Nature Education Curriculum Coordinator (Part-Time)

PUDDLESTOMPERS™ Nature Exploration; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

PUDDLESTOMPERS is seeking a Part-Time educator to inspire young children (ages 2–9) and support families with nature-based learning.

The role combines teaching intermittent school vacation programs with administrative tasks, lesson prep, and gathering materials for activities in outdoor settings. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of outdoor education experience, is organized, and communicates effectively with families.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience teaching or writing curriculum for outdoor education programs or community science programs (preschooler level a plus).
• General knowledge and/or interest in science/nature.
• Dependable, responsible and organized.
• Fun-loving, creative and engaging.
• Experience in outdoor education and/or degree in the sciences is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prep lessons for PUDDLESTOMPERS programs
• Produce teaching aides, gather, clean and sort lesson materials
• Review lesson plans and develop and enhance current lessons
• Gather info for class handouts
• Research for STEM/STEAM – based projects and experiments
• Communicate with families about required forms, answer inquiries, distribute information
• Team Teacher at our school vacation programs (December, February, and April vacations)

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Outdoor education

Communication with families

Organization

Education

Degree in sciences (preferred)

Job description

PUDDLESTOMPERS is seeking a Part-Time educator to inspire young children (ages 2–9) and support families with nature-based learning.

The role combines teaching intermittent school vacation programs with administrative tasks, lesson prep, and gathering materials for activities in outdoor settings. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of outdoor education experience, is organized, and communicates effectively with families.