The Cooperative Nature School at The Trustees Moose Hill Farm

02/22/2023

The Chestnut classroom participated in the Global Big Backyard Bird Count!
Swipe ➡️ to see some of the feathered friends seen from the windows at the

02/21/2023

We saw this amazing red tailed hawk sitting on a branch across the street on our journey back to the

02/14/2023

💜 Happy Valentine’s Day from all of us at the

02/09/2023

These children are getting Keeli ready!!!

02/08/2023

“They’re not just playing in nature, they are: learning, creating, sensing, believing, relaxing, exploring, observing, wondering, connecting, discovering, appreciating, understanding, experimenting…”
-Penny Whitehouse

02/03/2023

📬 The Chestnuts at the are participating in the Iditarod Education Department postcard exchange.
As of yesterday, they have received 7 and sent out 45 cards!

01/26/2023

We checked out some great life-size Great Horned Owl wings (made by the Chestnuts at the ) and compared our own wingspan to that of an owl. It is amazing to see how large the wings are in comparison to the size of an owls body!

01/18/2023

🦉 Don’t forget to RSVP on ParentSquare. Space is limited and both sessions are almost full!

01/17/2023

Our very own Keeli, a Chestnut teacher at the is a 2024 Finalist for the Iditarod’s Teacher on the Trail…and she needs our help!

Each year, one teacher is selected (out of hundreds of applicants) to serve as the Iditarod Dog Sled Race’s official educational liaison by dispatching information, resources, and lesson plans to thousands of classrooms following the race remotely.

Keeli is one of three final applicants and must travel to Alaska next month for 10 days for the final round. We are hoping to rally our amazing Cooperative community and raise $2,500 to support the cost of her air travel, food, and lodging for her upcoming trip. We have started a fundraising page and we hope you will consider making a contribution by clicking the link below.

We know there is no one more capable and deserving than Keeli, and making it this far is an incredible honor for her and own community. We can’t wait to follow her every step of the way!

For years Keeli has brought her dedication, passion and talent to our youngest learners, and now is our chance to pay it back by sending her on the adventure of a lifetime. GO KEELI!!

https://gofund.me/086e3daf

01/17/2023

“Roots of understanding grow deep when curious minds are nourished in nature.”
~Nell Regan K.

01/17/2023

01/09/2023

We pride ourselves on creating supportive and positive working conditions for our teachers through:

⬇️ low teacher-student ratios (1:8)
⏰ 2 weeks of PTO
🗓️ 2 additional paid weeks off when school is closed (one week in July and one week in August)
💻 all trainings paid and time compensated, including 4 paid professional development days each year
1️⃣4️⃣ federal and state holidays off, including a 3 day Thanksgiving break paid
💲$500 reimbursement for college courses in Early Childhood Education (maximum benefit $1000/year)
🩺 50% contribution to Tufts Health Care Plan
😷 Additional 3 days paid COVID sick leave

Schedule is Monday through Friday, hours vary from 7:30am-4:30pm to 8:30am-5:30pm depending on staffing and includes a 1 hour unpaid break. This is a year round position.

🌳We are looking for individuals with a sense of fun who truly enjoy working with young children. Initiative, creativity, communication and teamwork skills are essential. Ideal candidate will also be energetic, positive and patient. We hike almost daily in all sorts of safe weather conditions.

Interested candidates are asked to submit a cover letter and resume to Gail at [email protected].