Bahamas homeschool teacher (or Couple) - Caribbean

Live on a remote island on the Exuma Islands, Bahamas. Covid safe! Family with 2 children looking for toddler/primary educator to assist with homeschooling. Experience and knowledge of Waldorf, Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Forest school or similar is essential. As such, you must be nature/outdoors oriented. Special consideration will be given to artists, musicians, performers, and avid gardeners, due to the parent’s professions. Candidate must be willing to collaborate with mother on lessons and routine as she will be completely involved in the process.

Open to hiring couples. The partner’s role may include groundskeeper, personal assistant, project management, bookkeeping, media, chef, caretaker, etc. We are an intrepid Water and Nature loving family who hopes to find persons who share the same ideals, passion, and drive. Ultimately looking for a multi year position. If you are challenged with drugs/alcohol do not apply.

Must provide your own food and provisions. We provide a separate waterfront cottage with utilities included. Island has private beaches, plenty of hiking, nearby uninhabited islands, beautiful coral reefs for diving and snorkeling. There are a couple bar/restaurant on the island and as well as a few convenience/grocery stores. Due to the intimate nature of the job, an extensive interview process and background checks will be conducted.

Schedule and routine will be in part child led. The changing natural environment will also decide what activities are accomplished. The candidate must be flexible in their approach to teaching. The world is our classroom and the teacher is a guide to exploring it. Keep children entertained though learning/playing and having fun.

Qualifications

Homesteader

Nature/animal lover

Artist/musician/performer

Water person

Adaptable

Grounded

Patient

Okay with getting hands dirty

Kind

Disciplined

Organized

Structured

Multitask

Collaborative

Team player

Healthy lifestyle

Physically fit

Approachable

Ability to live and work solo

Face to face communication (no texting or emails for day to day)

Respectful of boundaries

Good work ethic

Resilient

Independently motivated

Self starter

All weather person

CPR certified

Valid passport

Record keeping

-photo/video

Daily log/journal

Plan/execute/supervise

Grace and courtesy

Lesson plans for reading writing and arithmetic

Gardening

Nature walks

Ocean observation

Art projects

Sensory bins

Imaginary play

Reading books

Felt board stories

Story telling

Swimming supervision

Baking together

Make healthy snack together

Preparation of playroom/materials

STEM activities

Rhythm of day/week/month/year

Balance Structured activities as well as free play

Activities for Playgroups

Accompany playdates