Careers

Toddlers reading outside with 2 teachersOur small progressive school is always on the lookout for teachers with a love of nature and creativity, who are committed to outdoor, play-based, and inquiry-based learning with a social constructivist approach.

If you are interested in learning more about employment in any of the following roles at Eastern Ridge, please email jobs@nature-preschool.org, so we can discuss current or future openings and share job descriptions with you:

  • Assistant Preschool Teacher – Toddlers, Ages 20 months – 3 years (Full-time, year-round)
  • Lead Preschool Teacher – Toddlers, Ages 20 months – 3 years (Full-time, year-round)
  • Assistant Preschool Teacher – Early Childhood, Ages 3-5 (Full-time, year-round)
  • Lead Preschool Teacher – Early Childhood, Ages 3-5 (Full-time, Year-round)
  • Forest Guide and Community Engagement Coordinator (Full-time, Year-round)
  • Substitute Preschool Teacher, ages 2-5 (occasional, on-call)
  • Teen Volunteer, Floater (Seasonal/Summer Camp/flexible hours)

If you think you might be a great fit for our program, please send your resume and cover letter to jobs@nature-preschool.org.

If you are applying for a lead teaching or specialist position, please also include your answers:

1) What has been your most valuable experience with young children so far? Why?
2) Based on your visit to our website, why do you think you would be a good fit for Eastern Ridge Nature Preschool?

Summer Camp Volunteer

We are seeking a few energetic teens with a love of nature, the outdoors, and young children to earn some community service hours by helping out with our summer camp  program. Volunteers will serve as “an extra pair of hands” for lead teachers, but will not be responsible for independent supervision of children. Applicants need to be willing to spend time outdoors regardless of the weather and be willing to get messy alongside 2-6 year olds who will be actively engaged in art, gardening, sand, mud, and water play on a daily basis.  For all of the details regarding dates and times, please click on the application below.

Summer Camp Volunteer Application

The Eastern Ridge Nature Preschool is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, or sexual orientation.