Early Childhood Educator

Teaching position available working with two and a half and three year olds at the Gazebo School in York, Maine. This is a co-teaching position in a classroom with 10 two and three olds. The school year position begins August 27th with a staff meeting, first day of school is August 31st, 2026.  Job description includes planning and executing developmentally appropriate curriculum in the emergent curriculum style; general supervision of children in the indoor and outdoor classrooms; completion of developmental assessments for each child; general classroom maintenance; communication with families and other staff, and adherence to the Rules of Licensing for the State of Maine. Much of our curriculum with this age is based on developing self help skills, play skills, and building friendships. Patience, a sense of humor, flexibility, and an enjoyment of the outdoors are qualities that we are looking for.  Requirements include some course work in the field of Child Development, and/or experience in working with young children. Other qualifying qualities are a passion for outdoor education and being outside. Some training in the Gazebo philosophy would be provided.

Hours: 3 full days (likely Mon,Wed and Fri) from 8:00-4:30 and 2 half days, from 7:30-12:45. More full days available if desired.

Please E-mail Sarah at gazeboschoolmaine@gmail.com with an attached resume and cover letter. You can also contact me through our website, gazeboschool.org.