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Muddy Creek Charter School

REPORTS TO: Executive Director
SALARY: $39,000-$67,000 (depending on education and experience)
WORK SCHEDULE: 8 hours/day during the school year; 190 days (calendar available upon request)

APPLICATIONS: Apply by August 2, 2026

PURPOSE

Muddy Creek Charter School is a wonderful place to work! At your new workplace, you will be surrounded by beautiful farms and forests just south of Corvallis. You will work with small classrooms of students and passionate parents. You will help students experience school with their whole selves through project-based, hands-on learning. Our teachers have freedom to be innovative in their curriculum and to adapt to the needs of their students. Most of all, you will join a tight-knit community of educators and families with a deep investment in the school and our kids. Please apply and let us know if you have any questions.

Muddy Creek Charter School seeks 1-2 dynamic and reflective full-time elementary teachers to join our team in the 2026-27 school year. This teachers will design and facilitate a rich, place-based and project-based learning environment that meets the diverse academic and developmental needs of students.
At Muddy Creek, learning stretches beyond four walls. The successful candidate will engage students through inquiry, community connection, environmental exploration, and hands-on experiences. Teachers will skillfully balance academic rigor with creativity, supporting students as they grow into thoughtful learners, collaborators, and stewards of their community.
The ideal candidate brings both structure and wonder to the classroom-able to differentiate instruction, foster independence, and nurture a strong classroom community where students learn through both work and play.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Meets the standards of Competent and Ethical Performance as outlined in Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR 584-020-000 to 584-020-045).

Note: This list represents core responsibilities but is not exhaustive.

Curriculum Development and Planning

• Design and implement integrated curriculum aligned to grade standards
• Differentiate instruction to meet a wide range of academic levels, learning styles, and developmental stages
• Collaborate with teaching team members to align curriculum with the school's mission, vision, and goals
• Participate in curriculum planning sessions and ongoing professional development
• Continuously seek out and integrate new instructional resources and strategies

Instructional Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality instruction in core content areas using project-based and inquiry-driven approaches
• Utilize outdoor spaces and the local environment as an extension of the classroom
• Incorporate experiential learning, scientific exploration, and arts integration
• Use instructional technology to enhance learning where appropriate
• Ensure instruction is culturally responsive and neurodiversity-affirming
• Collaborate with Special Education, 504, and RTI teams to implement accommodations, modifications, and interventions
• Monitor and adjust instruction based on student data and progress

Classroom Environment and Management

• Build a structured, inclusive, and engagingclassroom community
• Co-create classroom norms, routines, and expectations with students
• Support students in developing independence, responsibility, and collaboration skills
• Use strong organizational and classroom management systems to support varied learners
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues

Responsibilities to the School Community

• Support and uphold the mission, charter, and policies of Muddy Creek Charter School
• Participate in school events and community activities
• Share in collective responsibilities such as supervision and school-wide initiatives
• Maintain consistent, positive communication with families
• Participate in parent-teacher conferences and student support meetings
• Contribute to a collaborative and reflective staff culture

Student Assessment and Support

• Assess student learning using a variety of formal and informal methods
• Maintain accurate student records and communicate progress clearly
• Participate in the IEP process, including referrals, meetings, and implementation
• Use assessment data to guide instruction and support student growth

QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Oregon Elementary Teaching License
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction and project-based learning
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and community-centered education
• First Aid certification (or ability to obtain within two months of hire)
• Physical and mental stamina to support active, engaged learners

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regular standing, walking (including uneven terrain), and active supervision
• Frequent use of hands, reaching, bending, kneeling, and crouching
• Ability to respond quickly to student safety needs
• Work occurs both indoors and outdoors in varying conditions
• Noise level ranges from moderate to high

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Position is for the 2026-2027 school year
• All employees are hired on an annual basis

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit:

• Cover letter (including teaching philosophy)
• Resume +Three letters of recommendation
• Three professional references
  

Applications are submitted through our website. Veterans preference: Please include DD-214 or DD-215.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Muddy Creek Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability, in accordance with state and federal law.