Current Job Openings
Below is a list of current employment opportunities at Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center. Application directions are attached at the bottom of each position. Thank you for your interest in working for Prescott Farm!
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Nature-Based Assistant Preschool Teacher
Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center in Laconia, NH seeks a full-time Assistant Teacher to join our nature-based preschool program. The ideal candidate will have an active interest and passion for nature and gardening and a commitment to integrating preschool education with nature as the main focus.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Collaborate and plan appropriate nature-based lessons and activities with the Lead teacher and Preschool Programs Director.
- Communicate openly with parents/guardians about the Fledglings program
- Collaborate in monitoring and assessing students enrolled in the Fledglings Nature-Based Preschool program.
- Support and mentor volunteers who participate in the program.
- Fulfill all legal and professional obligations as mandated by NH state licensing laws and educational professional development requirements.
- Respect and comply with Fledglings Rules and Policies.
- Other duties as assigned.
Preschool Assistant Teacher Requirements:
- Associate’s degree in early childhood education, environmental education, education or related field
- Experience in educational program planning, development and implementation
- Have a minimum of 1000 hours experience working with children in a licensed childcare program or public or private elementary school
- An active interest and passion for natural history and gardening, and a commitment to integrating a developmentally appropriate learning environment with nature as the main focus
- Creative and enthusiastic communication/presentation skills
- Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
- Strong organizational, time-management, and multi-tasking skills
- Ability to perform tasks requiring physical exertion indoors and outdoors, in all weather conditions, and on varied terrain while supervising young children
- Ability to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, pull, push, sit without back support, and lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally and 10-35 pounds frequently
- Must pass a criminal background check
Job Type: Full-time
Compensation: $17.00 – $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible spending account
- Paid time off
To Apply: Please submit a letter of interest, resume and 3 references via e-mail to: Courtney Coppi, Preschool Programs Director at ccoppi@prescottfarm.org. No phone calls, please.
Part-Time Nature-Based Preschool Teacher
Position Summary:
Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center seeks a Nature-Based Preschool Teacher to join our team of environmental educators either full-time or part-time in our nature-based preschool program for children ages 3-5.
Prescott Farm’s Educational philosophy inspires life-long connections with nature through creative lessons and exposure to the natural learning environment. The Preschool Teacher will support whole child development through play and exploration while offering sound, developmentally appropriate instruction to inspire and nurture the young learners, while respecting individual children’s needs.
This is a part-time position requiring 21 hours per week on Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays throughout the preschool year which begins in early September and ends in early June. Additional employment opportunities may be available at Prescott Farm during the summer months.
Prescott Farm is following CDC guidelines related to covid. At this time all staff and students are required to wear masks indoors except at naptime when children are socially distanced.
Program Description:
Fledglings, our Nature-Based Preschool Program, is part of Prescott Farm, a non-profit, environmental education center located on White Oaks Road in Laconia, N.H. Fledglings offers an integrated Nature-Based Curriculum for 3-5 year olds with an option of attending 2, 3, or 5 days a week. The majority of the students’ days are spent outside in all weather.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Preschool Programs Director and Assistant Teacher in planning appropriate nature-based lessons and activities
- Provide leadership in delivering nature-based lessons both inside and outdoors
- Communicate openly with parents/guardians about the Fledglings program
- Collaborate in monitoring and assessing students enrolled in the Fledglings Nature-Based Preschool program
- Support and mentor volunteers who participate in the program
- Guide and communicate with the Assistant Teacher for optimal classroom support
- Fulfill all legal and professional obligations as mandated by NH state licensing laws and educational professional development requirements
- Respect and comply with Fledglings Rules and Policies
- Maintain the safety of preschool students
- Other duties as assigned
Preschool Teacher Requirements:
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following:
- Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field
- Experience in educational program planning, development and implementation
- A minimum of 1000 hours experience working with children in a licensed childcare program or public or private elementary school
- Active interest in and passion for nature which may include NH ecology, geology, natural history, gardening, etc.
- Commitment to integrating a developmentally appropriate learning environment with nature as the main focus
- Creative and enthusiastic communication/presentation skills
- Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
- Strong organizational, time-management, and multi-tasking skills
- Ability to perform tasks requiring physical exertion indoors and outdoors, in all weather conditions, and on varied terrain while supervising young children
- Ability to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, pull, push, sit without back support, and lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally and 10-35 pounds frequently
- Sound character and ability to pass a criminal background check
To Apply: Please submit a letter of interest, resume and 3 references via e-mail to:
Courtney Coppi, Preschool Programs Director at ccoppi@prescottfarm.org. No phone calls, please.
Compensation: $20-$22 per hour
Benefits: Potential for Paid Time Off and Flexible Spending Account depending on schedule.
Field Teachers
Status: Part-time, on an as-needed basis
Compensation: Hourly, TBD based on experience
Position Summary
Field teachers at Prescott Farm will lead small groups of students from area schools in hands-on discovery of ecological concepts and occasionally lead or co-lead non-school group programs. Field teachers encourage program participants’ awareness of, and sense of connection to, the natural world, as well as foster a sense of wonder and a sense of place.
Responsibilities
- Attend field teacher training classes (2 day initial training and occasional professional development)
- Observe/shadow experienced environmental educators leading programs
- Lead groups of 10-20 students
- Guide student investigation through hands-on activities
- Assist staff in organization of program materials
- Convey Prescott Farm’s mission through our educational programs
- Participate in planning and/or organizational meetings as needed
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Teaching experience/or experience working with children
- Basic natural history science background, local natural history a plus
- Interest in natural history and environmental education
- Enthusiasm & creativity
- Must be responsible and prompt
- Successful completion of Field Teacher training
- Flexible schedule is a must (we need staff for both weekday and weekend programs)
- Must pass a background check
To Apply
Please send a letter of interest and your resume via e-mail to Jude Hamel, Executive Director, jhamel@prescottfarm.org.