Elementary School Science Teacher at Orchard School

Application Deadline

6/7/2026 11:55 PM Pacific

Date Posted
4/7/2026
Contact
Manila Bol
831-688-1074
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$250 - $350 Daily
Add'l Salary Info
Based on Experience and Education
Length of Work Year
184 Days
Employment Type
Full and Part Time

Job Summary

Job Summary

Orchard School is looking for a part-time educator who is passionate about teaching science to elementary grade students in a small private school on a 14 acre campus. We seek an educator with a demonstrated background in successfully implementing and designing hands-on, nature-rich, project and lab-based science curriculum. Primary duties include developing a curriculum that incorporates the campus whenever appropriate; teaching 2nd - 6th grade students in combined grades; organizing field trips and the annual Science Fair and Invention Convention; assessing students and writing winter and spring student evaluations; helping with recess duty, attending school events and staff meetings. * Must have teaching experience with elementary age children. * Experience at an alternative school is a plus.

Requirements / Qualifications

Credential Requirements: Credential preferred Required Documents: Cover Letter Resume 2 Letters of Recommendation Employment Questionnaire

Requirements / Qualifications

Credential Requirements: Credential preferred Required Documents: Cover Letter Resume 2 Letters of Recommendation Employment Questionnaire

Comments and Other Information

Please send or email by June 5, required documents to info@orchardschoolaptos.org or mail to Orchard School, 2288 Trout Gulch Rd., Aptos, CA 95003 Orchard School, established over 40 years ago, provides a unique, yet comprehensive K-6 education. At Orchard, we weave together the magic of an extraordinary faculty, a 14-acre campus and a down to earth philosophy that nourishes and honors the natural growth and development of children. Small class sizes, an organic garden and an animal farm create enriching “whole child” learning experiences that are hands-on and individualized. We provide Strong Core Academics, Lab-Based Science Curriculum, Art, Music, Physical Theater/Circus Arts, Electives, Ceramics, Archery, Leadership, Field Trips, Drama Productions and more.

Comments and Other Information


Please send or email by June 5, required documents to info@orchardschoolaptos.org or mail to Orchard School, 2288 Trout Gulch Rd., Aptos, CA 95003 Orchard School, established over 40 years ago, provides a unique, yet comprehensive K-6 education. At Orchard, we weave together the magic of an extraordinary faculty, a 14-acre campus and a down to earth philosophy that nourishes and honors the natural growth and development of children. Small class sizes, an organic garden and an animal farm create enriching “whole child” learning experiences that are hands-on and individualized. We provide Strong Core Academics, Lab-Based Science Curriculum, Art, Music, Physical Theater/Circus Arts, Electives, Ceramics, Archery, Leadership, Field Trips, Drama Productions and more.