Elementary Outdoor Education Teacher
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$48000 - $75000 per year |
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| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | 8205 E Evans Creek Road Rogue River, Oregon open_in_new |
About this job
Job Description
Elementary Classroom Teacher – Evans Valley Campus
River’s Edge Academy Charter School (REACH)
Rogue River, Oregon
Pay: $48,000 – $73,000 per year (DOE and licensure)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Evans Valley Campus – Rogue River, Oregon
About REACH
River’s Edge Academy Charter School (REACH) is a public charter school serving students through a personalized, relationship-driven educational model. We believe every child learns differently and deserves access to a learning environment that supports their individual strengths, needs, and goals. Our school values strong partnerships with families, high expectations for students, and a whole-child approach to education.
The Evans Valley Campus offers a structured, community-centered learning environment where students receive individualized support, meaningful academic instruction, and opportunities to build confidence, responsibility, and a love of learning.
Why Evans Valley?
The Evans Valley Campus offers a unique opportunity to teach in a small, close-knit school community where relationships matter and every student is known by name. Our campus combines the structure and consistency of a traditional school setting with the flexibility and innovation of a personalized learning model and serves students in grades K-4 and has a four day school week.
Located in the beautiful Evans Valley region of Southern Oregon, our campus provides access to abundant outdoor learning opportunities that extend beyond the classroom walls. Teachers are encouraged to incorporate nature-based learning, environmental education, field studies, project-based learning, and hands-on experiences that connect academic content to the world around students.
At Evans Valley, you'll have the opportunity to:
- Build meaningful relationships with students and families in a supportive community environment.
- Teach in smaller class settings where individualized instruction is valued and encouraged.
- Help students develop confidence, independence, and a love of learning.
- Utilize outdoor spaces and local natural resources to enrich student learning experiences.
- Collaborate with a dedicated team committed to student growth, belonging, and success.
- Make a lasting impact on students who benefit from additional structure, connection, and personalized support.
If you are looking for a teaching position where you can know your students deeply, partner closely with families, and bring learning to life through both classroom and outdoor experiences, Evans Valley may be the perfect fit.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Create and maintain a safe, welcoming, and productive learning environment for all students.
- Plan and deliver standards-aligned instruction that meets the needs of diverse learners.
- Differentiate instruction and provide targeted interventions to support student growth.
- Build strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
- Support the implementation of school-wide culture systems that promote student success, accountability, and belonging.
- Utilize restorative practices and positive behavior supports to address student behavior and strengthen relationships.
- Monitor student progress and use data to inform instructional decisions.
- Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress, goals, and support needs.
- Collaborate with instructional assistants, special education staff, and other support personnel.
- Design and facilitate outdoor, experiential, and place-based learning opportunities that connect students with the natural environment and local community.
- Participate in staff meetings, professional development, school events, field experiences, and community activities.
- Maintain accurate records and comply with all state, federal, and school requirements.
Qualifications
Required
- Valid Oregon Teaching License or ability to obtain a charter school registry license (Bachelors Degree)
- Experience working with children and relationship-building skills.
- Knowledge of differentiated instruction and student-centered learning practices.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work effectively with students from diverse academic, social, and behavioral backgrounds.
What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate:
- Believes every student can succeed when provided the right support.
- Creates engaging and meaningful learning experiences.
- Values teamwork, flexibility, creativity, and problem-solving.
- Builds strong partnerships with families.
- Maintains high expectations while leading with empathy and respect.
- Enjoys learning beyond the classroom and sees the outdoors as an extension of the educational environment.
- Contributes positively to a collaborative school culture.
Benefits
- Oregon PERS participation
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Paid sick leave and personal leave
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Oregon Teaching License (or proof of eligibility for a charter school registry license)
- Three professional references
River’s Edge Academy Charter School is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and students.
Our program is built on strong relationships, individualized instruction, and real-world learning experiences that help students thrive both academically and personally. Staff at REACH work in a collaborative, student-centered environment where innovation, flexibility, and meaningful connections are at the core of the work.
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