Located on the grounds of the Boston Nature Center in Mattapan, we have access to 67-acres of wetland, meadows and forests.  The students and staff spend their days exploring and investigating the natural world through multi-sensory, hands-on, nature-based science curriculum.

Candidates for this position must possess a love of nature and teaching outdoors with children ranging in ages 3 to 6 years. This is a full-time year-round position, so come and join us for all four seasons.

Responsibilities

• Provide a physically and emotionally safe environment for young children in both indoor and outdoor settings
• Work with a co-teacher to develop and implement a curriculum that reflects the needs and interests of the children
• Help work rotating schedules from 7:30-3:30pm, 8-4pm and 10-6pm
• Follow protocols established by Boston Nature Center and EEC regulations
• Help maintain the physical environment by contributing to housekeeping tasks as needed
• Observing and documenting children’s learning through the use of notes and assessment tools
• Spend significant time outdoors with the students during all seasons
• Participate in Parent/Teacher Conferences and community engagement activities
• Acknowledge and respect diversity and promote inclusion of all people regardless of ethnic, cultural, linguistic backgrounds, gender identity, sexual orientation, and physical and mental disabilities
• Maintain schedule as determined by the Preschool Director

Qualifications

• MA Department of Early Education and Care Teacher Certification preferred but not required
• Familiarity with inquiry-based and play-based nature education
• Familiarity with MA early childhood standards
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to work cooperatively and independently required
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and commitment to helping others grow in understanding of and concern for the environment and people’s relationship to it
• Ability to lead walks on trails, current first aid/CPR or willing to obtain
• Successful candidates will need to pass a back records check (CORI, SORI and Fingerprinting)

Compensation and Benefits

This position’s base salary range is $17.79 per hour to $20.20 per hour; actual salary will reflect level of experience and qualifications relative to position requirements.  

Benefits and Perks:
Benefits eligible staff at Mass Audubon may elect to enroll in medical, dental, and vision plans. Mass Audubon also offers disability and life insurance plans, a retirement plan through MetLife, and Flexible Spending Account options. Mass Audubon employment also includes access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and the Reciprocity Agreement through the Consortium of Non-Profit Arts/Cultural/Environmental Organizations of New England. Mass Audubon employees also enjoy 12.5 paid holidays (in calendar year 2021 - holidays may shift annually due to where days fall within calendar).