Forest Preschool Teacher (Mon-Fri)

Magnolia Forest Preschool; Edmonds (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Magnolia Forest Preschool in Edmonds, WA is seeking a part-time substitute teacher to support our Magnolia Method, a play-based forest school approach. This position is 100% outdoors, Monday–Friday, September 2, 2026 to June 11, 2027.

No prior education or outdoor recreation experience is required, as we provide training and ongoing professional development. Substitute teachers are expected to commit to at least 2 work days per month and will help carry supplies into the forest, assist with

Qualifications

• Previous experience in education or outdoor recreation is not required.
• Training and ongoing professional development are provided.
• Substitute teachers are expected to commit to at least 2 days per month.
• Position runs Monday–Friday from September 2, 2026 to June 11, 2027.

Responsibilities

• Ensure student safety and follow site director’s risk assessments.
• Carry supplies into and out of the forest each day.
• Assist with carrying a small child if needed and navigate uneven terrain.
• Work 100% outside in all weather, dressing warmly and appropriately.

Job description

Campus:

Edmonds, WA

Job Type:

Part-Time

Pay:

$20/hr

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 aim to inspire curiosity, possibilities, imagination, contemplation, and exploration in a setting where children are free to express their interests, their needs, and their passions. Our students’s needs are paramount, but a teacher’s role is not simply a supporting role, it is an active, guiding role. A teacher’s goal is to be co-constructing knowledge that guides and supports the work in progress that is each child’s cognitive development.

Teachers will ensure student safety and follow site director’s risk assessments for all experiences in the forest. We expect teachers to carry supplies in and out of the forest each day, carry a small child if needed, and navigate uneven terrain. Our school operates 100% outside through rainy and cold weather. Teachers must dress adequately to stay warm and dry, including waterproof footwear.

We work to hire a diverse team of people who can support our culture of equity and inclusion. Previous experience in education or outdoor recreation is not required. We provide training and ongoing professional development, as well as opportunities for advancement. We expect substitute teachers to accept at least 2 work days per month.

This teaching position is Monday-Friday, September 2, 2026- June 11, 2027.

Magnolia Forest Preschool is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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