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Of Nature Lovers
If You're Passionate About Nature, You’ll Love Inspiring Young Minds Outdoors!

Preschool & More | Serving Richmond & Lexington, KY

A Unique Work Environment Connecting You With Nature

Experience a one-of-a-kind work environment where you connect with nature daily. You and your colleagues foster creativity, passion, and a deep appreciation for the natural world in your students, creating memorable experiences for both the staff and kiddos you teach.
A Unique Work Environment Connecting You With Nature
A Loving, Supportive Team That Feels Like Family

A Loving, Supportive Team That Feels Like Family

As a family-owned and operated business, onsite directors warmly welcome you into our close-knit community. Together with your colleagues, you’ll uplift, celebrate, and nurture each other through the joys and challenges of teaching and life.

Shape Future Learners With An Impact-Driven Career

Let your talents shine in a nurturing environment where you profoundly impact your students’ lives. Experience the rewards of warm hugs, personalized artwork, and the small victories your students give you each day while you reap the benefits of working outdoors most of the day.
Shape Future Learners With An Impact-Driven Career

We Partner With Families To Create Positive, Nature-Based Learning Experiences for Young Children While Fostering an Environmental Ethic & Independence in a Safe, Transparent Setting.

Flexible Schedules For A Work-Life Balance

Flexible Schedules for a Work-Life Balance

Enjoy a work-life balance tailored to your needs with a flexible schedule that accommodates personal commitments and preferences. With flexibility comes more family time, the ability to pursue personal interests, increased productivity, reduced stress, and improved overall well-being.

College Reimbursement & Retirement Savings

At our Richmond location, you enjoy the perks of college reimbursement and retirement savings. Invest in your future with support for further education while securing financial stability for retirement. Take advantage of these benefits and build a rewarding, lifelong career.
College Reimbursement & Retirement Savings

Hear What Our Staff Have To Say...

"I was welcomed with open arms by a team that feels more like a family..."
"I was welcomed with open arms by a team that feels more like a family..."
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Working at the nature school has been an incredibly fulfilling experience. From the moment I joined, I was welcomed with open arms by a team that feels more like a family. The camaraderie and support among staff members are truly unparalleled. Every day, I am inspired by the dedication and passion of my colleagues, who are not only experts in their fields but also genuinely care about the well-being and education of our students. One of the things I love most about my job is the sense of purpose and connection to nature it provides. I am grateful for the opportunity to work with such a talented and compassionate group of people, and I look forward to many more years of growth and success together.

- Paige Burns

"I not only feel safe and comfortable in, but loved and appreciated in as well..."
"I not only feel safe and comfortable in, but loved and appreciated in as well..."
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I absolutely LOVE working at The Nature Schools! I feel like I truly have a purpose while working here and like I’m making a difference for these kids! Gus and Kristin have created an environment that I not only feel safe and comfortable in, but loved and appreciated in as well!

-Malanni Cobble

"Working at The Nature School has given me so much purpose in life..."
"Working at The Nature School has given me so much purpose in life..."
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Working at The Nature School has given me so much purpose in life. I have made so many close friendships, not only with the staff which is so wonderful, but with all of the children and their families as well. This is a place that I wake up every morning so excited to come to work and see everyone. We are all one big family that I truly love being a part of! Gus and Kristin have created something so wonderful that we are all so lucky to be doing together.

-Marissa Ratliff

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Open Positions

Are you a passionate educator looking to make a lasting, positive impact on the lives of young students? We’re looking for teachers to join our team of long-serving, dedicated professionals who spend their days sparking learning and creating joy!

If you’re ready to move into a career that makes a difference, and you:

  • Consider yourself a natural, empathetic leader
  • Have work experience and/or educational background in ECE
  • Are a strong verbal and written communicator with some tech-savvy skills
  • Can physically complete the tasks necessary to care for small children, and
  • Agree with and can deliver on our mission to provide exceptional care and learning

then please apply today! We can’t wait to meet you.

Are you a compassionate, motivated person who adores children and wants to break into the field of early childhood education? We’re looking for people like you who want to begin or advance a career providing classroom support to teachers and brightening the lives of the littlest learners.

If you’re ready to move into a career that makes a difference, and you:

  • Are friendly, dependable, and willing to work as an integral part of a classroom team
  • Want ECE work experience and professional development opportunities
  • Can communicate respectfully with students, colleagues, parents, and administrators
  • Are physically able to complete the tasks necessary to care for small children, and
  • Agree with and can deliver on our mission to provide exceptional care and learning

then please apply today! We can’t wait to meet you.

Are you an adaptable, compassionate person who loves working with young children? Do you have a flexible schedule and a positive can-do attitude? We’re looking for caring people like you to be Floaters on our dedicated team of early childhood educators!

If you’re ready to move into a position that brings something new every day, and you:

  • Are dependable, motivated, and willing to work in a variety of classroom settings
  • Have or want work experience in early childhood education
  • Are a team player with great communication and comprehension skills
  • Are physically able to complete the tasks necessary to care for small children, and
  • Agree with and can deliver on our mission to provide exceptional care and learning

then please apply today! We can’t wait to meet you.

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