The Board of Directors of Sunny Wolf Charter School is hiring for the following licensed position for the 2026-27 school year:
Sunny Wolf Charter School Elementary Teacher Permanent FTE: 1.0
Valid Oregon Teaching License is required, with Elementary Endorsement. Starting Salary: $50,000 DOE Plus $750/month for use toward health insurance Application materials will be accepted online through July 15, 2026 Applicant will work: 152 days per school year
ABOUT SUNNY WOLF CHARTER SCHOOL:
Sunny Wolf Charter School is nestled among the beautiful mountains of Southern Oregon just off I-5 in Wolf Creek, Oregon. We are a K-5 Public Charter School meeting four days per week (with an occasional Friday), with smaller class sizes and a highly qualified, full-time teaching assistant in each classroom. We are a Title I school with Special Education support. All students eat no cost breakfasts and lunches made on site. The Josephine Community Libraries Wolf Creek Branch is adjacent to our school and serves as our school library. Sunny Wolf Charter School’s main focus is on what is best for our students. We have a very supportive Administrator and Board of Directors who are currently seeking applicants that are interested in joining our team of dedicated educators and staff members, helping our students to become critical thinkers and lifelong learners.
JOB SUMMARY:
This position provides instructional services for elementary students in a classroom setting. The Teacher promotes and develops successful learning for students, performs instructional and related duties in accordance with School Policies, instructs students, maintains student discipline and classroom management conducive to a learning and teaching environment, is responsible for student academic achievement, and maintains a cooperative attitude with staff, parents, and students. A full-time highly qualified assistant is assigned to your classroom.
QUALIFICATIONS:
· A valid State of Oregon Teaching License appropriate for the position, with the correct endorsement. · A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from an accredited institution. · The ability to follow oral and written directions. · The ability to effectively work and communicate with students, parents, community, and school personnel from diverse cultures and backgrounds. · Respectful and proficient oral and written communication skills. · Proficient in or ability to learn to use computer and internet-based applications, including but not limited to email, Google applications, educational websites, and other software. · Maintain integrity of confidential information relating to students, staff, and the school community.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Cultivate and model a respectful working and learning environment. 2. Maintain current licenses and certifications required for the position. 3. Follow and maintain knowledge of all applicable School policies and procedures; follow and maintain knowledge of all current state and federal laws or administrative rules pertaining to public school teachers. 4. Plan and develop project-based learning as described in SWCS Charter. 5. The ability to follow oral and written directions. 6. Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning; promotes high levels of achievement in relation to individual student abilities. 7. Able and willing to asses student needs and seek appropriate support. 8. Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students; may assist in the selection of curriculum, equipment, and other instructional materials. 9. Designs and implements appropriate instruction of subject assigned in accordance with student needs, school curriculum and State Standards. 10. Develop clear classroom behavioral expectations. 11. Prepare report cards, progress reports, and Student Personal Education Plans; conferences with students, parents/guardians, and other staff members; maintains open lines of communication. 12. The ability to effectively work and communicate with students, parents, and school personnel. 13. Cooperate in and collaborate with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, curriculum, and instructional methods (example: PTO, SWCS Board Meetings). 14. Participate in mandatory SWCS provided professional development. 15. Attend work and staff meetings regularly and is punctual.
SUPERVISORY
16. Will supervise and direct the work of and evaluate educational assistants. All school employees have responsibility for supervising all students and assisting in maintaining a safe environment.
WORK ENVIORNMENT
17. Professional and clean appearance and hygiene. 18. The work environment includes any classroom setting in all buildings and grounds on the SWCS Campus as well as any field trip transportation and destination.
· Current Resume · Letter of Interest and Introduction · 3 Current Professional Letters of Reference · Copy of your State of Oregon Teaching License · In 500 words or less, tell us why you’re the best one to fill this position
