Contact Person: Abigail Matthiesen

Job Location:
Fenner Nature Preschool at Maple Grove
2020 E Mount Hope Ave
Lansing, MI 48910

Job Description:

The Maple Grove Co-Lead Teacher, reporting directly to the FNP Director, shares responsibility for the instruction, care, and guidance of students in collaboration with a co-lead partner. Together, the Co-Leads plan and implement curriculum using emergent, nature-based, and Reggio-inspired approaches, while supporting the physical, emotional, and developmental well-being of each child.

The Maple Grove program operates as a fully outdoor program, and Co-Lead Teachers are responsible for facilitating learning experiences entirely within the natural environment across all seasons. The ideal candidate demonstrates a strong personal connection to nature and a commitment to fostering that same connection in young children. As a member of the Fenner Nature Preschool teaching team, the Co-Lead Teacher values collaboration, engages in reflective practice, and contributes to a program culture grounded in curiosity, respect, and joy.

This is an exempt, full time (i.e., year-round) position requiring a minimum of 40 hours a week with personal time off (PTO), retirement, short-term disability, and health benefit options. The position offers additional paid breaks and holidays and offers a starting base salary of $40,000 annually.

Closing Date for Job:  08/01/2026