CURRENT CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
FARM & FOREST SCHOOL LEAD GUIDE/TEACHER: KINDERGARTEN —
SALARY, FULL-TIME POSITION 2025-26
Bloomsbury Farm School is looking for a creative, energetic, joyful, and knowledgeable person to join our School House education team. If empowering children to learn and create through immersive outdoor experiences in the forests and farm lands of Bloomsbury Farm, please contact us with your resume.
Minimum requirements:
Previous Elementary school teaching experience, (leadership experience preferred).
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field
Certification: Valid TN Teaching License (Elementary Education) and/or alternative certification (ex: Montessori, Reggio, Waldorf)
Dedicated to expanding access to early learning, child-directed and play-based learning, and the outdoors.
Strong understanding of child development, instructional best practices, emergent education practices, and classroom management.
Current CPR/First Aid Certification
Comfortable standing, crouching, walking long distances, and teaching outside in all weather conditions
Must be able to lift 50 lbs
Love of nature and comfort in an immersive nature classroom
Willing and confident to teach across multiple grade levels, ages 5-12
Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
Two week on site training as camp staff July 2025.
Preferred/Bonus Experience:
Experience as an outdoor/environmental/agricultural educator
Strong understanding of basic ecology
Knowledge of native Tennessee flora and fauna
Experience in curriculum writing/program development
Musical/artistic/otherwise
Key Responsibilities:
Instruction & Curriculum Development:
Develop and implement engaging lesson plans aligned with state and school curriculum standards within the framework of outdoor learning.
Differentiate instruction to support diverse learning styles and abilities.
Address and meet the unique learning needs of students and partner with families for student success.
Assess student progress using formative and summative assessments, form and informal observations and adjusting instruction as needed.
Classroom & Behavior Management:
Establish and maintain a structured, inclusive, and positive classroom environment.
Implement classroom management strategies that promote respect, responsibility, and engagement.
Foster a culture of collaboration, critical thinking, and lifelong learning.
Leadership & Collaboration:
Serve as a mentor and collaborator with fellow teachers and contribute to professional development initiatives.
Collaborate with colleagues, administration, and support staff to enhance student success.
Participate in school-wide initiatives, parent-teacher conferences, work days, school events.
Maintain open communication with parents/guardians to support student learning and development through our school database and communication app.
Student Support & Engagement:
Build strong relationships with students to support their academic, social, and emotional growth.
Address diverse learning needs through interventions, accommodations, and enrichment activities.
Professional Expectations:
Attendance at all planned school events, weekdays and weekends
Attendance at all staff meetings and Professional Development Days
Demonstrate loyalty and commitment to Bloomsbury Farm School and all staff members as a positive team player
Willingness to be observed periodically by teacher trainees and other professionals
Promptness and consistency in schedule of Monday thru Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm, August thru May
Independent Lead guide for Kindergarten class, 8 students, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Teaching outside in all seasons and guiding your students to learn safely in their encounters with the elements and the natural world
Creating and implementing structured lesson plans for your students Tue-Thurs by observing student interests, abilities, and seasonal opportunities to engage with and allow nature to be the teacher. You will have access to a large library of books, learning resources, and curricula to guide your class's journey.
Planning and implementing lessons alongside fellow teachers for the younger students in our full day Monday/Friday enrichment classes, as well as cooperative learning in science, social studies, and other enrichment subjects.
Keeping your class's materials and spaces well organized and stewarded
Daily communication with parents/families about their child's progress and success
Benefits Include
Monthly health stipend
Considerable creativity and freedom to explore interest based topics with your students.
Access to organic produce year around
Paid planning time within your 40 hours, 4 paid sick days
Paid time off for the following holidays: Labor Day, Fall Break, Winter Break, Spring Break, MLK Day, Professional Development Days
Competitive Salary
Opportunity to participate in Bloomsbury Camp June-July
CURRENT CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
FARM & FOREST SCHOOL LEAD GUIDE/TEACHER: 4th — 5th grade
SALARY, FULL-TIME POSITION 2025-26
Bloomsbury Farm School is looking for a creative, energetic, joyful, and knowledgeable person to join our School House education team. If empowering children to learn and create through immersive outdoor experiences in the forests and farm lands of Bloomsbury Farm, please contact us with your resume.
Minimum requirements:
Previous Elementary/Middle school teaching experience, (leadership experience preferred).
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field
Certification: Valid TN Teaching License (Elementary Education) and/or alternative certification (ex: Montessori, Reggio, Waldorf)
Dedicated to expanding access to learning, child-directed, emergent curriculum.
Experience in differentiation strategies and project based learning.
Strong understanding of child development, instructional best practices, emergent education practices, and classroom management.
