Nature Preschool Teacher

Nature Preschool Teacher Every Child Outdoors Roslindale, MA Job Details Part-time | Full-time $20 - $35 an hour 13 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Professional development assistance Qualifications Working with individuals with disabilities

Teaching Full Job Description Introduction:

At Every Child Outdoors (ECO), children spend their days exploring, playing, and learning with nature. We encourage curiosity, build community, and nurture care for one another and the earth.

Position Details:

Location:

Roslindale, MA Start Date:

September 2026

Preschool Hours:

Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Schedule:

Full-time or part-time (We are open to different scheduling arrangements and welcome conversation with interested candidates. The position description below reflects a full-time role.)

Benefits:

Full-time employees are eligible for health benefits. Employees with children enrolled in the program may be eligible for tuition remission.

Responsibilities:

Teaching & Learning:

Create a welcoming, safe, and joyful learning environment for children ages two through five Trust children's play as meaningful work, protecting time and space for sustained, child-directed exploration and discovery Listen to children's questions and theories, co-creating a nature-based curriculum that emerges from their curiosity and lived experiences Guide children in building a relationship with the land, encouraging a growing awareness of their role within a larger ecological community Approach behavior as communication, supporting children in navigating conflict through dialogue, reflection, and problem-solving Observe children and gather documentation to inform family communications and progress reports Work alongside children in everyday moments of play and conflict to explore fairness, identity, and belonging, while reflecting on how power and bias shape the classroom community Cultivate joy and wonder as central elements of daily life, recognizing that curiosity, laughter, and the arts are essential to a good life Engage in reflective practice with colleagues

Health, Safety & Daily Care:

Attend to children's well-being while guiding them to build resilience, risk awareness, and confidence in outdoor environments, including during challenging weather conditions Support children with daily care routines, including mealtimes, toileting, and transitions Maintain required health and safety supplies and licensing forms Conduct fire drills

Documentation & Family Partnership:

Engage in documentation as a reflective practice, collaborating with colleagues to make children's learning visible and to sustain meaningful dialogue with families Communicate with families regarding their child's development and daily experiences Lead parent-teacher conferences twice per year Welcome new and visiting families

Professional Practice & Collaboration:

Represent ECO with professionalism and integrity Respond to communications within one business day Supervise Assistant Teachers, Interns, and/or Volunteers Make visible the thinking and intentionality behind your work through written and/or video documentation Set professional goals and meet regularly with your supervisor Attend staff meetings, professional development, and special events Host visiting educators Obtain and maintain required EEC credentials, including Family Child Care Certified Assistant qualification

Qualifications:

Experience working with young children in nature-based, forest school, Reggio Emilia, Montessori, Waldorf, or other child-centered educational settings Excited to work outdoors in all seasons and weather conditions Experience working with children with and without disabilities Ability to work collaboratively and engage in reflective practice Ability to meet physical demands of outdoor early childhood education, including hiking and carrying supplies Willingness to obtain EEC Family Child Care teaching credential Spanish language skills preferred

Additional Information:

Hiring is rolling. Please apply at your earliest convenience. Successful reference and background checks are required. Candidates who add to our diverse community are encouraged to apply.

Pay:

$20.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

Health insurance Professional development assistance Application Question(s): Please share what draws you to nature-based early childhood education.

Work Location:

In person