EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Wauhatchie Forest School is now hiring for the 2025-26 school year.
Forest preschool teacher
Wauhatchie Forest School is seeking part time employees for our half-day, M-F nature immersion program for the 2025-26 school year. We seek nature loving educators who are intentional and reflective in their work with children and who are looking to grow professionally through mentorship and teamwork within a supportive community of outdoor practitioners. The ideal candidate is dedicated to expanding access to early learning, child-directed and play-based learning, and the great outdoors. The Forest Preschool Teacher will work with a co-teacher to create an optimal learning environment for the students and will spend the entire class session in the outdoors in all weather, including hiking and moderate physical challenges. Employment is 10 months, from August to May with summer camp employment available in June and July.
Forest School K-5 Teacher
Wauhatchie Forest School is seeking nature loving teachers and educators who are intentional and reflective in their work with children and who are looking to grow professionally through mentorship and teamwork within a supportive community of outdoor practitioners. The Forest K-5 Teacher will foster and facilitate the intellectual and social development of the children in an outdoor environment. Teaching an elementary class in the forest includes observing and assessing class interests, planning and implementing lessons that expand on current interests, and creatively documenting class lessons to showcase the progress of the students. The Lead Teacher is responsible for delivering all grade level academic content in relevant, engaging ways to meet all Tennessee State Education Standards. Teachers will be supported by a paraprofessional will spend extended periods of time outdoors in all weather, including hiking and moderate physical challenges. We’re currently looking to hire a lead 4th grade teacher and a lead 5th grade teacher for the 2025-26 school year.
FOREST SCHOOL PRACTITIONER INTERN
Site: Based at Reflection Riding; possible days at our satellite sites, Audubon Acres and Soddy Daisy
Position Overview: We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Forest School Practitioner Intern who will play an integral role in our organization. This role offers an opportunity to develop and apply skills in environmental education, outdoor education, early childhood education, and more. Interns will assist and lead group activities, guide students in their outdoor classrooms, have the chance to work with children ages 3-11, and gain real-world experience in guiding students as they engage in inquiry-based, hands-on learning experiences each day. Interns must currently enrolled in a 2 or 4-year institution or have recently graduated.
Click here to read the full job description. To apply, please email your resume, cover letter, and three references to office@wauhatchie.org.
Substitute Forest School Teacher
Site: Possible positions at all three sites: Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center, Audubon Acres, and Soddy Daisy
Position Overview: Substitute Forest School Teacher responsibilities include observing and assessing class interests, occasionally planning and implementing lessons and activities that expand on children’s current interests. The substitute teacher will work with co-teacher to create an optimal learning environment for the students. All classes are conducted outside and the substitute teacher should be prepared to teach in various weather conditions.
To apply, please email your resume and a brief statement of interest to substitute@wauhatchie.org