Early Childhood Educator; part-time

Job Title

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.

• 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

• 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
• 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

• Child development coursework or an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education
• Acceptable Educational Equivalents: A combination of education with extensive experience. Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Minimum of one-year experience working with young children

The hourly rate for this position is $21 per hour.

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

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.

• 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.

Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.

Posting Number: C00399JP

Posting Date: 01/09/2026

Applications Accepted Until:
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