Nature-Based ECE Apprentice with Onsite Housing

A-Place-to-Grow,-LL; Durham (NH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable onsite housing

Flexible schedule

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

A Place to Grow in Durham, NH is seeking an Early Childhood Educator with hands-on mentoring to grow into a lead teacher. You will work with children from 6 weeks through Pre-K in a nature-based, small-center setting on 20+ acres with affordable onsite housing.

The role emphasizes joyful, play-based learning, daily care, and leadership development with strong safety checks, health training, and room to advance in teaching and operations.

Qualifications

• Background check & fingerprinting: Must pass a full state and federal background check and fingerprinting prior to/upon hire (company-paid).
• Health & Safety Training: Complete the NH Health & Safety Orientation (6 hours).
• First Aid & CPR: Valid Pediatric First Aid & CPR certification (company-paid).
• Health Form: NH Child Care Personnel Health Form within last 12 months (company-paid).
• Age & Education: Minimum 18 years old with a HS diploma; college coursework in ECE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Multi-age teaching across infants to Pre-K with hands-on, nature-based activities.
• Daily care & support: routines, transitions, and developmental milestones.
• Administrative & leadership training: assist with daily operations, logistics, and tasks.
• Community & curriculum planning: design experiences using 20-acre grounds and Harmony Homes partnership.

Job description

A Place to Grow in Durham, NH is seeking an Early Childhood Educator with hands-on mentoring to grow into a lead teacher. You will work with children from 6 weeks through Pre-K in a nature-based, small-center setting on 20+ acres with affordable onsite housing.

The role emphasizes joyful, play-based learning, daily care, and leadership development with strong safety checks, health training, and room to advance in teaching and operations.