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Teaching Opportunity
Outdoor Elementary School - Teaching Associate
Start Date: 11/15/23

About Everlasting Education
Everlasting Education, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to environmental education. Our school provides students of all ages with meaningful experiences in the natural world that connect them to the living history of their local community. This is achieved through 100% outdoor learning in a variety of natural and urban classrooms in Los Angeles County. We operate a full-time elementary school and an after-school extra-curricular hiking program. We hope that your disposition and beliefs align with our organization and that you will eventually join us as a positive and helpful staff member!

We are currently hiring an assistant teacher for our elementary school.

The Four Pillars of Everlasting Education teaching pedagogy are:
1. Place-Based Learning
2. Nature Connection
3. Constructivist Classrooms
4. Social-Emotional Learning

Job Summary Details
Position Title: Assistant Teacher
Daily Hours: Monday – Thursday, 8am – 3:30pm; Friday, 8am – 1:30pm
Total Hours: 33 hours/week
Contract Dates: November 15, 2026 – June 30, 2027
Pay: $17.50 - $30 (depending on experience)
Location: Northeast Los Angeles (Griffith Park, Elysian Park, Pasadena, Altadena)

Job Description
Everlasting Education is seeking an Assistant Teacher for its outdoor elementary school.

The primary function of the Assistant Teacher is to have an amazing time with our students while we learn and discover together out in the field. The mission of our program is to create lasting educational experiences that connect students with their natural surroundings. Teaching Associates work to foster our students' curiosity, engage them in thought provoking conversation, and provide them with assistance when needed.

Each class consists of 12 students and a lead teacher, who the Assistant Teacher supports.

Class runs from 8:00am - 3:30pm on Monday – Thursday and 8:00am – 1:30pm on Friday.

Staff is required to arrive 15 minutes prior to programming for daily planning check-ins (8:00am).

Role Responsibilities

• Supervise students throughout the school day: on our daily hikes, during meals, games, and lessons,
• Ensure students safely stay with the group while walking and are on task during activities,
• Encourage students to engage in mindfulness and kindness,
• Genuinely engage with student curiosity and conversation,
• Assist students who need extra guidance,
• Support students who are struggling emotionally or physically,
• Provide medical attention to students in need, from Band Aids to CPR,
• Facilitate inquiry-based learning,
• Lead lessons and activities,
• Attend to the safety of all students, including our COVID-19 health safety protocols,
• Assist students in safely finding a private bathroom in wilderness spaces,
• Support students during snack, water, and lunch breaks to ensure sufficient hydration and caloric intake,
• Have fun and connect with our students and the environment!

Note: This position is meant to develop leadership and encourage growth. As the school year progresses, Assistant Teachers will begin to develop and lead lessons of their own with freedom to be creative and adventurous with their teaching style and lesson content with the goal of promotion to Lead Teacher.

Qualifications

• Comfort spending extended periods of time outdoors,
• Knowledge and interest in California’s natural and cultural history,
• Personable with the ability to interact effectively with others,
• Patient and intuitively empathetic to student needs,
• Reliable transportation to be punctual and dependable each day,
• Team-oriented with collaborative energy for class planning,
• Ability to hike up to 5 miles/day, occasionally in the heat and other strenuous elements,
• 2+ years of college with a background in education, sociology, biology, ecology, environmental studies, natural science or related field preferred
• Previous teaching experience,
• Previous experience summer camps, outdoor education, or another informal learning environments with children,
• Current Red Cross CPR Training Certification or ability to obtain within two weeks of employment start.

Next Steps
If you are interested in applying for this position, we encourage you to send a brief cover letter & current resume.

Here is the structure of our hiring process:

1. Candidate submits resume and cover letter,
2. Phone Interview,
3. In-person Interview,
4. Final Debrief.

Thank you for your interest in this position. We look forward to hearing from you and working through this process together!

Regards,

Michael Galano
Executive Director & Lead Teacher
Everlasting Education, Inc.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.50 - $30.00 per hour

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Education: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person