Nature Preschool Intern - Outdoor Learning & Forest School

Every Child Outdoors (ECO); Boston (MA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Every Child Outdoors (ECO) in Boston is seeking an assistant to support our nature-based outdoor preschool. You will work with the Lead Teacher to help children aged two through five engage with the outdoors through play and exploration. Start date is October 1 (flexible); hours are Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m.

- 12:15 p.m., and compensation is $15/hour. Successful reference and background checks are required, and obtaining EEC credentials (Family Child Care Certified Assistant) is

Qualifications

• Excited to work outdoors in all seasons and weather conditions.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of an outdoor preschool program, including hiking on uneven terrain and carrying supplies.
• Willingness to obtain EEC Family Child Care teaching credential.
• Experience working with children ages 2–4 is preferred, especially in nature-based settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Teacher to create a welcoming, joyful, and safe learning environment for children ages two through five
• Recognize children’s play as meaningful work and support child-directed exploration and discovery
• Guide children in building a relationship with the land, encouraging ecological awareness
• Approach behavior as communication and support children to navigate conflict
• Cultivate joy and wonder, encouraging curiosity, laughter, and the arts as part of daily life
• Engage in reflective practice with colleagues

Skills

Outdoor instruction

Childcare experience

Physical stamina

Credential pursuit

Education

Family Child Care Certified Assistant credential

Job description

Every Child Outdoors (ECO) in Boston is seeking an assistant to support our nature-based outdoor preschool. You will work with the Lead Teacher to help children aged two through five engage with the outdoors through play and exploration. Start date is October 1 (flexible); hours are Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m.

- 12:15 p.m., and compensation is $15/hour. Successful reference and background checks are required, and obtaining EEC credentials (Family Child Care Certified Assistant) is