Overview

PUDDLESTOMPERS™ Nature Exploration’s mission is to connect the youngest naturalists, ages 2- 8 (and their parents and caregivers) to the open spaces in their communities. Based in Newton, MA we serve the Greater Boston area through offering Child/Adult Classes, Drop-off Vacation Programs, Preschool Enrichments, School Programming for Grades K-2nd, and Weekly Summer Programs.

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

For more information, please see: https://www.puddlestompers.com/