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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
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