Afterschool Teacher/Naturalist

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Organization

PUDDLESTOMPERS Nature Exploration

Job Posted

July 17, 2025

Job status

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Job Type

Job Duration

Job Compensation Type

Remote

No

Contact Name

Melissa Roberts

Contact Email

info@puddlestompers.com

Contact Phone

617-527-2000

Deadline to Apply

Location

Newton Centre, MA
United States
PUDDLESTOMPERS™ Nature Exploration is looking for teachers to join our education team! Based in Newton, MA, we run programs across the Greater Boston area. with the goal of connecting young naturalists to the open spaces in their communities. Through hands-on nature exploration, STEM-based activities, games, and nature crafts, our programs are designed to foster a love of the natural world in all four seasons.

Summary

Responsibilities

Lead children in outdoor exploration using hands-on activities, songs, games, stories, and projects. You would primarily be teaching after-school classes for students in PreK-2nd grade, held onsite in the afternoon at their schools. This is a part-time position; the number of classes per week may vary depending on the season. The salary is $45 per class (average class length is 1 hour) with the potential to teach up to 2 classes per afternoon. Monday through Friday openings, up to 10 classes per week.

  • Programs are for PreK-2nd grade
  • Classes are typically 1 hour long
  • There is a maximum of 12 children per class
  • Programs are designed to be held completely outdoors, but can be adapted for an indoor space (season & weather dependent). All programs will have indoor locations available, or schedule rain dates in advance.

Qualifications

  • Prior teaching experience with 4-9 year olds
  • Experience in outdoor education and/or degree in the natural sciences a plus
  • Dependable, responsible and organized
  • Fun-loving, creative and engaging
  • CAR REQUIRED


 

Compensation Information

Compensation is based on class duration. The salary is $45/per one hour class or $65 for a two hour class.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $45.00 per hour

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday