Early Childhood Educator

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Organization

Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC)

Job Posted

August 10, 2023

Job status

Open

Job Category

Job Type

Job Duration

Job Compensation Type

Remote

No

Website

https://peecnature.org/employment/

Careers

Contact Name

Jillian Rubio

Contact Email

jillian@peecnature.org

Contact Phone

5056620460

Deadline to Apply

Location

Los Alamos, NM
United States
PEEC seeks a part-time Early Childhood Educator to deliver high-quality, mission-driven, hands-on environmental education programs to children ages 0-6. This role includes leading our community-based Nature Playtime walk-up programs and PreK - Kindergarten school programs.

Summary

Key Areas of Responsibility

Early Childhood Public Programs

  • Develop and teach weekly walk-in Nature Playtime programs at Los Alamos Nature Center every Monday from 10-11 am
  • Work with community partners to bring Nature Playtime lessons on tour to sites in Rio Arriba County several times per month (vehicle provided)
  • Envision, develop, and teach/lead programs serving young children, such as birthday parties and summer camps
  • Collect, report, and analyze program data, and look for ways to improve

School Programs

  • Work with other PEEC education staff to teach school programs at school sites, Los Alamos Nature Center, and outdoor sites in the region. This position will focus on pre-K and Kindergarten programs, but could include additional grade levels, as needed. 

Nature Center, Outreach, and Events

  • Act as Staff on Duty during some open hours at the nature center
  • Staff PEEC booth, communicate with the public, and lead instructional activities  at events
  • Attend and participate in annual PEEC events such as Earth Day, Bear Fest, and PEECnic
  • Act as a representative of PEEC at local and regional events, fairs, festivals, and STEAM days
  • Attend weekly staff meetings

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to employment@pajaritoeec.org

Compensation Information

Salary, Hours, and Benefits: This position is hourly, and works around 20 hours per week, with seasonal fluctuations. The starting rate of pay is $19 - $21 per hour, depending on qualifications. Occasional weekend and evening work is required. Our employee benefits may be viewed here: https://peecnature.org/about/policies.

At PEEC, we work hard but we know that family and life come first. We help each other and cover for each other.

PEEC is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applicants that help us achieve our goal of having a workforce with a diversity of backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and skills.