Current CPR/First Aid Certification
Comfortable standing, crouching, walking long distances, and teaching outside in all weather conditions
Must be able to lift 50 lbs
Love of nature and comfort in an immersive nature classroom
Willing and confident to teach across multiple grade levels, ages 5-12
Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
Two week on site training as camp staff July 2025.
Preferred/Bonus Experience:
Experience as an outdoor/environmental/agricultural educator
Strong understanding of basic ecology
Knowledge of native Tennessee flora and fauna
Experience in curriculum writing/program development
Musical/artistic/otherwise
Key Responsibilities:
Instruction & Curriculum Development:
Develop and implement engaging lesson plans aligned with state and school curriculum standards within the framework of outdoor learning.
Differentiate instruction to support diverse learning styles and abilities.
Address and meet the unique learning needs of students and partner with families for student success.
Assess student progress using formative and summative assessments, form and informal observations and adjusting instruction as needed.
Classroom & Behavior Management:
Establish and maintain a structured, inclusive, and positive classroom environment.
Implement classroom management strategies that promote respect, responsibility, and engagement.
Foster a culture of collaboration, critical thinking, and lifelong learning.
Leadership & Collaboration:
Serve as a mentor and collaborator with fellow teachers and contribute to professional development initiatives.
Collaborate with colleagues, administration, and support staff to enhance student success.
Participate in school-wide initiatives, parent-teacher conferences, work days, school events.
Maintain open communication with parents/guardians to support student learning and development through our school database and communication app.
Student Support & Engagement:
Build strong relationships with students to support their academic, social, and emotional growth.
Address diverse learning needs through interventions, accommodations, and enrichment activities.
Professional Expectations:
Attendance at all planned school events, weekdays and weekends
Attendance at all staff meetings and Professional Development Days
Demonstrate loyalty and commitment to Bloomsbury Farm School and all staff members as a positive team player
Willingness to be observed periodically by teacher trainees and other professionals
Promptness and consistency in schedule of Monday thru Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm, August thru May
Independent Lead guide for grades 4-5th, 8 students, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Teaching outside in all seasons and guiding your students to learn safely in their encounters with the elements and the natural world
Creating and implementing structured lesson plans for your students Tue-Thurs by observing student interests, abilities, and seasonal opportunities to engage with and allow nature to be the teacher. You will have access to a large library of books, learning resources, and curricula to guide your class's journey.
Planning and implementing lessons alongside fellow teachers for the younger students in our full day Monday/Friday enrichment classes, as well as cooperative learning in science, social studies, and other enrichment subjects.
Keeping your class's materials and spaces well organized and stewarded
Daily communication with parents/families about their child's progress and success
Benefits Include
Monthly health stipend
Considerable creativity and freedom to explore interest based topics with your students.
Access to organic produce year around
Paid planning time within your 40 hours, 4 paid sick days
Paid time off for the following holidays: Labor Day, Fall Break, Winter Break, Spring Break, MLK Day, Professional Development Days
Competitive Salary
Opportunity to participate in Bloomsbury Camp June-July
SUMMER CAMP TEACHER — Seasonal position/june-july
Bloomsbury Farm is looking for a creative, energetic, joyful, and knowledgeable person to join our camp team and guide explorers ages 5-12! If empowering children to learn and create through immersive outdoor experiences in the forests and farm lands of Bloomsbury Farm sounds like a dream (and it is), please contact us with your resume.
Minimum requirements:
Working with children is your passion
Summer Camp counseling experience and/or teaching experience
CPR/First Aid Certification
Must pass background check
Must be comfortable standing, crouching, walking long distances, and teaching outside in the elements
Must be able to lift 50 lbs
Must be comfortable interacting with farm animals, bugs, nature
Willing to be silly and engaging with campers
Interested and willing to be outdoors and in all weather with a positive attitude
Must be 18 or older
Preferred/Bonus Experience:
Experience as an outdoor/environmental/agricultural educator
Experience with outdoor adventure skills
Musical/artistic/otherwise creative talent
The responsibilities of this role include:
M-F work schedule 8:30am-3:30pm
Teaching outside in all seasons and guiding campers to learn safely in their encounters with the elements and the natural world
Engaging with other staff and students in a friendly and communicative manner. We are a team, and we care for each other and the children best as a team
Planning and implementing fun camp activities
Dressing appropriately for the weather (it gets warm!) and we try to be outside as much as possible
Communicating with parents/families about their experience at camp
Have a blast! Show up ready to laugh, play, and explore
Benefits Include
Considerable creativity and freedom to explore topics with summer campers.
Access to organic produce.
A positive work environment with beautiful scenery.
$18/hr
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