Early Childhood Educator- Little Birds Teacher and Preschool AfterCare Aide

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Organization

Irvine Nature Center

Job Posted

June 18, 2023

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Remote

No

Contact Name

Katie Rooney

Contact Email

hr@explorenature.org

Contact Phone

443-738-9223

Deadline to Apply

Location

Owings Mills, MD
United States
Irvine Nature Center is an environmental education non-profit based on over 200 acres in Owings
Mills, Maryland. In addition to its educational programming, Irvine has an interactive exhibit hall and
hiking trails. The Nature Preschool at Irvine is a MSDE licensed and NAEYC accredited childcare
program for children 3-5 years old that spends almost the entire day outdoors learning foundational
skills through hands-on experiences.

Summary

Joyful, fun-loving educator who will lead and assist in a variety of early childhood education programs for children from birth through 5 yrs old. They will take the lead in teaching two sections of our Little Birds Caregiver and Child program and also our very popular weekly free story hour and animal encounter, Tales and Tails. They will also assist with Fern Club AfterCare for our licensed Nature Preschool. The educator should be experienced working with infants, toddlers, and preschool-age students and have a love of nature and hands-on learning. The ideal candidate will thrive outdoors and in all things silly and fun but also be comfortable working with parents and caregivers. Animal handling, song, nature appreciation, and messy arts are all integral to embracing being outdoors no matter the weather for these children and their families. This educator reports directly to the Director of Early Childhood Education.

Full Job Description can be found here: https://www.explorenature.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/ECE-LB-AC-and-TT.docx.pdf

To Apply: Send cover letter, resume, and three professional references to: Katie Rooney, Director of Early Childhood Education, 11201 Garrison Forest Road, Owings Mills, MD 21117 or email HR@ExploreNature.org

Compensation Information

Salary: part-time hourly starting pay of $17 an hour