Outdoor Nature School Teaching Assistant Hands-on Learning

Pacific University; Forest Grove, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Pacific University is hiring a Nature School Teaching Assistant for the Wild Roots program, based Off Campus at Forest Grove and the Wild Roots Farm Campus. The role supports outdoor learning for mixed-age groups and offers hands-on experience in child development and place-based education.

You’ll assist with preparing materials, welcoming children, guiding explorations, modeling safe tool use, and helping with routines, meals, and site care, while reflecting on strategies that support

Qualifications

• Dependable, warm and attentive.
• Able to communicate clearly and maintain appropriate boundaries.
• Ability to work collaboratively outdoors in varied weather.
• Must complete required safety training.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with preparing materials for outdoor learning.
• Welcoming children and supporting exploration and activities.
• Modeling safe tool use and stewardship.
• Helping children navigate routines, meals, and site care.
• Observing children and reflecting on strategies to support participation and belonging.

Skills

Dependable

Warm

Attentive

Job description

Pacific University is hiring a Nature School Teaching Assistant for the Wild Roots program, based Off Campus at Forest Grove and the Wild Roots Farm Campus. The role supports outdoor learning for mixed-age groups and offers hands-on experience in child development and place-based education.

You’ll assist with preparing materials, welcoming children, guiding explorations, modeling safe tool use, and helping with routines, meals, and site care, while reflecting on strategies that support