Elementary Assistant Teacher at The Forager School
Salary: $22–$32/hour (depending on experience)
Employment Type: Full-Time or Part-Time
Location: Gualala, California
Start Date: September 2025
Website: https://www.forager.school
The Forager School is launching a progressive elementary microschool rooted in hands-on, inquiry-based learning, and we’re looking for an Assistant Teacher to join our founding team. Building on the strong foundation of our preschool program, this is a unique opportunity to help build something new and meaningful alongside curious children, supportive families, and creative educators!
About the Program:
Opening Fall 2025, the Forager Elementary Program will begin with 7 to 10 children ages 5 to 9 in a mixed-age classroom. Students will engage in foundational academics integrated with STEAM-based projects, creative problem solving, and outdoor exploration. The Assistant Teacher will support the lead teacher in creating a dynamic, collaborative learning environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support daily learning experiences in literacy, math, science, art, social-emotional learning, and nature-based exploration. Lead portions of the daily program
- Foster a warm, inclusive classroom community and help students navigate routines, transitions, and collaborative learning
- Support students individually and in small groups, adapting to different ages, learning styles, and levels of readiness
- Collaborate with the lead teacher and specialists as a thought partner, sharing ideas and co-creating meaningful learning experiences
- Prepare and organize classroom materials and help document student learning
- Engage in training to support teaching of core curriculum programs
- Implementation of core curriculum programs
- Support the Elementary Director with administrative tasks
- Facilitate outdoor learning, field trips, and community-based projects
Qualifications:
- Experience working with early elementary-aged children
- Enthusiasm for experiential, nature-based, and child-centered education
- Collaborative, flexible, and dependable
- Up-to-date immunizations and ability to pass a background check upon hire
- Clean driving record
To Apply:
In lieu of a cover letter, please provide brief answers to the following questions, along with a resume to: info@forager.school
1. Share an activity or project you helped facilitate that sparked joy, curiosity, or deeper thinking for children. What made it special?
2. What excites you about working in a mixed-age, hands-on learning environment like The Forager School?
