Early Childhood Educator - Part Time

Job Summary

The Educator position at Bowdoin College’s Children’s Center offers early childhood professionals a dynamic opportunity to work in a college campus center where staff provide care to children in a professional atmosphere. The environment is calm, organized, and collaborative, with an emphasis on attachment-based learning, nature‑based programs, and a NAEYC‑accredited framework. Educators support a nurturing environment and a developmentally appropriate curriculum, working under the guidance of Co‑Lead Educators.

• Targeted pay range: $22.00 – $23.00 per hour, based on education and years of experience.
• New employees receive a $1,000 sign‑on bonus, paid after 90 days upon meeting eligibility requirements.

• Health, vision, and dental insurance (effective on date of hire).
• Life and disability insurance.
• $1,000 Employee Referral Program bonus.
• Retirement plan – 10.12% annual contribution (eligible after 1 year of service and age 26).
• Accrued vacation: up to 10 days (1st year), 15 days (2nd year).
• Accrued personal/sick time: up to 12 days.
• 17 paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave (after 1 year).
• Access to campus facilities, including gym and pool.
• Free fitness and wellness classes.

• Associate Degree in early childhood education or related field with a minimum of 2 years’ experience working with children born through age 8, preferably in an accredited program.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and genuine commitment to early childhood education.
• Flexibility and reflective teaching skills focused on the whole child.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and internet research for classroom planning.
• Willingness to learn additional relevant programs.

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with children born through age 8.
• Valid driver’s license and adherence to the College Motor Vehicle Use Policy.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification (or obtain within 1 month of employment).
• Completion of Child Abuse Policy statement, OSHA blood borne pathogen training, and proof of Hepatitis B vaccination (or written declination).
• Genuine commitment to early childhood education.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in early childhood education or related field.
• Experience with emergent curriculum or Reggio Emilia‑inspired programs.
• Interest in play‑based and nature‑based environments.
• Prior experience in an accredited child care program.

• 20 hours per week between 7:30 a.m. and 5:45 p.m.
• Monday–Friday schedule.
• Full‑time, year‑round position (0.50 FTE).

Bowdoin College is unable to provide visa sponsorship for staff positions. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of background checks.

Bowdoin College complies with applicable federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, pregnancy, pregnancy status, pregnancy test, genetic information, veteran status, disability, and other protected classes.