Kindergarten Elementary Teacher

Are you looking for your next work opportunity or looking to respark your love of teaching? Santiam is unique, and we are proud of it! We are a small town school district with big opportunities, and we have a great staff! These last few years have been difficult in education and statistics show that educator burnout is high, but at Santiam we proudly go against the trends. We are a rural school district that keeps kids at the center of our decisions. This is an exciting opportunity to teach Kindergarten in our district. Santiam Canyon is located in the beautiful foothills of the Cascade Mountain Range and we proudly serve the communities of Mill City, Gates, Detroit, Idanha and surrounding areas. Located close to Salem and other larger towns, Santiam Elementary School is an ideal location to teach and collaborate with educational professionals helping students achieve their limitless potential. Teachers at Santiam Elementary regularly participate in building wide professional development, meet as professional learning communities to discuss student learning growth data, and implement intervention programs. Our PE and Music teachers partner together to provide instruction to our students daily from Kindergarten through 5th grade. We also staff a reading specialist, math specialist, school counselor and behavior specialist utilizing a multi-tiered system of supports to meet students' educational and social-emotional needs. Our student behavior data consistently exceeds the average and we boast an active PTO and strong local community. We are looking for an enthusiastic team player who can stand together with us as we help our students find their path to success. Santiam operates on a 4 day school week and teacher contracts are for 174 work days.

Essential duties include:

Creates and maintains a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment that supports student learning, belonging, and well-being. Designs and delivers standards-aligned instruction that meets diverse student needs, interests, and abilities through differentiated and culturally responsive practices. Plans and facilitates purposeful, rigorous learning experiences that promote critical thinking, collaboration, and real-world application. Selects and utilizes high-quality instructional materials, technology, and resources to enhance student learning and engagement. Provides clear instruction, meaningful practice, and relevant assignments that reinforce learning both in and beyond the classroom. Uses a variety of formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress and inform instructional decisions. Provides timely, specific, and actionable feedback to both students and families to support student growth and achievement. Maintains knowledge of state standards, curriculum expectations, and assessment requirements, and effectively implements them in instruction. Establishes, teaches, and consistently reinforces clear classroom expectations, routines, and behavior systems aligned with school-wide practices (e.g., PBIS). Maintains accurate and up-to-date records of student attendance, performance, and progress (including IEP goals when applicable), and uses data to guide instruction. Communicates regularly and effectively with students and families regarding academic progress and student needs through conferences, reports, and multiple communication methods. Actively supervises students and contributes to a safe and orderly school environment during class and assigned duties. Collaborates with colleagues, specialists, and administration to support student success and implement school and district initiatives. Follows all district policies, procedures, and state and federal legal requirements, including timely reporting of incidents affecting student health, safety, or well-being. Completes required documentation, reports, and responsibilities accurately and within established timelines. Maintains required certifications and participates in ongoing professional learning to improve instructional practice. Upholds confidentiality and ethical standards in handling student, family, and staff information. Demonstrates professionalism through reliability, punctuality, preparedness, and active participation in meetings and school activities. Builds positive, respectful relationships with students, families, colleagues, and community members. Represents the school and district in a professional manner and supports the district's mission, vision, and values. Performs other duties as assigned to support the overall success of students and the school.