Internship in Nature-based Early Education School Year 2024 - 2025
Internship in Nature-based Early Education
School Year 2024 - 2025
Overview:
We build joyful communities connected to each other and to their outdoor
environments through discovery and play. We believe that children are intrinsically motivated to learn, and that they do so by exploring the world around them. This is the right opportunity for an aspiring educator who enjoys teaching young children outdoors rain or shine.
Locations:
Boston, Malden, Milton, Sudbury, and Sherborn
Position Description:
The schedule and focus are individualized to meet each intern’s professional goals and academic requirements
Our most common internship schedule is 1 – 4 mornings/week from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Nurture the spirit and curiosity of each child while building community. Learn about our nature-based and child-centered approach.
Set goals for your internship with your supervisor and check in on a regular basis.
Assist the Lead Teacher to ensure the health and safety of each child.
Assist the Lead Teacher to develop and implement engaging nature-based early childhood curriculum that connects children with one another and to nature.
Design and lead a project related to early childhood education, environmental education, and/or anti-bias education
Explore varied terrain, learn about local flora and fauna, and make music and art
Gracefully communicate with parents, caregivers, and the general publi
Assist the Lead Teacher to document the children’s growth and learning
Attend an orientation and occasional professional development events
Complete state-required fingerprinting and background checks in a timely manner
Maintain consistent attendance and punctuality
Related duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Strong interest in nature-based early childhood education
Eager to learn about classroom management in an outdoor setting
Engaging and easily able to communicate with children, families, and colleagues
Embrace a wide variety of weather conditions as unique and interesting, part of the ebb and flow of the natural rhythm and seasonal changes
Able to hike across varied terrain while carrying supplies, including on hot and rainy days
Able to complete required EEC paperwork
How to Apply:
Email your resume to hiring@bopn.org.
Additional Information:
Please apply at your earliest convenience.
Successful reference and background checks are required.
Candidates who add to our diverse community are encouraged to apply.
Boston Outdoor Preschool Network is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
