1st Grade Teacher (2025-26)

MOSAICS Public School Teacher Job Description

MOSAICS Public School is looking for talented educators with the skills, passion and commitment to help us build STEAM. The ideal candidate will have expertise in project-based learning and/or science instruction, a playful and professional attitude, and strong classroom management skills. This position will involve a mix of teaching, collaboration, and project development. Educators who love learning and teaching about science, who design authentic projects for student learning, and who desire to integrate content areas are highly encouraged to apply.

MOSAICS Elementary Teachers demonstrate the following aptitudes:

Focusing on Teaching and Learning:

• Engages students to create rigor: Connects student work to the world outside the classroom through meaningful projects that incorporate community service, “voice and choice,” and public presentations of learning
• Personalizes learning: Effectively teaches to the diversity of students in the classroom
• Is a conscientious, innovative, and reflective practitioner: Meticulously plans and aligns all lessons, activities, and assessments and delivers high quality learning opportunities. Reflects on what works, uses data to make choices and seeks support when needed
• Works smart: Acts with urgency, is responsive to change, and has the courage to speak up

Focusing on Classroom and School Culture:

• Develops appropriate relationships with students: Knows, sees and values students and creates a classroom atmosphere based on mutual respect for 2 year looping cycles (K-1, 2-3, 4-5). Incorporates and teaches restorative practices.
• Works well with parents: Encourages parent participation, finds the nugget of truth in all communication and responds promptly to parents’ questions with excellent writing, speaking, and communication skills. Organizes, directs, and supervises volunteers.
• Collaborates with colleagues: Is a presence in the community, is solution-oriented and participates with an open mind
• Knows it all matters: Remains accountable for actions and inactions because it all matters to student

Desired Experience, Skills and Mindsets

Required:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree
• Idaho or Out-of-State Teaching Credential
• Excited to work in a start-up school with the flexibility to wear many hats as our organization continues to evolve
• Open to feedback and dedicated to growing and improving your craft as an educator
• Strong initiative and desire to take ownership of the role and the work responsibilities described above

Preferred:

• At least 2-3 years of teaching experience (leading hands-on activities in a classroom, after school program, day camp, etc.) with elementary age students
• Familiarity with project-based learning (preferred, though not required)
• Familiarity with foundational engineering concepts (preferred, though not required)
• English Language Learner (ELL) Certification
• The ability to manage multiple student projects and personalities
• Bilingual

Salary: Educators will earn between $48,175 and $70,181 depending on experience, education, and certification. This range is based on the 2024-2025 school year salary schedule.

Applications are available at www.mosaicsps.org. Please send your completed application, cover letter, and resume to the email address listed on the application.

Equal Opportunity Employer

MOSAICS Public School is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,175.00 - $70,181.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $48,175 - $70,181