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Nature/Forest School Teacher + Student Support Aide (Full-Time)

WildRoots Nature School
Start Date: May 4, 2026
Location: Farm & Forest Campuses (Washington County, OR)

 

Position Overview

We are seeking a compassionate, adaptable educator to join our team in a unique full-time role that blends nature-based teaching, individualized student support, and intentional planning time.

This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, relationship-centered environment and is passionate about inclusive, nature-based education.

 

Weekly Rhythm:

• 1-2 days/week – Teaching in a mixed-age class

• 2-3 days/week – 1:1 student support 

• 1 day/week (Friday) – Paid prep, planning, documentation, and team collaboration. Work from home most Fridays. Every other week team meetings are held in person.

At WildRoots, we believe that children thrive when they feel seen, supported, and connected. This role is central to holding both the needs of an individual child and the broader classroom community.

 

Schedule: 

• Full-time (40 hrs/week)

• Monday-Thursday: On-site at Farm or Forest Campus

• Friday: Dedicated prep & planning day (flexible location depending on needs)              

 

Compensation:

• $24-$32/hour, depending on experience and qualifications

This range reflects competitive wages in Washington County, Oregon, particularly for candidates with experience in:

• Special education or behavioral support

• Occupational therapy or sensory integration

• Forest school or outdoor education                    

 

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Paid holidays (aligned with school calendar)

• Professional development stipend + paid training opportunities

• Dedicated weekly planning time (Friday)

• Opportunities for growth into leadership roles (Program Lead, Program Manager, Therapeutic Support roles)

• Supportive, collaborative, mission-driven team culture

 

Key Responsibilities

Teaching Days (2-3 Days/Week)

• Lead or co-lead a mixed-age class using a nature-based, emergent curriculum

• Facilitate hands-on learning rooted in:

  • Curiosity and exploration

  • Seasonal rhythms

  • Child-led inquiry

• Support group dynamics through modeling, connection, and guidance

• Maintain a safe, engaging outdoor learning environment

 

1:1 Support Days (1-2 Days/Week)

• Provide consistent, attuned support for a student who benefits from additional guidance

• Support:

  • Emotional regulation

  • Social interactions

  • Transitions and daily flow

• Implement individualized strategies aligned with our neuro-affirming, relationship-based approach

• Collaborate with teachers, families, and outside providers as needed

• Balance individual support while staying connected to the group environment 

 

Prep & Planning Day (Fridays)

• Weekly curriculum planning and material preparation

• Documentation (learning stories, observations, communication)

• Team collaboration and meetings

• Environment setup and organization

• Opportunity to contribute to broader program development 

 

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children (ages 3–12 preferred)

• Brings a calm, grounded, and responsive presence

• Has experience (or strong interest) in:

  • Neurodiversity-affirming practices

  • Emotional/behavioral support

  • Inclusive education

• Is comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions

• Has a deep appreciation for nature-based learning

Bonus Experience:

• Background in special education, OT, counseling, or therapeutic support

• Experience in forest school or alternative education settings

• Familiarity with regenerative gardening, permaculture, or land-based learning

 

Who You Are

• You see behavior as communication

• You value connection over control

• You are flexible, reflective, and collaborative

• You can hold both individual and group needs with care 

 

Who We Are

WildRoots Collective is a nonprofit organization dedicated to growing resilient communities through learning and stewardship. Our work weaves together education, environmental restoration, and community connection across our forest, farm, and garden campuses in Washington County, Oregon.

One of our core programs, WildRoots Nature School, serves children ages 3–15 through nature-based, child-centered learning. Our approach is grounded in emergent curriculum, where curiosity, play, and real-world experiences guide the development of the whole child. We believe that nature is the first teacher, and that immersive, outdoor learning fosters resilience, creativity, and a deep sense of belonging.

Across all of our programs, we are committed to being a neuro-affirming and inclusive organization, centering social-emotional development, relationship-based guidance, and individualized support. We recognize that each child—and each community member—brings unique strengths, experiences, and ways of being.

Beyond the classroom, our work extends into the broader community through land stewardship, regenerative gardening, restoration projects, and community-based programming, including our B-street Learning Commons. We strive to create spaces that are welcoming, culturally responsive, and rooted in connection.

At WildRoots, we value connection over control, curiosity over compliance, and growth over perfection—for both children and educators.

 

Why This Role Matters

This position is essential to our commitment to inclusive, equitable education. By supporting both the individual child and the classroom, you help create a learning environment where all children can truly belong and thrive.

