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Volunteer Teacher Assistants

AVAILABLE POSITIONS:

Forest Freedom School Assistant Teacher (available immediately)

Employment Status: Volunteer

Location*: Huchiun Ohlone Land (Castro Valley & Oakland, CA)
Please note* we are an OUTDOOR program, rain or shine, the forest and the farm are our classrooms.

Hours: 8:30am - 4:00pm
We are looking for folks that can come in regularly, week after week
Specific hours, dictated by volunteer availability.

(see below for more information)

 
 

Forest Freedom School Assistant teacher

Volunteers make our community go round!

Assistant Teachers support teachers to carry the rhythm of the day. They care for young ones with radical empathy, and make sure children are safe and joyful during their time with us. Assistant Teachers are pro-active with details and next steps, they ensure transitions are seamless by supporting students that need extra transition time, transitioning materials, and anticipating needs. Assistant teachers learn from FFS Teachers and Lead Teachers by diligent observation and asking questions!

This position is a great opportunity for students, people beginning a career in early childhood education, or current educators who are interested in expanding their pedagogical practice into a more liberatory, decolonial, and consent-centered one.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE

  • Cultivators of Black joy — QTBIPOC, especially Black trans folks to the front!

  • Punctual, Curious, Self Starters

  • Empathetic Caretakers

  • Flexible

  • Nature lovers who enjoy long hikes

  • Fabulous, creative, compassionate, energetic, dedicated and rooted in community

  • Committed to continuous personal anti-oppression work

requirements

  • Vehicle and valid California driver's license preferred or have accessible rides to areas without public transit access

    • Our locations are in nature and are unfortunately difficult to access via public transportation- we want to make sure you can get to us reliably and easily! 

  • Some childcare experience

    • Or relevant educational coursework

    • Or life experience

  • In alignment with our founding principles

how to apply

If you have any extra questions about the position email info@abundantbeginnings.org