Lower Elementary Fundamentals Teacher

Lower Elementary Fundamentals Teacher Red Pine Learning Community Red Pine Learning Community

• South Hadley, Massachusetts Job Details

Job ID:

5780101

Application Deadline:

Jul 30, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Re-Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Sep 1, 2026 Job Description Red Pine Learning Community in South Hadley, MA, seeks a Lower Elementary teacher who embraces a nontraditional, child-centered approach to learning, starting in Fall 2026. We offer small class sizes, opportunities to work with a variety of ages from 5 years to 9 years (grades K-3), and a collaborative community where educators have a meaningful voice and agency in shaping curriculum and learning experiences. RPLC welcomes children, families, and households who are medically vulnerable, seeking to avoid illness, navigating food allergies, or generally committed to creating a safe and inclusive community. The safety of our students is our top priority. BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ families are welcome. Red Pine Learning Community (RPLC) provides hands-on educational experiences in a mixed-age nontraditional classroom that values curiosity, creativity, collaboration, and meaningful engagement with the world. As a primarily outdoor school, most learning takes place on our grounds and nearby trails. We believe children learn best through hands-on exploration and direct experience. Social emotional learning is a core part of our educational philosophy. Educators play an active role in shaping the curriculum and learning culture of our community, collaborating to design learning experiences that emerge from children's interests, the natural environment, and our community's needs while supporting both academic and developmental growth. Consider applying for this position if you:

• Have experience with and enjoy teaching reading, writing, and math to lower elementary-age children
• Embrace a nontraditional, child-centered approach to education
• Are excited to design and adapt curriculum for a mixed-age group
• Communicate clearly, compassionately, and respectfully with children and adults
• Build strong relationships with students, coworkers, and families
• Value being a member of a small and supportive professional team
• Are organized, flexible, proactive, responsible, and reliable
• Enjoy spending time outdoors in all seasons The position is in-person 3 days each week, mid-September through early June, with a salary starting at $28,000.

Responsibilities:

• Identify, design, adapt, and implement curriculum in reading, writing, and math for students in mixed-age groups (grades K-3)
• Review materials for anti-bias, anti-racist, and inclusive content
• Lead effective and engaging instruction in a mixed-age environment
• Collaborate closely with an assistant teacher to support students and class goals
• Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress and class activities
• Assess student learning and use observations and data to inform curriculum and instruction
• Prioritize the safety of students
• Contribute to maintaining organized and clean teaching spaces
• Organize learning experiences for outdoor classrooms and adapt locations and plans as needed
• Implement responsibilities outlined in Individualized Health Plans (IHPs) and support students and the larger classroom in meeting their needs
• Contribute to all aspects of a small school community including curriculum development, classroom care, and communication with families
• Participate in professional development and reflective practice

Apply:

Send your resume and a brief description of your interest in the position to (info) + (@) + (redpinelearning.org). Red Pine Learning Community does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, creed, religion, sex or gender, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, or in any other way based on personal identity markers that do not relate to the capacity of an individual person to carry out the responsibilities of a role.

Position Type:

Part-time