 

To Apply

Please submit the following:

• A resume outlining your relevant experience

• A letter of intent/interest sharing your background, approach to working with children, and what draws you to this role and our program

• Three professional references

Applications can be sent to info@wildroots.love using the position title as the subject line. We encourage applicants to share not only their experience, but also their values and passions as they relate to this work.

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Lead Teacher + Program Coordinator @ Blooming B-street Learning Commons

 

WildRoots Nature School

Start Date: May/June 2026

Location: Farm Campus (Gales Creek) & B-street Learning Commons (Forest Grove)

 

Position Overview

We are seeking a dynamic, organized, and heart-centered educator to join our team in a full-time, blended role that combines teaching, program coordination, and community-based work.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in both hands-on learning environments with children and program development, and who is excited to help grow a vibrant, community-centered educational space.

We are especially excited to welcome someone who is bilingual or multilingual and inspired to bring language and cultural learning into our daily rhythms in meaningful, joyful, and integrated ways.

 

Weekly Rhythm:

• 2 days/week (Tuesdays & Thursdays) – Lead Teacher for the Meadowlarks class (ages 5–7) at the Farm Campus

• 3 days/week (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays) – Program Coordination & Education at B-street Learning Commons

 

Compensation

$24-$32/hour - depending on experience and qualifications                                  

 

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Paid holidays (aligned with school calendar)

• Professional development stipend + paid training opportunities

• Opportunities for growth into roles such as Program Manager, Site Director, or Executive Assistant

• Collaborative, mission-driven team culture rooted in connection and shared purpose

 

Key Responsibilities

 

Meadowlarks Lead Teacher (2.5 Days/Week)

 

• Lead a mixed-age group of children (ages 5-7) in a nature-based, emergent, and child-driven curriculum

• Foster a classroom environment rooted in: 

  • Curiosity and exploration 

  • Social emotional development

  • Hands-on, real-world learning

• Integrate language learning organically through songs, storytelling, games, and daily conversations

• Create opportunities for children to experience language as a living, relations, and cultural practice

• Guide group dynamics with a relationship-based, neuro-affirming approach

• Incorporate seasonal rhythms, storytelling, and land-based learning into daily experiences

 

B-street Program Coordinator & Educator (2.5 Days/Week)

 

This role is central to the success of our Roots to Resilience (R2R) project and the continued growth of B-street as a vibrant community hub.

 

Program Coordination & Administration:

• Coordinate communication with project partners and community members

• Support outreach and engagement with diverse and multilingual communities

• Organize and support community listening sessions, workshops, and events

• Coordinate logistics for programs, including scheduling, materials, and outreach

• Support development and oversight of a paid internship program

 

Education & Facilitation:

• Co-facilitate workshops and hands-on learning experiences

• Support youth and community engagement in restoration, gardening, and land-based learning

• Integrate culturally responsive and language-inclusive practices into programming

 

Site Stewardship & Development:

• Support day-to-day functionality and organization of the B-street site

• Participate in and help lead regenerative gardening, native plant propagation, and restoration efforts

• Help evolve B-street as a welcoming, accessible, and culturally inclusive community space

 

Qualifications

 

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children (elementary age preferred)

• Is bilingual or multilingual (Spanish strongly preferred; all languages welcome)

• Is excited to share language and culture in an integrated, age-appropriate way

• Has strong organizational and communication skills

• Is a self-starter who can manage multiple projects and responsibilities

• Brings a collaborative, flexible, and solution-oriented mindset

• Is comfortable (and enjoys!) working outdoors in all weather conditions

 

Strongly Preferred:

• Experience in environmental education, outdoor education, or forest school settings

• Familiarity with regenerative gardening, permaculture, or land stewardship practices

• Experience coordinating programs, events, or community initiatives

 

Who You Are

• You are equally comfortable leading a group of children in the forest and coordinating a community event

• You are passionate about language, culture, and community connection

• You take initiative and follow through

• You value connection, equity, and inclusive practices

 

Who We Are

WildRoots Collective is a nonprofit organization dedicated to growing resilient communities through learning and stewardship. Our work weaves together education, environmental restoration, and community connection across our forest, farm, and garden campuses in Washington County, Oregon.

 

The B-street Learning Commons is a central expression of this mission—a community-rooted space where people gather to learn, share skills, grow food, and care for the land together. B-street serves as both a learning environment and a community hub, offering workshops, restoration projects, and hands-on opportunities that connect people more deeply to place and to one another.

 

One of our core programs, WildRoots Nature School, serves children ages 3–16 through nature-based, child-centered learning. Grounded in emergent curriculum, our approach invites curiosity, play, and real-world experiences to guide development. We believe that nature is the first teacher, and that immersive outdoor learning fosters resilience, creativity, and a deep sense of belonging.

