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Do you love teaching young children and have a passion for nature? Are you creative, energetic, engaging and genuinely interested in connecting young children to the natural world? PUDDLESTOMPERS Nature Exploration is looking for an outstanding candidates to teach nature programs to children ages 2-9 in the Greater Boston area.

Current Job Openings:

Birthday Party/Weekend Teacher 2026 • Part- time

  • Birthday Party/Weekend Teacher 2026

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Lead children and parents in a 1-hour birthday party program. The program includes a nature-themed lesson, hands-on investigation, outdoor exploration, active movement or games, and a craft. This is a part-time weekend position that requires a 1 1/2 - 2 hour commitment per birthday party. Parties are held at our Nature Center in Newton or at family homes in the Greater Boston area.

    Qualifications:

    • Prior teaching experience with 2-8 year olds

    • Experience in outdoor education and/or degree in the natural sciences a plus

    • Dependable, responsible, and organized

    • Fun-loving, creative, and engaging

    • Reliable transportation is a must

    Deadline
    Accepting applications until position is filled.

    Apply
    Send a cover letter and resume to info@puddlestompers.com

    Contact Information:

    PUDDLESTOMPERS Nature Exploration

    45 Puddingstone Lane

    Newton, MA 02459

    Job Type: Part-time

    Work Location: In person

AfterSchool naturalist teacher 2026 • Part- time

  • Afterschool Teacher/Naturalist

    Things to know:

    • Programs are for PreK-2nd grade

    • Classes are typically 1 hour long

    • There is a maximum of 12 children per class

    • Programs can be held outside exclusively or can be designed to be taught in an indoor space (season dependent)

    Responsibilities:

    Lead children in outdoor exploration using hands-on activities, songs, games, stories, and projects. You would primarily be teaching after-school classes for students in PreK-2nd grade, held onsite in the afternoon at their schools. This is a part-time position; the number of classes per week may vary depending on the season.

    Monday through Friday openings, up to 10 classes per week.

    Qualifications:

    • Prior teaching experience with 2-9 year olds

    • Experience in outdoor education and/or degree in the natural sciences a plus

    • Dependable, responsible and organized

    • Fun-loving, creative and engaging 

    • Must have a car

    Deadline

    Accepting applications until the position is filled.

    Apply
    Send a cover letter and resume to info@puddlestompers.com

    Contact Information

    PUDDLESTOMPERS Nature Exploration

    45 Puddingstone Lane

    Newton Centre, MA 02459