Forest Preschool Inclusion Assistant

Organization

North Branch Nature Center

Job Posted

August 24, 2026

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Remote

No

Contact Name

Jenna Plouffe

Contact Email

jenna@northbranchnaturecenter.org

Contact Phone

8022296206

Deadline to Apply

Location

Montpelier, VT
United States
The Forest Preschool (FPS) Inclusion Assistant works one-on-one to support the behavioral, academic, social, and emotional needs of an identified FPS student and to support their inclusion and positive participation in child-centered play and learning with nature.

Summary

 The FPS Inclusion Assistant promotes best practices in inclusive and adaptive education in a nature-based setting. The FPS Inclusion Assistant is responsible for a regular teaching schedule during the hours this student is in attendance plus some additional hours for planning and team collaboration, providing ongoing student support throughout the school year, and working collaboratively with the FPS teaching team to support student safety and student behavior. The FPS Inclusion Assistant helps nurture student growth, and supports the FPS Director in family communication, FPS special events, and FPS files and documentation.

Job schedule and status: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 8:30am - 4:30pm, running late August 2026 to mid-June 2026. This is a school year part-time, non-exempt, position. This temporary position is contingent on the ongoing enrollment and specialized needs of an identified FPS student. 

Reports to: FPS Director. 

Supervises: no supervisory duties Anticipated start date: August 24th. Position will remain open until filled. 

To apply please send a letter of interest, resume and contact information for three references to: Jenna Plouffe Forest Preschool Director jenna@northbranchnaturecenter.org

Compensation Information

Compensation and Benefits: $21/hr hourly wage for 24 hours per week. Benefits package includes paid time off, paid sick time, paid personal days, paid holidays, a SIMPLE IRA retirement plan, dental and vision insurance plan access, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and NBNC program fee waivers, gear stipend, and pro deals.