The Cooperative Nature School, located on the beautiful Moose Hill Farm in Sharon, is looking for a full-time teacher assistant with an interest in outdoor education. If you are looking to grow in the field of early childhood education and love the outdoors, this is a wonderful opportunity. In this role, you will work under the supervision of two lead teachers and a Trustees of the Reservation naturalist, hiking on miles of trails each morning with your student and contributing to the smooth running of the classrooms at our historic farm house school. In this role, you will help maintain supportive, educational environments full of fun and friendship. Classroom experience is required and we prefer a candidate who is pursuing a teaching certificate or actively enrolled in classes.
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Benefits and Working Conditions
We pride ourselves on creating supportive and positive working conditions for our teachers through:
· low teacher-student ratios (1:8)
· 2 weeks of flexible PTO
· 3 additional paid weeks off when school is closed (July 4th week, last week in August and Christmas break)
· All trainings paid and time compensated, including 4 paid professional development days each year
· 14 federal and state holidays off, including a 3 day Thanksgiving break, all paid
· $500 reimbursement for college courses in Early Childhood Education (maximum benefit $1,000/year)
· 50% contribution to Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Altus Dental Plans
· 2% 401 K match after 6 months employment
Schedule is Monday-Friday, 8 hour shift with 30 minute paid lunch. This is a year round position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.50 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- No weekends
- Overtime
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
- Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Sharon, MA 02067 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Sharon, MA 02067: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person