Work Opportunities at Heartseed Wildschool
We love to have nature-loving & heart-based humans join our growing and evolving nature school community!
If you are looking for an opportunity to gain skills and experience working with children and high quality mentor teachers in an outdoor nature-based setting, please reach out!
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Opportunities
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Nature School Intern (Volunteer)
Location: Louisville, CO
Schedule: Part-time, seasonal or semester-based
Compensation: Volunteer position (unpaid)
Heartseed welcomes Volunteer Interns who are interested in gaining hands-on experience in a nature-based elementary learning environment.
This role is designed for individuals who want to learn through observation, participation, and reflection in a real classroom setting.
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This role may be a good fit if you:
• Are curious about nature-based, experiential, or play-based education
• Enjoy working outdoors in all seasons
• Are thoughtful, observant, and eager to learn
• Are exploring education, child development, environmental education, therapy, or a related field
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Interns may support:
• Outdoor classroom activities and explorations
• Small group work and project support
• Daily routines and nature walks
• Classroom preparation and organization
• Observation and reflection alongside lead teachers
This is a volunteer learning role with mentorship and guidance provided. Interns gain exposure to nature-based pedagogy, classroom flow, and relationship-centered teaching.
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This position is ideal for people interested in the practice of wholistic and nature-based education (early elementary), gaining experience in the field of education with a highly qualified and licensed teacher, taking part in the up and coming movement of nature-based education and transforming schooling for our youth, and/or just experiencing first hand the joy, wonder, and many benefits of spending time with children in nature!
Interns and volunteers will join us for a full school day/s, Monday-Thursday from 9am-2pm. Interns/volunteers will meet us at our main location along Coal Creek trail in Louisville. You will have to pass a background check and be cleared to work with young children.
To inquire:
Please send a brief introduction and resume to heartseedwildschooling@gmail.com.
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Substitute Nature School Teacher
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Location: Louisville, CO
Schedule: As-needed, weekday daytime hours
Compensation: Hourly
Heartseed is seeking Substitute Teachers who feel comfortable supporting a nature-based classroom when a lead teacher is out.
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This role may be a good fit if you:
• Have experience working with children (education, camps, outdoor programs, childcare, etc.)
• Feel confident outdoors and adaptable to changing conditions
• Can hold clear, calm boundaries while remaining warm and supportive
• Are able to step into an established classroom rhythm
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Responsibilities include:
• Supporting the daily flow and routines of the class
• Supervising outdoor play and exploration
• Facilitating simple activities as needed
• Ensuring student safety and emotional well-being
To inquire:
Please email heartseedwildschooling@gmail.com with a short introduction and resume.
Prospective Nature School Teachers (Future Openings)
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Location: Louisville, CO
Schedule: Part-time (school-day hours)
Heartseed is always open to connecting with educators interested in nature-based and experiential learning, even when we do not have immediate openings.
This posting is for those who would like to be considered for future teaching roles.
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You may be a good fit if you:
• Enjoy working outdoors with children
• Are interested in experiential, play-based, or place-based education
• Value small class sizes and relationship-centered learning
• Are reflective, adaptable, and collaborative
• Are exploring alternative or site-based teaching pathways
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To reach out:
Please send a resume and brief letter of interest to heartseedwildschooling@gmail.com, sharing what draws you to nature-based education and Heartseed.
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Teacher Induction Program (Initial → Professional License)
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Location: Louisville, CO
Program Length: One academic year
Eligibility: Teachers holding a Colorado Initial License
Heartseed offers a one-year Teacher Induction Program for educators seeking to advance from a Colorado Initial License to a Professional License within a nature-based, experiential learning environment.
This induction program is designed for teachers who are interested in completing their induction requirements in a small, relationship-centered setting while remaining fully aligned with Colorado Department of Education expectations.
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The Heartseed Induction Program includes:
• A full academic year of teaching practice in a nature-based classroom or your current educational setting
• Ongoing mentoring and coaching from experienced educators
• Structured reflection and professional growth planning
• Support in documenting and completing all CDE induction requirements
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This program may be a good fit for teachers who:
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• Hold a Colorado Initial Teaching License
• Are teaching or planning to teach in a nature-based or experiential setting
• Value mentorship, reflection, and professional growth
• Are seeking an alternative induction environment aligned with their teaching context
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Completion of the Heartseed Induction Program supports eligibility for recommendation for a Colorado Professional Teaching License, pending successful fulfillment of all program and state requirements.
To inquire:
Please contact heartseedwildschooling@gmail.com with a brief introduction, current license information, and the grade level or endorsement area you are teaching in.
Teacher Preparation Program
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Location: Louisville, CO
Program Length: One academic year
Outcome: Eligibility for recommendation for a Colorado Initial Teaching License
Heartseed offers a Teacher Preparation Program (EPP) designed for individuals seeking an Initial Colorado Teaching License through a site-based, experiential pathway aligned with nature-based and relationship-centered education.
This program is intended for candidates who are teaching, or preparing to teach, in nature-based, experiential, or community-embedded learning environments and are seeking a licensure pathway that aligns with their instructional context while meeting all Colorado Department of Education requirements.
Candidates complete the program through a combination of asynchronous coursework, supervised clinical teaching practice, observation, mentoring, and reflection, all aligned to the Colorado Teacher Quality Standards.
Program Features:
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• A full academic year of supervised teaching practice in a nature-based or experiential classroom
• Placement may occur within a Heartseed classroom or in the candidate’s own approved teaching setting
• Asynchronous coursework aligned to state standards and program competencies
• Regular formal observations with written feedback
• Ongoing mentoring and professional reflection
• Structured seminars to support instructional growth and professional development
This program may be a good fit for individuals who:
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• Are seeking an Initial Colorado Teaching License
• Are interested in nature-based, experiential, or alternative educational settings
• Have experience working with children or youth and are ready to take on a teaching role
• Value mentorship, reflection, and applied learning
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Upon successful completion of all program requirements, candidates are eligible for recommendation for an Initial Colorado Teaching License, pending approval by the Colorado Department of Education.
To inquire:
Please contact heartseedwildschooling@gmail.com with a brief introduction, educational background, and a description of your current or intended teaching setting.