicants will complete a working interview. Incomplete applications will be dismissed. Please review our website before applying, and do not call the school to follow up, as we do not have a receptionist.