Sarah McIntire
Noxon,MT
Summary
I believe young learners thrive when they’re given a safe and inclusive learning experience to explore their environment, and grow through play and wonder. My expertise in outdoor education has taught me how to foster curiosity, creativity, and confidence—qualities that are just as essential in a classroom as they are in the forest. I’m committed to bridging the best of both worlds: preschool education and the developmental richness of hands-on, nature-connected learning.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Lead Teacher
Under the Cedars Nature School
01.2025 - Current
Currently an enrichment program that takes place weekly, 100% outdoors and fosters nature connection for children aged 5-10.
Lead Preschool Teacher
Acorn Village Forest School
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Lead outdoor learning experiences for preschool-aged children using forest school principles and emergent curriculum.
- Develop nature-based activities that support holistic development: physical, cognitive, emotional, and social.
- Observe and document child development, sharing insights with families through regular updates and conferences.
- Foster a safe and inclusive environment where children develop confidence, resilience, and independence in nature.
Private Nanny
Nemeth Family
03.2012 - 09.2014
- Responsible for full-time care of an infant through the age of two. Feedings, diapers, play and naps.
Office Manager
Orcutt Chiropractic Health Care
02.2009 - 02.2012
- Front office: greeted patients, answered calls, scheduled appointments, collected payments, transcribed, worked with insurance companies, ordered supplies, housekeeping.
- Back office: set patients up on therapy and assisted Dr. Hensiek when needed.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Flathead Valley Community College- in Progress
KalispellAssociate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Allan Hancock College
Santa Maria, CALevel 1 Teacher Training - Early Childhood Education
Academy of Forest Kindergarten Teachers
Santa Barbara24 Years Experience - Early- Mid- Late Childhood Education
Motherhood
Santa Maria, CA - Noxon, MTSkills
- Preschool methodology with an emphasis on nature connection & outdoor education
- Child-led, emergent curriculum design
- Emotional regulation & social learning support
- Classroom and Nature-based risk assessment & safety
- Parent communication & relationship building
- Sensory-rich and seasonal activities
- Observation-based documentation & assessment
- Experience with mixed-age groups & inclusive practices
Timeline
Director, Lead Teacher
Under the Cedars Nature School
01.2025 - Current
Lead Preschool Teacher
Acorn Village Forest School
08.2019 - 06.2021
Private Nanny
Nemeth Family
03.2012 - 09.2014
Office Manager
Orcutt Chiropractic Health Care
02.2009 - 02.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Flathead Valley Community College- in Progress
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Allan Hancock College
Level 1 Teacher Training - Early Childhood Education
Academy of Forest Kindergarten Teachers
24 Years Experience - Early- Mid- Late Childhood Education
Motherhood
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