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An Atelierista is an educator, often in Reggio Emilia-inspired schools, who specializes in integrating art into early childhood education. They collaborate with teachers and children to explore creative expression through various artistic media. Their role involves designing engaging projects, fostering critical thinking, and nurturing children's curiosity. Atelieristas work in dedicated studio spaces (ateliers) to support hands-on, exploratory learning. Their goal is to help children communicate ideas visually and develop a lifelong appreciation for creativity.

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Atelieristas spend their days designing and facilitating art experiences that encourage creativity and critical thinking among young children. They work closely with classroom teachers to integrate artistic projects with the broader curriculum and document the children's artistic processes through photos, notes, and displays. Daily tasks may include preparing diverse art materials, leading small group sessions in the atelier (studio), observing and reflecting on children's learning, and sharing insights in team meetings. This role also involves maintaining the atelier space and collaborating with families to showcase children's progress. Such hands-on, collaborative work makes each day varied, engaging, and integral to a dynamic learning environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the atelierista position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Atelierista, you need a solid background in visual arts, experience in early childhood education, and usually a degree in art, education, or a related field. Familiarity with child-centered pedagogical approaches (such as the Reggio Emilia method), a wide array of art materials, and basic digital documentation tools is often required. Creativity, strong observational skills, and the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with children and educators are key soft skills. These skills ensure meaningful artistic exploration for children and facilitate integration of the arts into a team-based educational environment.

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Outdoor Learning Atelierista

Urban Sprouts Child Development Center

Saint Louis, MO • On-site

$40K - $50K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

Outdoor Learning Atelierista

Urban Sprouts is a Reggio Inspired early childhood school that has adapted Reggio principles to fit within our own community. Children use A Hundred Languages to express themselves. Words, symbols, sounds, music, art, etc. It is through those languages we learn about our children and what is important to them.

The role of the Outdoor Learning Atelierista is to blend Reggio-inspired studio practice with quality outdoor learning pedagogy, Garden to Table programming and greenhouse stewardship. This role co-teaches with classroom teams, guiding children to investigate the outdoor environment, soil, seeds, seasons, food, and community through the “hundred languages” (clay, drawing, photography, cooking, sound, light, building, etc.). You will design project provocations in the outdoor/indoor classrooms, document learning, and ensure thriving, safe growing gardening spaces that feed our kitchen and curriculum.

This position reports directly to the Head of Pedagogy.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Designs and maintains an organized, inspiring, and aesthetically appealing outdoor learning environment in coordination with the Pedagogical team.
  • Works with groups of children in the outdoor (and indoor) spaces, facilitating and supporting small-group research, project work, and materials exploration.
  • In partnership with the Pedagogical team, meets with classroom educators to plan, implement and support long-term, intentional research and project work.
  • Actively documents and interprets children’s learning processes, making learning visible through written narratives, photographs, videos, etc.
  • Exhibits a strong commitment to ongoing professional development by reading current publications, attending workshops, and actively participating in a network of Reggio-inspired educators.
  • Joins pedagogical meetings to support the team with documentation and ongoing studies.
  • Creates and executes year-round planting plans (bed rotations, seed starts, succession planting, harvest schedules).
  • Maintains healthy systems: soil building, composting, irrigation, tool care, and seasonal greenhouse operations.
  • Implements child-safe Integrated Pest Management (IPM); keep spaces clean, labeled, and inviting.
  • Coordinate volunteers/families for garden workdays; track tasks and supplies.
  • Coordinates Garden to Table program to integrate harvests into snacks/meals and tasting labs.
  • Leads child-friendly food prep experiences in collaboration with our Garden to Table initiatives, with appropriate child interactions and modeling strong hygiene. Tracks yields and aligns plantings to menu needs and seasonal events.
  • Uphold supervision ratios, allergy and anaphylaxis protocols, sanitation and tool safety, and all state/licensing rules.
  • Model inclusive practices; ensure accessibility of spaces/materials for all children.
  • Maintain required certifications and incident/maintenance logs.
  • Build partnerships with local farms, garden clubs, and supply donors.

Compensation & Benefits:
Pay Range: $40,000-$50,000; Salary commensurate with experience and education.

M-F; Typical hours 7:30am - 4:15pm

Our generous benefits include:
  • Eligibility to participate in our Teacher Housing program
  • Medical Health Insurance of which we pay 75% of the premium to start and 90% of the premium after your one-year service anniversary
  • Dental & Vision insurance of which we pay 75% of the premium to start and 90% of the premium after your one-year service anniversary
  • Free snacks and beverages
  • Free CPR/First Aid training as well as other trainings throughout the year
  • 2 Paid Mental Health Days a year
  • All Federal Holidays Paid, to include Juneteenth and MLK day
  • Special Staff Appreciation Event in Summer (typically involving free travel)*eligible after one year anniversary
  • 403 B (comparable to 401K) retirement plan
Paid Time Off (PTO):
  • 5 weeks of PTO starting at year one
  • 7 weeks after 2 years
  • 8 weeks after 5 years

*This total PTO includes several pre-scheduled breaks throughout the year:
  • 1 week Spring Break (March)
  • 2 weeks Winter Break (December/January)
  • 1 week Summer Break (July)

*Flexible PTO for personal use:
  • 1 week in your first year (starts after first 30 days)
  • 2 weeks after your second year
  • 3 weeks after your third year

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