Early Childhood Educator; part-time

Position: Early Childhood Educator (part-time)
The Bowdoin College Children's Center offers a unique Nature-Based Outdoor Preschool Program that immerses children in the natural world as a central part of their learning experience.

Our philosophy is grounded in supporting children's emotional needs through secure relationships and responsive caregiving. The Children's Center emphasizes generous amounts of uninterrupted outdoor play, exploration, and experimentation as key components of our nature-based curriculum. We are an NAEYC-accredited program deeply engaged in anti-bias and anti-racist work, supported by professional development and ongoing consultation throughout the year.
We are seeking a part-time Early Childhood Educator to join our collaborative and professional team.

This role offers a dynamic opportunity to work in a college campus-based childcare center committed to providing high-quality care and education. The Children's Center fosters a calm, organized, and engaged work environment where staff collaborate weekly to reflect on practices, discuss concerns, and plan curriculum. The Early Childhood Educator plays a vital support role in ensuring the smooth daily operations of the program.

Responsibilities may include:
Assisting with supervision both indoors and outdoors
Supporting daily routines such as setting up nap time, prepping snacks, and washing dishes
Reading stories, singing songs, and engaging meaningfully with children
Participating in the classroom in alignment with the Center's mission and philosophy

This is an excellent opportunity for those interested in early childhood education and exploring career paths in childcare. Many of our full-time staff began as part-time Educators.
The hourly rate for this position is $21 per hour.

Education/Skills Requirements

Required:

High School Diploma or equivalent
A combination of education with extensive experience is acceptable
Excellent oral and written communication skills and a genuine commitment to the field of early childhood education

Preferred:
Child development coursework or an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education
Acceptable Educational Equivalents: A combination of education with extensive experience is acceptable. Excellent oral and written communication skills

Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents
Required
Current CPR/First Aid certification
Must sign Child Abuse Policy statement
Complete Bowdoin College's OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen training,and have proof of Hepatitis B vaccination or submit a written declination statement.

Preferred:

Minimum of one-year experience working with young children
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in this posting to be considered for hire.

Standard Work Days and Hours

Varied hours, Monday - Friday.
This is an onsite, part-time, non-benefit eligible position working less than 20 hours/week.

Employment at Bowdoin College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks including but not limited to: criminal records, educational verifications, driving records (when job-related), and/or credit history (when job related).We regret that Bowdoin College is unable to provide visa sponsorship for staff positions.#bcindeed

About Bowdoin
Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff-with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors.

We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College's multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.

Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin's reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.

Bowdoin's campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.

Shift

Employment Category
Casual

Benefits Eligible
No

Pay Type
Hourly

Background Check Package Requirements
Support Staff

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Bowdoin vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
No

Is a pre-placement physical required for this position?
Yes

Posting Date
02/13/2026

Applications Accepted Until

Open Until Filled
No

Type of Posting
Internal/External

Special Instructions to Applicants

If selected as a finalist, you will be required to submit information for three references, including name, email address, phone number and how you know the reference.

EEO Information
Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in…