Do you love young children (ages 2-9) and have a passion for nature? Are you creative, energetic, engaging and genuinely interested in connecting young children (and their parents and caregivers) to the natural world?
PUDDLESTOMPERS’ mission is to connect the youngest naturalists, ages 2 to 9 years, to the open spaces that surround their homes. By providing families with seeds of interest and tools of exploration, PUDDLESTOMPERS seeks to help build the foundation for a lifelong enjoyment and love of the outdoors.
Responsibilities
This is a full-time, 40hr per week position which includes teaching and office work. This position supports the Program Director in the following areas:
Teaching:
Lead children in outdoor nature exploration using hands-on activities, songs, games, stories, and projects
Possible classes include Summer Camps, Vacation Camps, Preschool Enrichments, Afterschools, Child/Adult Classes, and/or Birthday Parties
Marketing:
Updates and creates content for website (Squarespace)
Creates social media posts, keeps social media pages up to date (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)
Creates weekly email blast (Mailchimp)
Creates flyers for all Parks & Rec programs (Canva), distributes to Parks & Rec departments
Creates regular posts to various Boston-area marketing websites to advertise programs; researches new marketing opportunities
Researches community engagement opportunities (fairs, commercials, etc.)
Birthday Parties:
Replies to all birthday party requests, communicates with interested families
Schedules all birthday parties, coordinates with families, teachers, location, Parks & Rec departments to secure spaces & staffing
Receives payment, processes & files invoices
Distributes information to family & staff the week of the party
Oversees prepping of lesson & all necessary party materials
Qualifications
2+ years of teaching experience (preschooler level a plus)
General knowledge and/or interest in science/nature
Responsible, organized, creative, and engaging
Experience in outdoor education and/or degree in the sciences a plus
College graduate
Must have a car
Compensation: Commensurate with experience plus benefits (health insurance, 401k, PTO)
IT’S JUST SO GOOD TO BE OUTSIDE!
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k)
Health insurance
Paid time off
Experience:
Early childhood education: 1 year (Preferred)
Marketing: 1 year (Preferred)
If you are interested, please reach out to [email protected] and send us your resume!