We are a group of (3-5) like minded families with 5-6 young people in Penngrove/Cotati who met in a Montessori Preschool environment, appreciate Waldorf education and live in three locations 2 miles apart.

We anticipate our children's elementary schools will be distance learning through most-all of the fall. Our children have been home with their families since March and are anxious to learn, play and be social in a safe environment.

We are currently looking to maximize the wonderful aspects of our unique environment to more proactively address our children’s needs in a small group setting with a teacher or caregiver with a daily rhythm to be built together to help accommodate school requirements and care needs for the working families.

The children range in age from 4 to 6

About the host location
The home at which we would primarily host is located on Sonoma Mountain, has a large room (45x30) with tables, large easel, ample outdoor space (20 acres) including a flat, large flat/private driveway, garden and field.

Daily Rhythm
All families value outdoor play, movement; gardening and exploration as well as science, music, art and story. We are each currently learning about school requirements and some kids might need help getting their iPad/headsets set up for Zoom meetings with their class or teachers. Otherwise Initial engagement would ideally vary activities to be a good combination of outdoor time and play, beginning with a morning kickoff/circle and movement; snack, outdoor time, lunch, and an afternoon activity before closing the day.

Experience
Someone with several years experience teaching preschool through lower elementary who has created curriculum and daily rhythm for children of varied ages in the past. Ability to help facilitate outdoor activities and teaching as part of the day- perhaps with Forest School, gardening education or Summer camp program experience would be a plus. We are open to hearing about other experiences and skill sets that help make this person a good fit.

Timing

Schools do not currently have a timeline, initial commitment would ideally be mid August into October with re-evaluation at that time. We'd love to find a teacher who could commit to 3-4 days/week approx 6 hours/day.

Hours/Pay--tbd, commensurate with experience