Holistic Floater Educator Full-time Grades Kindergarten - 5

About our School

Our holistic outdoor learning community serves children in between ECE and Middle School, and our Grades K–5 through nature-based, student-centered, and whole-child education. We integrate experiential science, social-emotional learning, creative exploration, and movement into daily learning—meeting children where they are and honoring their natural curiosity.

Position Overview

This position is very unique and a blend between support for our E.D/Administration and also support for our Lead teachers and team. Our floater position is a full-time, adaptable educator who supports multiple classrooms and age groups (to cover planning time or teacher absences) but also co-creates with our Director's office, supporting to work on project based tasks, supporting school tours and covering the office as needed for teacher support.

Because we are well staffed and this is to give extra support due to high enrollment demand for the 26-27 SY, we are looking to hire on early so we are feeling grounded and balanced.

Creative projects may include supporting helping to set-up for our artisan market, or classes/students; however, the majority of your time is spent supporting our children (approximately a 80/20 or 90/10 schedule between the classroom and the office).

This role is ideal for a multi-faceted educator who thrives in dynamic and very positive environments, enjoys working outdoors, and has a passion for science, inquiry-based learning, and alternative education models.

We have horses on site, and gardens, and it would be great if you could see yourself falling in love with our 5.5-acre campus setting, and can't wait to offer learning in our creative and holistic spaces.

Our Floaters play a very VERY vital role in maintaining continuity, support, and enrichment across the school day, and we love and appreciate them so much —stepping in where needed while building meaningful relationships with students, staff and parents, and being part of a strong sisterhood, that lifts each other up and co-creates in positivity and with highest intent, integrity, and honesty, is at the core.

We are a very unique organization, and unique blend of multi-cultural (world-educated) mentors. Please ONLY apply if you live a green/healthy/conscious lifestyle, understand the need to stay on top of healthy protocols for longevity, and are a deeply connected and feeling individual. We do not have the capacity to educate you about why organic / local food is valuable, why we grow what we eat (veggies/herbs), and why we practice healthy modules every day to stay ahead of toxic exposure. Your energy and attitude is what affects every being around you, so we also only hire individuals who can display love, compassion, and are well-balanced in their daily lives.

Key Responsibilities

Student Support & Instruction

• Support lead teachers across K–5 classrooms as needed
• Facilitate small-group and whole-group learning experiences
• Lead hands-on, outdoor, and experiential science/other activities (Lead teachers will lesson plan for you)
• Support project-based, inquiry-driven, and alternative learning approaches
• Foster emotional regulation, social skills, and collaborative play

Outdoor & Holistic Learning

• Assist in outdoor classroom activities, nature walks/play, and field-based learning
• Model respect for nature, stewardship, and environmental awareness
• Integrate movement, mindfulness, and sensory-based learning into the day
• Support children with diverse learning styles

Classroom, Office & Community Support

• Maintain a calm, nurturing, and organized learning environment
• Assist with transitions, routines, and daily flow
• Communicate respectfully and collaboratively with teachers, staff and parents (especially at drop off or pick up)
• Uphold school values around inclusivity, compassion, and child-led learning
• Support the office with projects such as market days (monthly), events (monthly potlucks for parents/teachers) and other office duties (and no, you will not be answering phones--this will be a position that requires to co-create with our ED)
• At end-of-day, will close the office/schoolhouse, and make sure all children are signed out properly via our software.

Qualifications & Skills

• 1 year Experience working with children ages 5–11 in a formal class/school setting
• Strong interest or background in either science, nature-based learning, or environmental education, OR a skill based love for art/ELA, creative enrichment
• Familiarity with or openness to alternative education models (Montessori, Waldorf-inspired, Reggio Emilia, Forest school, etc.)
• Ability to adapt quickly and work across multiple age groups, often times with very little notice (jump in where needed, however, we do have a formal schedule and we usually are able to predict our needs well)
• Strong emotional intelligence, patience, and presence
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions (hot summers in TX, we have shaded areas but you'll be outdoors with children; this is not a fit if you need A/C year-round)

Preferred (but not required)

• Teaching, education, or child development background
• Bilingual Spanish would be wonderful
• Outdoor education, environmental science, or STEAM experience
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain if not currently licensed)
• Experience with social-emotional learning practices

What We Offer

• Full-time, consistent schedule 40 hrs/week between 9:30-5:30pm
• Supportive, mission-driven school community
• Opportunities for growth in holistic and alternative education
• Meaningful work nurturing the whole child—mind, body, and spirit
• Chiropractic care on site weekly (starts immediately)
• Full Dependent credit for a child ages K-8 (starts immediately)
• Full food stipend (2 snacks/full lunch daily, starts immediately)
• Seven paid weeks/annually plus PTO (after 3 months of service) - we follow AISD for closures for the most part
• Very supportive Team + Teacher Training included.
• VERY positive work-environment. Please only apply if you are feeling empowered to co-create within this environment.