Team Teacher/Naturalist (Summer Camp 2026)
RESPONSIBILITIES
Team Teacher Naturalists are an essential part of the PUDDLESTOMPERS™ Summer Camp experience. Team Teachers are expected to provide general support to the Lead Teachers and other staff, while also taking on leadership of activities for campers when guided by the Lead Teacher. A Team Teacher is responsible for:
- Providing general support to Lead Teacher
- Working as part of a team to create a well-structured, safe, clean, and fun environment for children
- Participating in set-up and clean-up of daily activities
- Acting as a leader for a group of campers: leading activities and games, helping to engage children in outdoor exploration through hands-on investigation, active movement, songs, stories, and art projects
- Enforcing safety protocols in emergency situations
- Dispensing basic first aid to the level of their training, handling medications
- Communicating clearly and positively with teachers, parents, and children
- Interacting with children 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), and 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
- 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.