Explorers Teacher

Position Description

Columbus Academy seeks candidates for a full-time Lead Explorer Teacher opening.

• Assist in managing the essential classroom activities of approximately 18 students in a child-centered, student-driven curriculum that includes play, sensory experiences, and hands‑on learning activities.
• Spend an extensive amount of time outdoors year‑round with children, facilitating child‑led as well as teacher‑led exploration of our 231‑acre campus.
• Collaborate with colleagues, particularly team members, on curriculum design development.
• Contribute to periodic updates to parents related to student progress, via both written reports and in‑person conferences.
• Make use of technological resources necessary for curriculum integration and institutional communication.
• Hold students accountable for the school’s standards of behavior.
• Work with others in the school community to support each student’s emotional well‑being.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in early childhood/elementary education or a related field.
• At least three years of experience as a lead teacher at the early childhood level.
• Knowledge of varied pedagogy and trends in instruction and curriculum design at the early childhood level.
• Ability to teach a full range of elementary school subjects and to differentiate instruction.
• Professional orientation toward collaboration and innovation.
• A reflective practitioner committed to a continuous process of self‑improvement and lifelong learning.
• Enthusiasm for teaching young children.
• A positive sense of humor, self‑confidence, and effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to engage, motivate and develop student learning.
• Enthusiasm towards outdoor education and being outside with children frequently.
• Upon hire, completion of CPR certification and other trainings required by the Ohio Department of Children and Youth Services.

• Manage classroom environment.
• Mobility around school buildings and on different floors (handicap accessible).
• Repetitive motion such as use of a keyboard.
• Periodic need to move light furniture, hang visuals in classroom, carry objects (no more than 40 pounds).
• Ability and enthusiasm to be outside with children during all seasons utilizing the extensive campus.