Early Childhood Educator

Bowdoinham Country Store; Brunswick, Northern (ME, KY); On-site; USD 28,748,000 - 31,426,000; Part time

Job summary

The Bowdoin College Children’s Center is seeking an Early Childhood Educator to join our nature-based outdoor preschool program on a college campus in Brunswick, ME. The role supports daily operations and partner with a collaborative team dedicated to high-quality care and education on-site.

Responsibilities include supervising children indoors and outdoors, preparing snacks, managing nap times, reading stories, singing, and aligning with the center’s mission and anti-bias, anti-racist

Qualifications

• Requires CPR/First Aid certification and background checks.
• Excellent oral and written communication with families and colleagues.
• Commitment to Bowdoin College's anti-bias and inclusive practices.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with supervision indoors and outdoors.
• Supporting daily routines such as nap time, snacks, and dishes.
• Reading stories, singing, and engaging with children.
• Participating in classroom activities aligned with the Center’s mission.

Skills

CPR / First Aid certification

Excellent oral and written commmunic

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

If selected as a finalist, you will be required to submit information for three references, including name, email address, phone number and how you know the reference.

Title

Title Early Childhood Educator

Posting Number

Posting Number C00437JP

Department

Job Summary

The Bowdoin College Children’s Center offers a unique Nature-Based Outdoor Preschool Program that immerses children in the natural world as a central part of their learning experience.

Our philosophy is grounded in supporting children’s emotional needs through secure relationships and responsive caregiving. The Children’s Center emphasizes generous amounts of uninterrupted outdoor play, exploration, and experimentation as key components of our nature-based curriculum. We are an NAEYC -accredited program deeply engaged in anti-bias and anti-racist work, supported by professional development and ongoing consultation throughout the year.

We are seeking an Early Childhood Educator to join our collaborative and professional team. This role offers a dynamic opportunity to work in a college campus-based childcare center committed to providing high‑quality care and education. The Children’s Center fosters a calm, organized, and engaged work environment where staff collaborate weekly to reflect on practices, discuss concerns, and plan curriculum. The Early Childhood Educator plays a vital support role in ensuring the smooth daily operations of the program. Responsibilities may include:

• Assisting with supervision both indoors and outdoors
• Supporting daily routines such as setting up nap time, prepping snacks, and washing dishes
• Reading stories, singing songs, and engaging meaningfully with children
• Participating in the classroom in alignment with the Center’s mission and philosophy

This is an excellent opportunity for those interested in early childhood education and exploring career paths in childcare. Many of our full‑time staff began as part‑time Educators.

The hourly rate for this position is $21 per hour.

This is a part time “casual” position, meaning a schedule of up to 19 hours per week.

Education/Skills Requirements

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• A combination of education with extensive experience is acceptable
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and a genuine commitment to the field of early childhood education

Preferred:

• Child development coursework or an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education
• Acceptable Educational Equivalents: A combination of education with extensive experience is acceptable. Excellent oral and written communication skills

Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents

Required

• Current CPR /First Aid certification

Must sign Child Abuse Policy statement

Complete Bowdoin College’s OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen training,and have proof of Hepatitis B vaccination or submit a written declination statement.

Preferred:

• Minimum of one-year experience working with young children in a professional setting.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in this posting to be considered for hire.

Standard Work Days and Hours

• Varied hours, Monday – Friday.
• This is an onsite, part‑time, non‑benefit eligible position working less than 19 hours/week.
• Tentative start date for this position would be around mid‑late August of 2026.

Employment at Bowdoin College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks including but not limited to: criminal records, educational verifications, driving records (when job‑related), and/or credit history (when job related).

We regret that Bowdoin College is unable to provide visa sponsorship for staff positions. #bcindeed

About Bowdoin

Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff—with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors.

We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College’s multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.

Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin’s reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.

Bowdoin’s campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty‑five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.

Shift

Shift N/A

Employment Category

Employment Category Casual

Benefits Eligible

Benefits Eligible No

Pay Type

Pay Type Hourly

Background Check Package Requirements Support Staff

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Bowdoin vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Bowdoin vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? No

Is a pre-placement physical required for this position?

Is a pre-placement physical required for this position? Yes

Posting Date

Posting Date 08/14/2026

Applications Accepted Until

Open Until Filled No

Type of Posting

Type of Posting Internal/External

Special Instructions to Applicants

EEO Information

Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.

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