Nature Preschool Teacher

Mass Audubon • Boston, MA

6h • $23 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Mass Audubon is seeking a certified Preschool Teacher for its Pathways to Nature Preschool, located at the Boston Nature Center & Wildlife Sanctuary in Mattapan, Massachusetts. The position supports two mixed-age preschool classroom communities, serving as a regular third teacher and providing substitute coverage as needed to ensure continuity of care and instruction. The role follows Mass Audubon’s strategic goals, education frameworks, standards, practices, and policies. The teacher helps create a safe, positive, and inclusive environment for children indoors and outdoors, and supports a sense of community, belonging, and connection to nature. This is a part-time position through August 2027, generally scheduled Monday through Friday for 25 hours per week, with additional substitute hours potentially available based on school needs. The position pays $22.50–$25.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Requirements

• Massachusetts Early Education and Care Lead Teacher or Preschool Teacher certification.
• At least one year of experience teaching young children.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively and independently.
• Three employment references.
• Successful completion of CORI and SORI background checks and required Massachusetts EEC background checks; a Motor Vehicle Record check is required if applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Interest and/or experience in nature-based, emergent, play-based, and anti-bias early childhood education.
• First Aid and CPR certification; training is provided if needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide a physically and emotionally safe environment for young children indoors and outdoors.
• Communicate clearly with co-teachers and share teaching duties with the co-teaching faculty team.
• Create and maintain a healthy, safe, and positive environment using best practices in early childhood nature-based education.
• Work with faculty colleagues to foster community, belonging, and connection to nature in the preschool community.
• Take responsibility for students’ emotional and physical health and safety.
• Contribute to classroom housekeeping and maintain the physical environment, including storing personal belongings outside preschool program space.
• Keep current with relevant Mass Audubon, sanctuary, and Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care policies and guidelines.
• Meet safety and risk-management requirements, including conducting fire drills, completing accident forms, and informing the Preschool Director of safety concerns.
• Spend two or more hours a day exploring the natural world in a variety of weather throughout the year.
• Follow Mass Audubon and Massachusetts EEC health and safety policies and guidelines.
• Apply understanding of early childhood development and maintain reasonable outcomes and expectations for young children.
• Work cooperatively with Nature Preschool education staff to accomplish program goals.
• Complete required annual professional development hours.
• Represent Pathways to Nature Preschool and Mass Audubon Nature Preschools as an ambassador to the public, visiting professionals, prospective families, and Mass Audubon staff.
• Attend staff meetings and participate in statewide education staff meetings, audience professional learning communities, and required professional development trainings.

Benefits

• Eligible staff may enroll in medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Disability and life insurance plans.
• Retirement plan.
• Flexible Spending Account options.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Reciprocity Agreement through the Consortium of Non-Profit Arts/Cultural/Environmental Organizations of New England.
• 13 paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed