Kindergarden Facilitator – Early Years Ecology Presenter

Kindergarden Facilitator (Early Years Ecology Educator), 3 days a week. 

Never before has it been more important for children and their parents to care for the
natural world and understand the wonderous processes that sustain us. In the face of a climate
crisis, Studio Cultivate nurtures the next generation of nature lovers. Be part of this
essential change.

Kindergarden is our exciting Early Years Foundation Stage ecology education programme, packed
full of play, storytelling, garden growing and creativity. Every week our Kindergarden
programme engages with over 1000 children and we have established long-standing partnerships
with many schools and nurseries. Pupils, parents and schools have received Kindegarden with
great enthusiasm since its creation in 2015 and we are excited to be growing further across
London and the south-east of England.

We are looking to recruit a dynamic new team member to present our Kindergarden workshops and
contribute to the programme’s growth and ethos. We welcome applications from individuals of all
backgrounds; educational, gender and ethnicity.

Kindergarden Facilitators visit nursery schools on a weekly basis, presenting the Kindergarden
programme to small groups of up to 8 Early Years pupils. Our workshops are designed for
children between the ages of 3-5, but we also regularly work with younger children.
Kindergarden Facilitators use our detailed workshop plans and vibrant resources to
incrementally present and build layers of pupils’ ecological understanding through storytelling
and a range of exciting practical activities. Facilitators help pupils enhance and take
ownership of their school’s outdoor spaces through the creation of both edible and
wildlife-friendly gardens. Kindergarden Facilitators use these spaces (alongside vibrant
Kindergarden workshop resources) to convey many of nature’s remarkable processes.

What we offer Kindegarden Facilitators

• An initial 2 week paid training, mentoring and support period, followed by continuous
  professional development opportunities.
• We offer £25K pro rata in the first year with potential to rise in year two. Contracts
  include holiday, sick pay and pension contributions.
• Access to a dynamic and passionate team of creative fellow Facilitators
• Cycling equipment and training if required.
• Opportunities for festival appearances.

Candidates must:

• Have an energetic and engaging manner.
• Have excellent presentational skills.
• Have a vibrant imagination.
• Be excited by working outdoors (in all weathers).
• Be excited by working with young children (2-4yrs).
• Have a passion for the natural world.
• Be independently minded with the ability to work autonomously.
• And share our commitment to low/ zero environmental operational impact

Candidates ideally will…

• Have some experience working with plants
• Have some experience working with young children
• Have an up-to-date DBS check

Role details:

This role involves three teaching days per week. Days to be confirmed. The successful candidate
will visit up to 3 schools per day, covering the London areas of Deptford, Nunhead, Eltham, Blackheath, Plumstead,
Bexley Heath and Welling. Travel between schools is paid for by Studio Cultivate.

The role may expand by an additional day depending on the post holder’s performance and may
include the opportunity to assist at events and festivals.

Interested in becoming a Kindegarden Facilitator? Please send CV, covering letter (with
references) to Francis Smith (Founder) –

[email protected]

Dates of Application:

Please let us know in your application whether you are unable to attend any of these dates, as
we may be able to offer some flexibility depending on the strength of the candidate’s
application.

Application Deadline: 15th April 2024

Interview Round 1: 17th April 2024

Interview Round 2 (for successful applicants from Round 1): 18th April 2024

Candidate Selection: 19th April 2024

Training Commences: 29th April-10th May 2024 (6 days in total)

Role Begins: w/c 13th May 2024