Interviewing this early August on site.
About Us
The Owl’s Nest is a holistic, nature-based learning community rooted in connection, to ourselves, each other, and the land. Located on a beautiful 75-acre rural property in Harriston, Ontario, we serve children from preschool through Grade 8 through a deeply intentional curriculum that is a play-rich, multi-age learning model that honours curiosity, creativity, and care.
We are expanding! For the 2025–2026 school year, we are seeking aligned, passionate, and grounded educators to join our growing team across multiple age groups.
We’re Hiring for the Following Roles:
Kindergarten to Grade 1 Lead Teacher (3 or 5 days)
Grade 2 to 4 Lead Teacher (3 or 5 days)
Each role blends academic foundations with holistic approaches: literacy, numeracy, math, outdoor education, storytelling, arts, and community-based learning. Multi-age learning, land connection, and child-led inquiry are at the heart of all programs.
Who You Are
You are a reflective, creative educator who sees children as whole people. You believe in a different kind of schooling: one rooted in joy, connection, and deep respect for the land and each other.
You are also:
- Experienced working with children in a school, forest school, or early learning setting
- Familiar with (or excited to learn) nature-based, play-based, Reggio-inspired, and inquiry-driven approaches
- Skilled in observation and documentation of learning
- Comfortable planning foundational literacy and numeracy in developmentally appropriate ways
- Are knowledgeable in or excited to learn about the Science of Reading and holistic math strategies
- Passionate about working collaboratively in a small team of aligned, creative educators
- Grounded, self-directed, and able to adapt with care and flexibility
- Comfortable learning and teaching outdoors year-round
Assets:
- OCT, RECE, Forest School Practitioner, or Waldorf/Montessori certification
- Experience with multi-age groups or alternative education
- Knowledge of developmentally appropriate-informed practice and/or neurodivergent-affirming education
- Artistic, musical, storytelling, or handwork-based gifts
- Local to the area
- Experience with UFLI
Position Details
- Start Date: September 2nd 2025 with opportunities for learning sooner
- Location: Harriston, Ontario
- Schedule: Full-time and part-time options depending on the role
- Compensation:
- $40,000–$65,000 for full time teaching roles (K–8), commensurate with experience
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract
Pay: $40,000.00-$65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site childcare
- RRSP match
- Store discount
- Tuition reimbursement
Licence/Certification:
- OCT/RECE/ Montessori Certificate (preferred)
Location:
- Harriston, ON (preferred)
Work Location: In person