Summer Camp Assistant Teacher

This is a unique opportunity to join a nature-based preschool summer program as an assistant teacher. Come spend your summer picking berries and running through sprinklers with us!

Job title: Assistant Teacher, Summer Camp
Location: Hastings-on-Hudson, NY
Age group: Mixed-age (3-5 years old)

Who we are

Little Leaf is a play-based nature preschool that places the values of love, joy, and community at the center of everything we do. Little Leaf’s mission includes creating a learning environment that nurtures a child’s mind and body, and respects the wonder and magic of early childhood. We are dedicated to providing a daily experience that emphasizes play, social-emotional learning, and a connection to the natural world. Our approach is inspired by Reggio Emilia, Waldorf, Forest Kindergartens, and Coyote Mentoring.

What you’ll do

• The responsibilities of this position will include, but are not limited to the following:
• Communicate with children using developmentally appropriate language.
• Provide emotional support to children during separation from parents at drop-off and throughout the day. 
• Daily set-up and clean-up of class materials, including snack preparation and clean-up.
• Ensure visual supervision and child safety at all times, and communicate with your team throughout the day about student:teacher ratios, student needs and behavior, etc.
• Assist children with changing out of wet bathing suits.
• Apply SPF and tick spray to the children each day.
• Observe and respond to children’s physical needs, including toileting and first-aid.
• Engage in ongoing and open communication with colleagues to ensure a community of trust and safety for all.
• Treat each child with dignity and respect, and approach all interactions with empathy and understanding.

What is required

• Experience working with children ages 2-5 (preferably in a child care or a camp setting), and knowledge of/comfortability with the general developmental needs of this age group.
• Ability to work an entire day outdoors in all weather, including very hot days and pouring rain.
• Two positive references that demonstrate your ability to lovingly work with children.
• General knowledge of our school philosophies, mission, and values (www.littleleafschool.com) 
• Proof of receiving the COVID-19 vaccination.
• A background check and state-mandated training.

Hours & Compensation

• Regular hours are June 27th - August 12th, 8:30-2:30 (M-F)
• Compensation for the 7 weeks of summer is $5,200

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by law.

How to apply:

Email your resume to Julie Cramer at julie@littleleafschool.com. Please include the position you are applying for in the subject of your email.