Responsibilities:

Assistant Teacher Naturalists are responsible for providing general support to the Lead and Team Teachers and children during the program. Help to engage children in outdoor exploration through hands-on investigation, active movement, games, songs, stories, and art projects. Provide support to Lead and Team teachers by leading children in free play activities and organizing games for children ages 3-6.This is a part-time position from 8:30am-1:00pm daily, with opportunities for extended day from 1:00-3:00pm. Our primary Summer Locations are: Newton Nahanton Park, Newton Auburndale Cove, and South Newton’s Temple Beth Avodah. There is opportunity to work in Wellesley and Wayland for limited weeks during the summer. Compensation is $11/hour.

Summer positions have a flexible schedule based on registration, with weekly commitments from June - August. Our Summer 2018 camp season is June 4th - August 31st. There is potential for daily teaching opportunities during our April Vacation program (April 17th - 20th).

Qualifications:

• Prior teaching experience with 2-5 year olds and/or K-2nd graders
• Experience in outdoor education and/or degree in the natural sciences a plus
• Ability to work in active outdoor environment
• Dependable, responsible, enthusiastic, and organized
• Fun-loving, creative and engaging