Hiring: Elementary School Teachers

Jobs
Written By Heather Heredia

Position Title

Elementary School Teacher

Reports To

Academic Director

Start Date

July 28, 2025

Job Summary

Sky Island School of Nature & the Arts seeks multiple passionate Elementary School Teachers to deliver our Origins Curriculum in a hands-on, nature-based environment. The ideal candidate will foster critical thinking and creativity in a diverse classroom.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver daily Origin lessons integrating desert biome themes and Origins focal points.

  • Follow schedule and transition students to multiple activities.

  • Use experiential activities—outdoor labs, art projects, and mindfulness exercises to engage students.

  • Assess and document student progress; maintain accurate records and communicate with families.

  • Collaborate with the Academic Director and support staff to refine curriculum and teaching methods.

  • Create an inclusive, safe classroom culture that supports social-emotional learning.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree

  • Strong classroom management, communication, and organizational skills.

  • Commitment to environmental stewardship, arts integration, and child-centered teaching.

  • Ability to work collaboratively in a small, dynamic team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education or a related field

  • Arizona teaching certificate

  • Experience in outdoor, place-based, or Montessori/experiential education.

Salary

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Application Process

Please submit your resume, cover letter, and any professional references via our online application portal or email to info@skyislandschool.org. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Equal Opportunity

Sky Island School of Nature & the Arts is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Heather Heredia