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We are currently seeking assistant teachers and substitute directors for the 2023/2024 school year and beyond.
The job description for the assistant teacher position is below. If you are interested in becoming a substitute director for the Forager School, please email us at info@forager.school.
Assistant Teacher for a Preschool on the Sonoma/Mendocino Coast
Salary: $20/hr+ (depending on experience)
Employment Type: Full-Time or Part-Time
Benefits: Sick days, paid holidays, professional development to support career growth (ECE credits, conferences, workshops, skills training, etc.)
Location: Gualala, California
Start Date: August 2023
Seeking an Assistant Teacher for a vibrant, creative, mixed-age preschool on the California coast in the Sea Ranch/Gualala area. The Forager School is a play-based preschool for kids ages 2 to 5. We prioritize a love of learning, creative problem-solving, outdoor exploration, and social-emotional learning. Located in a rural setting, our school is well integrated with the outdoors and fosters an appreciation and understanding of the natural environment.
The Assistant Teacher will collaborate with the Preschool Director to build a learning environment for 8 to 12 students. Our ideal candidate is creative, flexible, self-motivated, highly collaborative, and values strong relationships. Additionally, s/he is familiar with Reggio Emilia, Waldorf, and Montessori approaches, and is excited to partner with the Preschool Director to develop a curriculum that encourages children to be active participants in their own education. This position will report to the Preschool Director. Passion for education and a love of children are a given!
In this role, you would:
Provide nurturing care and maintain a safe and supportive learning environment for young children.
Assist the Preschool Director in carrying out lesson plans by preparing and setting up classroom activities and leading portions of the daily program.
Collaborate in curriculum development and field trip programming based on students’ developmental stages and interests. Attend regular meetings with the Preschool Director to discuss curriculum plans and development observations.
Support teaching key skills including social-emotional and interpersonal skills, sharing, self-awareness, self-confidence, emotional intelligence, and relationship building.
Maintain an open line of communication with parents and provide constructive feedback on a regular or as-needed basis under the guidance of the Preschool Director. Participate in parent-teacher conferences.
Supervise and engage with children on field trips and drive the school vehicle as needed.
Assist in keeping the classroom clean and orderly throughout the day, and assist with setup and cleanup at the beginning/end of each day.
Help children use the bathroom and assist with nap-time diapering.
Support the Preschool Director with administrative tasks as necessary.
Work with diverse populations of children and adults from a wide variety of backgrounds.
Requirements:
At least one (1) year of experience working with children ages 2 to 5 years old, preferably in a childcare setting.
Completed or currently in the process of earning a minimum of six (6) ECE credits. Candidates interested in obtaining director level credentials are encouraged to apply.
Bilingual candidates (Spanish and English) encouraged to apply.
Covid-19 Vaccine and booster shots required.
Submit to a criminal background check upon hire.
Clean driving record and ability to drive a school vehicle.
To Apply:
Apply through the button below or send an email to info@forager.school.
In lieu of a cover letter, please provide brief answers to the following prompts:
Describe an inspiring lesson for preschool aged children that you have organized and taught.
Describe a previous experience where you worked in collaboration with another teacher in a learning environment, and what you learned from this experience.