Lead Teacher/Naturalist (Summer Camp 2026)

RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead Teacher Naturalists are an essential part of the PUDDLESTOMPERS™ Summer Camp experience. This is a supervisory and skilled position that involves managing overall activities at the camp as well as supervising other employees and staff. A Lead Teacher is responsible for:

• Supervising day-to-day operations of site
• Managing Team & Assistant Teachers
• Leading team in maintaining a well-structured, safe, clean, and fun environment for children
• Guiding set-up and clean-up of daily activities
• Teaching opening lesson, leading campers in activities & games
• Implementing and enforcing safety protocols in emergency situations, handling medications and severe first aid
• Serving as initial responder to any problems, issues, and concerns
• Communicating clearly and positively with other teachers, parents, and children
• Interacting with children and staff in a positive way

This is a part-time position, approximately 25-35 hours/week. Camp runs from 9:00am-1:30pm daily, with an early drop-off option for campers from 8:20-9:00am and an extended day option from 1:30-3:30pm. Our primary Summer locations are currently: Nahanton Park (Newton), Saw Mill Brook Conservation Area (South Newton), Warren Recreation Center (Wellesley)—other locations may be coming soon! Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience

Summer positions have a flexible schedule based on registration. We are looking for teachers with weekly availability for June 3rd - August 30th.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior teaching experience with 4-9 year olds and/or K-2nd graders
• Experience in outdoor education and/or degree in the natural sciences a plus
• Prior leadership and/or management experience
• Ability to work in an active outdoor environment
• Dependable, responsible and organized
• Fun-loving, creative and engaging

DEADLINE: ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS UNTIL POSITION(S) ARE FILLED

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.