Kindergarten Teacher

1.0 FTE Licensed Position
Mapleton School District – Mapleton, Oregon

Position Type: Licensed
FTE: 1.0 Full-Time
Salary: $51,005-77,528
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Start Date: August 24, 2026

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Oregon Teaching License with Elementary Multiple Subjects endorsement
• Preferred endorsements: Early Childhood Education and/or Special Education
• Knowledge of evidence-based literacy, numeracy, and early childhood instructional practices
• Experience supporting students with diverse learning needs, including students experiencing disability, trauma, and behavioral or social-emotional challenges

General Responsibilities

Our Kindergarten Teacher plays a vital role, building the foundational academic, social-emotional, and relational skills that support life-long learning. Mapleton School District seeks educators who believe all students can grow, belong, and succeed.

Responsibilities include:

• Create a welcoming, safe, and engaging classroom environment where every child feels seen, valued, and capable
• Develop and implement developmentally appropriate instruction aligned to Oregon standards and responsive to the individual strengths and needs of students
• Foster student growth as dynamic learners, communicators, innovators, and advocates in alignment with Mapleton’s Portrait of a Graduate
• Build strong relationships with students, families, and community partners to support student success and belonging
• Utilize trauma-informed, restorative, and inclusive practices that support emotional regulation, positive behavior, and student well-being
• Collaborate with staff and families to support students with disabilities and diverse learning needs within inclusive learning environments
• Differentiate instruction and provide multiple pathways for students to access learning
• Use assessment data, observation, and student work to guide instruction and communicate student progress regularly with families
• Participate actively in collaborative professional learning and contribute positively to Mapleton’s connected school culture
• Support a growth mindset culture where perseverance, curiosity, creativity, and kindness are celebrated

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Mapleton Elementary School serves approximately 75 PreK–6 students from the communities of Mapleton, Deadwood, and Swisshome along Oregon’s beautiful central coast river corridor. Our small class sizes allow staff to truly know and support each student as an individual.

At Mapleton, we are committed to building Oregon’s model rural community school where students and adults learn and lead together. Our mission is to provide a supportive and safe learning environment where all students are encouraged and empowered to reach their educational and personal potential.

We believe rural schools can offer extraordinary opportunities for connection, innovation, service learning, outdoor education, and community engagement. Mapleton operates on a four-day school week (Monday–Thursday), supporting both meaningful instructional experiences and staff wellness.

Application Requirements

• Oregon TSPC License
• Online application
• Cover letter
• Resume
• Three current letters of reference
• Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire)

Apply online through TalentEd:

Deadline: Open Until Filled

Mapleton School District #32 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, age, or any other protected status in employment or educational programs.

For more information, call 541-268-4312 or visit Mapleton School District.