Teacher, Elementary (.5 FTE)

Mapleton Public Schools•Denver, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Mapleton Public Schools, Adams County District #1 is seeking a Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year at Explore PK-8. Explore PK-8 is an Expeditionary Learning (EL) Learning School that emphasizes hands-on, community-based learning. The school's motto, "The world is our classroom," reflects its approach to integrating real-world connections and inspiring academic achievement through long-term, in-depth studies. Strong community partnerships are integral to fostering active learners and leaders. This is a .5 FTE position.

Requirements

Colorado teaching license with an appropriate Elementary endorsement required.
K-3 teachers must provide documentation of evidence-based literacy training, Read Act Designation, per CDE requirements.
Willingness to pursue additional endorsement in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education or equivalent coursework.

Nice To Haves

Additional endorsement in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education preferred.

Responsibilities

Design and implement expeditions/investigations as the primary means of organizing curriculum, aligning with district and state standards and the school content map.
Develop expedition documents including compelling topics, in-depth investigations, detailed project plans, and literacy integration.
Develop and use rubrics to assess student work throughout expeditions.
Support students in developing portfolios and preparing for student-led conferences and public exhibitions of work.
Utilize principles of active and participatory pedagogy to engage students in their learning.
Employ a range of effective instructional practices to support students in completing projects and meeting standards.
Develop in-depth lesson plans that ensure well-paced instruction, encourage student thinking, engage students in productive work, and ensure smooth classroom management.
Use flexible groups based on ongoing assessment to confer with students and provide differentiated instruction.
Work with students to create assessment criteria connected to standards, portfolio, and passage requirements, and help students understand, reflect on, and take responsibility for their learning.
Design lesson plans that integrate literacy and support content understanding across all subject areas.
Design lesson plans that effectively teach math and support content understanding across all subject areas.
Use data to inform decisions about instruction and assess personal performance to set improvement goals.
Appropriately participate in a shared decision-making model.
Work with school leadership to evaluate school performance and set school improvement goals.
Work with school leadership to revise drafts of calendars, schedules, and other school structures.
Attend and participate in professional development opportunities.
Establish effective classroom management and progress reporting structures aligned with school systems.
Prepare students for and participate fully in student-led conferences.
Provide clear and instructive information about student progress in all progress reports to students and families.
Choose instructional practices, compelling topics, and projects that promote character development.
Participate in adventure activities with students, including ropes courses, mountain, and camping excursions.
Participate fully and positively in a staff culture of reflection and the pursuit of the school's mission.
Collaborate with peers in curriculum and school structure development.
Give and receive support from peers to improve teaching practices.
Facilitate students' active role in their learning and leadership roles in their community through structures like service learning and leadership training.
Effectively manage classroom and school-wide structures that promote positive student behavior.
Utilize effective practices for community building, including rituals and traditions that foster a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment.
Complete mandatory Title IX training within 30 days of hire.