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Job Posted
May 16, 2023
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Contact Name
Bonnie Baker
Contact Email
bonnie.baker@nhnature.org
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Location
United States
Summary
The Associate Teacher is an important staff member at Blue Heron School, a nature-based Montessori program for preschool and kindergarten at Squam Lakes Natural Science Center in Holderness, New Hampshire. The Associate Teacher supports the work of the Co-Directors and Lead Teachers in their interactions with children and parents, knows or is learning the Montessori educational philosophy, is familiar with the nature preschool approach, and gets to know the children and the routines of the classroom.
View the full position description at https://nhnature.org/who/careers.php
Position start date negotiable, between June 1 and August 21, 2023
About Blue Heron School: Blue Heron School is a Montessori program for preschool and kindergarten, which incorporates the nature preschool philosophy and includes significant time outdoors. It is a program of Squam Lakes Natural Science Center in Holderness, NH. The mission of the Science Center is to advance understanding of ecology by exploring New Hampshire’s natural world. Through spectacular live animal exhibits, natural science education programs, an informal public garden, and lake cruises, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center has brought people nearer to nature since 1966.
To Apply: To be considered for this role, applicants must provide a current resume with a cover letter of interest via email. Applicants must also complete a Squam Lakes Natural Science Center employment application, which will be provided upon receipt of the resume and cover letter. Applicants may apply to HR/Finance Manager, Bonnie Baker at bonnie.baker@nhnature.org.
Compensation Information
Starting salary range: $30,000-$36,000 (40 hours/week, 50 weeks/year)
This is a benefits eligible position and includes:
- Group health insurance plan, 80% employer contribution, 20% employee contribution for full-time, year-round staff
- Group dental insurance plan (voluntary plan, 100% employee paid)
- Flexible spending account (voluntary, 100% employee paid) up to $2,000 annually, and dependent care account up to $5,000 annually
- Group ancillary benefits, 100% Employer-paid: Group Life and AD&D, $25,000 in coverage; Short-term disability, up to 60% of weekly income; Long-term disability insurance, up to 60% of monthly income; Employee Assistance Plan
- A 403(b) defined contribution retirement pension plan with a 5% employer contribution match after 2 years of full-time employment
- Paid time off: 10 vacation days first year, 2 personal days, 7 sick days, 12 holidays
- Tuition Discount: 50% off Blue Heron School tuition for employee's children
- Additional benefits: Free eight-person Squam Lakes Natural Science Center membership, 25% discount on merchandise from the Howling Coyote gift shop, 50% discount on program fees and gift memberships