 

Across all of our work, we are committed to being a welcoming, inclusive, and community-driven organization. We prioritize relationship-building, equity, and access, and we strive to create spaces where people of all backgrounds feel a sense of belonging and connection.

 

At WildRoots, we value connection over control, collaboration over hierarchy, and growth over perfection—and we bring these values into both our programs and our team culture.

 

Why This Role Matters

This position plays a vital role in weaving together our education programs, community initiatives, and commitment to cultural and linguistic inclusion. You will help shape both the daily experiences of children and the broader impact of our work in the community.

 

How to Apply

If this role speaks to you, we’d love to hear from you.

 

Please send:

• A resume

• A letter of interest/intent

• Three professional references

 

to info@wildroots.love and use the position title in your subject line.

 

In your letter, we invite you to share not just your experience, but also what draws you to this work—community, land, learning, and connection.

 

Bilingual and multilingual applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Nature/Forest Preschool or K/1st Teacher

WildRoots Nature School

Start Date: May 2026

Location: WildRoots Farm/Forest Campus| Gales Creek/Hillsboro, OR

 

Position Overview

We are seeking a warm, playful, and heart-centered educator to lead one of our preschool classes (ages 3–5) or k/1st grade classes in a full-time role rooted in nature-based, child-centered learning.

This position is ideal for someone who thrives in early childhood environments and understands that the early years are a time for deep connection, sensory exploration, and foundational social-emotional development. Our teachers create spaces where children can move, imagine, explore, and build relationships with the land and one another.

We are especially excited to welcome someone who is bilingual or multilingual and inspired to bring language and cultural learning into daily rhythms in meaningful, joyful, and integrated ways.

Weekly Rhythm:

• Monday-Thursday - Teaching, 8am-4pm (children present 9am-3pm)

• Friday – Paid prep, planning, documentation, and team collaboration 

 

Compensation

• $24–$32/hour, depending on experience and qualifications

 

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Paid holidays (aligned with school calendar)

• Professional development stipend + paid training opportunities

• Dedicated weekly planning day

• Opportunities for growth into leadership roles

• Collaborative, mission-driven team culture

 

Who We Are

WildRoots Collective is a nonprofit organization dedicated to growing resilient communities through learning and stewardship. One of our core programs, WildRoots Nature School, serves children through immersive, outdoor, nature-based education across our forest, farm, and garden campuses.

Our preschool program is grounded in play-based, emergent learning, where children are supported in developing social-emotional skills, self-awareness, and confidence through hands-on experiences. We are a neuro-affirming and inclusive program, and we approach behavior through connection, curiosity, and guidance rather than control.

 

Key Responsibilities

🌿 Classroom Leadership

• Lead a group of children (ages 3–5 or 5-7) in a nature-based, emergent curriculum

• Create a nurturing environment that supports:

  • Play, imagination, and exploration

  • Social-emotional development

  • Connection to nature and seasonal rhythms

• Integrate storytelling, songs, movement, and hands-on experiences into the daily flow

🌱 Child Development & Guidance

• Support children in building:

  • Emotional regulation

  • Social skills and collaboration

  • Independence and confidence

• Use a relationship-based, neuro-affirming approach to guide behavior

• Meet each child at their individual developmental stage

🍂 Daily Rhythm & Environment

• Establish a consistent, gentle daily rhythm

• Support transitions with songs, movement, and visual cues

• Maintain a safe, organized, and engaging outdoor learning environment

• Incorporate gardening, sensory play, and natural materials

✏️ Prep & Planning (Fridays)

• Curriculum planning and material preparation

• Writing learning stories and documentation

• Family communication

• Team meetings and collaboration

 

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with young children (ages 3–5, 5-7 preferred)

• Brings a calm, responsive, and joyful presence

• Has a strong understanding of early childhood development

• Is comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions

• Has a passion for nature-based and play-based learning

Strongly Preferred:

• Experience in forest school, outdoor education, or alternative education settings

• Background in early childhood education

• Bilingual or multilingual (Spanish strongly preferred)

• Familiarity with emergent curriculum and child-led learning

 

Who You Are

• You value connection over control

• You are playful, patient, and grounded

• You see behavior as communication

• You are flexible, reflective, and collaborative

 

Why This Role Matters

This role supports children in some of their most formative years—helping them build a strong foundation of confidence, curiosity, emotional awareness, and connection to the natural world.

 

How to Apply

Please submit:

• A resume

• A letter of interest/intent

• Three professional references

to info@wildroots.love using the position title in the subject line.

We encourage applicants to share not only their experience, but also their values and passions as they relate to this work.
Bilingual and multilingual applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.