12/31/2025 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted 7/17/2025 Contact Christine Kan415-932-9069 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range
22 - 32 Per Hour Add'l Salary Info Depending on Experience Length of Work Year Academic Year Employment Type Full and Part Time Job Summary Job Summary
Salary: $22–$32/hour (depending on experience) Employment Type: Full-Time or Part-Time Location: Gualala, California Start Date: August 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: The Forager School is a progressive microschool on California’s North Coast, rooted in experiential, inquiry-driven education. Opening Fall 2025, Forager Elementary 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
Requirements / 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
Requirements / 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
Comments and Other Information 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? Comments and Other InformationTo 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? CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits ADD TO WISHLIST VIEW JOB WISHLIST APPLY (Current Employees ONLY) APPLY QUICK APPLY