Salary: $25–$32/hour (depending on experience)
Employment Type: Full-Time or Part-Time
Benefits: Paid sick days, vacation days, and holidays; professional development stipend; and retirement program participation for all employees. Full-time employees also receive a gym membership and 50% employee coverage in our health and dental plans.
Website: https://www.forager.school
The Forager School is a progressive elementary microschool rooted in hands-on, inquiry-based learning, and we’re looking for an Associate Teacher to join our team. This is a unique opportunity to grow something meaningful alongside curious children, supportive families, and creative educators!
Key Responsibilities:
Support daily learning experiences in literacy, math, science, art, social-emotional learning, and nature-based exploration. Lead portions of the daily schedule.
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 and co-create meaningful learning experiences
Prepare and organize classroom materials and help document student learning
Engage in training to support teaching of core curriculum programs
Support the Elementary Director with administrative tasks
Support 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:
Please send a resume and short letter of interest to info@forager.school. We'd love to hear from you!
We’re also seeking a Classroom Aide to join our growing team! Learn more at forager.school/careers
