g4/5 lead teacher in experiential school
Crestone Charter School
Crestone Charter School is a small rural charter school located in the town of Crestone, Colorado, close to the Great Sand Dunes National Park. Crestone is a town tucked into the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range. Crestone is an open-minded, adventurously unique, isolated, and tight-knit community serving more than twenty spiritual retreat centers of different creeds, with a population of 2,000 residents. The Charter School is a centerpiece of this community, and as such, the faculty and staff have a shared and very public sense of responsibility for creating and maintaining the highest standards in education. The Crestone Charter School is an equal opportunity employer.
Our new teacher...
- forges strong mentor relationships with students.
- teaches Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.
- provides strong early literacy and math education and interventions.
- differentiates instruction, supports special education services, and meets each student’s needs.
- teaches experientially, in class and outdoors, and leads travel learning adventures.
Job Description:
- Have a deep understanding and experience in elementary literacy and math education
- Be able to differentiate and individualize learning plans to cater to student needs
- Utilize data to drive instructional planning and to develop interventions
- Create lesson plans that go beyond the scope of the textbook and even the classroom (experiential learning)
- Plan, facilitate, and implement in-state or out-of-state trips
- Must hold a valid driver’s license and be prepared to learn to drive a 12-passenger van or activity bus.
Job Qualifications Preferences:
- Previous teaching experience, teacher licensure, or willingness to complete a teacher certification program
- Have previous experience with elementary education
- Knowledge and excitement about experiential learning
- Willing to engage in outdoor activities at high altitude such as winter sports and swimming
Application Details
Hiring Timeline: May 8, 2026: 1st Application due date, May 12-13, 2026: 1st Interview dates
Application: Cover letter, Resume, 3 recent letters of recommendations (in one file, preferably PDF)
Send to Thomas Cleary at [email protected]