Early Childhood Summer Program Instructor

Summer in the Tetons is an incredible time to explore the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. At Teton Science Schools, we connect people, place, and nature through education—and we are seeking passionate instructors to do this work with our youngest learners.

Early Childhood Summer Program Instructors play a lead role in Mountain Academy’s Reggio Emilia–inspired, nature-based summer programs for children ages 3–5 in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Our programs foster curiosity, critical thinking, and social-emotional growth through outdoor exploration, play, and adventure.

Instructors are responsible for leading curriculum development and daily learning experiences using experiential, place-based education. Working almost entirely outdoors, instructors follow children’s interests and curiosities to guide emergent learning. This role works closely with the Early Childhood Assistant Director and Summer Program Assistant to ensure engaging, high-quality programming each week.

This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in early childhood education, explore the natural world, and contribute to a collaborative, reflective teaching team.

• Lead the development and implementation of curriculum in collaboration with co-teachers, the Program Assistant, and the Assistant Director
• Design and set up engaging outdoor learning environments and provocations daily
• Create daily documentation that reflects children’s learning and is shared with families
• Lead children on program journeys around Jackson multiple times each week
• Serve as a primary point of contact for families regarding classroom experiences, communicating with professionalism, empathy, and clarity
• Support children’s social-emotional development and behavior through developmentally appropriate guidance
• Foster a fun, safe, and meaningful learning environment