Edmonds: Forest Preschool Teacher (Mon-Fri)
Part-time position at the Edmonds campus, Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–1:30 pm, September 2, 2026 – June 11, 2027. Pay: $20/hr.
About the role
Magnolia teachers aim to learn and apply the Magnolia Method, a play-based forest-school curriculum inspired by the tradition of European forest schools. Substitute teachers promote the holistic development of all children, fostering resilient, confident, independent, and creative learners. At Magnolia, teachers inspire curiosity, possibilities, imagination, contemplation, and exploration in a setting where children are free to express their interests, needs, and passions. The teacher’s role is active and guiding: co-constructing knowledge that supports each child’s cognitive development while ensuring student safety and following the site director’s risk assessments for all forest experiences.
Responsibilities
- Carry supplies in and out of the forest each day
- Carry a small child if needed
- Navigate uneven terrain
- Dress adequately for all weather (waterproof footwear, warm, dry layers)
- Accept at least two work days per month
Requirements
- School operates 100 % outdoors through rainy and cold weather
- No prior experience in education or outdoor recreation required
Benefits
- Training and ongoing professional development
- Opportunities for advancement