Part-Time Assistant Lead Teacher

Cairn Hill Nature Preschool – Camp Fire North Shore

Cairn Hill Nature Preschool at Camp Fire North Shore (CFNS) is seeking a nurturing and energetic educator with enthusiasm for bringing nature education to families in Lynn, Massachusetts.

We are located on 70 quiet acres of pristine woodlands on the Lynn/Salem border, 15 miles north of Boston. The school has two classrooms, serving a maximum of 34 children, aged 2.9–5 years. Visit www.cairnhillpreschool.org.

Cairn Hill's mission is to prepare children from all backgrounds for personal and academic success through joyful learning opportunities rooted in nature, play, and the arts.

We are seeking a dynamic team player who loves children and enjoys the outdoors. We offer extensive training in a supportive learning environment with art and nature specialists, small class sizes, and opportunities for growth.

Position: Part-Time Assistant Lead Teacher Schedule: Approximately 30–35 hours per week. Availability Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 AM–4:00 PM is required. Employees must be available to work a minimum of four hours per day. Compensation: $22–$24 per hour, commensurate with experience. Start Date: Immediate

Qualifications and Duties

• Collaborative and flexible mindset with demonstrated ability to work in close communication with colleagues and families.
• Strong skills in empathy and listening, with a desire to meet young children with compassion and patience.
• Passion for working with children one-on-one and in small groups.
• Openness to learning about risk assessment and class management in an outdoor learning environment.
• Assist the Lead Teacher in supervising and supporting children's behavior and learning indoors and outdoors, maintaining safety protocols and consistency with the school's pedagogy and philosophy of guiding children through warmth, connection, and child-led play and exploration.
• Support daily classroom activities and implementation of the established classroom program under the direction of the Lead Teacher.
• Ability to walk and work outside in all weather, embracing a nature-inspired learning environment.
• Participate in regular professional development trainings.

Educational and Experience Requirements

• Meets Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) minimum hiring requirements for Teachers/Lead Teachers, as applicable to the position.
• Preschool teaching experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Benefits

• Paid professional training.
• Opportunities for professional growth.
• Supportive learning environment.