About This Position
The Substitute Preschool Teacher is a valued member of the early education teaching team, assisting the regular teaching staff with curriculum implementation, student supervision and continuity of care for students. They are responsible for supporting the regular teaching staff with moving the students through the daily schedule and curriculum and assisting with behavior management and student supervision. Candidates for this position must possess a love of nature and teaching outdoors with children ranging in ages 3 to 6 years. Substitute teachers are expected to join the class outside, aid in their investigations and support their play. Substitute staff work closely with the fulltime teaching team to help deliver age-appropriate curriculum with hands on investigations and exploration. Substitute teachers help with most aspects of the daily routine and help maintain classroom behavior management that reflects Mass Audubon’s philosophy and policies.

Application Instructions
Please submit a resume and cover letter with your ADP application.

Responsibilities

• Provide a physically and emotionally safe environment for young children both indoors and outdoors
• Maintain clear communication with teaching faculty team
• Responsible for emotional and physical health and safety of students
• Help create and maintain a welcoming and inclusive environment for all families, students and staff
• Maintain the physical environment by contributing to classroom housekeeping tasks as needed and storing personal belongings away from preschool program space

Qualifications
At Mass Audubon, our highest priority is finding the best candidate for the job. Research has shown that people of color and women are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t believe they meet every one of the qualifications described in a job description. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our described qualifications or you have a less traditional background. We are looking for applicants with the following qualifications:

Must Haves

• Interest and/or experience in nature-based, emergent and anti-bias teaching in early childhood education
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to work cooperatively and independently
• Willing to be outside in a variety of weathers throughout the year for 2 or more hours a day when appropriate
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and commitment to helping others grow in understanding of and concern for the environment and people’s relationship
• Ability to navigate sanctuary trails
• Successful candidates will need to pass a back records check (to include CORI, SORI and Fingerprinting)
• Current first aid/CPR or willing to obtain required

Nice to Haves

• MA Dept of Early Education and Care Teacher Certification preferred, but not required
• At least 1 year of experience working with young children preferred

About Mass Audubon

Mass Audubon is the largest nature-based conservation organization in New England. Founded in 1896 by two women who fought for the protection of birds, Mass Audubon carries on their legacy by focusing on the greatest challenges facing the environment today: the loss of biodiversity, inequitable access to nature, and climate change. With the help of our 140,000 members and supporters, we protect wildlife, conserve and restore resilient land, advocate for impactful environmental policies, offer nationally recognized education programs for adults and children, and provide endless opportunities to experience the outdoors at our wildlife sanctuaries. Explore, find inspiration, and take action at www.massaudubon.org.

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