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Assistant Teacher for Little Peepers Forest School

Does the thought of spending your day outdoors appeal to you? Are you interested in working with children ages 3-6, in a fun, exciting, natural setting? Do you have experience as a naturalist or in the field of outdoor/environmental education?Are you comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions? Do you have an authentic and infectious love of the natural world?

Position Description:

  • Daily responsibility, with the group’s lead teacher, for the supervision of a small group, up to 10 children.
  • Set-up and clean-up daily activities based on pre-existing nature themes in a pre-set program
  • Care for equipment, facilities and grounds
  • Ensure the outdoor learning environments are in good condition to support safe,engaging, rich learning experiences and positive child development.
  • Work with lead teacher who plans and implements each day’s lessons and activities for the children

School is located at the South Shore Nature Center, East Islip

*Job starts end of August and follows the East Islip School district calendar
Entry level position salary range $16.50 -$18 an hour
How to Apply:
Please send resume to Kimberly Uresk, Little Peepers Forest School Director ([email protected]) or Peter Walsh, Seatuck Education Director ([email protected]) 

Application deadline – July 25th

Internships

Internships

• Schoolyear Internships –

Seatuck offers volunteer conservation and education opportunities for college and high school students throughout the school year. These can be ongoing year- or semester-long arrangements, or short-term participation with various projects. For more information please reach out to [email protected].

Fellowships

• ISLE Project Fellowships –

New for 2025, Seatuck is excited to announce the ISLE Project Fellowships, a new opportunity (both during the summer and the school year) for college students to gain hands-on experience in conservation and education. The ISLE Project, which stands for Introducing Students to Long Island’s Estuaries, is an education initiative that engages students in in-school lessons, field trips and hands-on experiences related to estuaries, including helping to raise juvenile oysters. The fellowship positions are designed to support all aspects of the project. They will provide valuable experience working with Seatuck and the Town of Islip Shellfish Cultivation Facility on oyster cultivation and education efforts around the Great South Bay. 

Position Description:

ISLE Project Fellows will assist in various aspects of the project, from hatchery operations to educational programming. Your responsibilities may include:

  • Hatchery Operations – Assisting hatchery staff with algae cultivation & feedings; oyster broodstock conditioning & spawning; and care of juvenile oysters through various stages
  • Equipment Maintenance – Keeping hatchery systems clean and operational
  • Oyster Fieldwork – Tending to and monitoring oysters in grow-out site
  • Public Outreach & Education – Leading hatchery tours, engaging the public in oyster conservation and assisting with educational programming

Fellowship Details:

  • Duration: 8 to 11 weeks
  • Time Commitment: 25 to 35 hours per week
  • Location: Seatuck Environmental Association and Town of Islip Oyster Hatchery (East Islip) and Shorefront Park (Patchogue)
  • Compensation: $16.50 per hour

How to Apply:  

Email [email protected] with your resume and a brief cover letter explaining your interest in the fellowship. Include “ISLE Project Fellowship” in the subject line. For the summer positions, the deadline to apply is April 25, 2

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