Elementary Teacher

Teach Iowa Red Barn Schoolhouse - Crescent, Iowa. Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5963232

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 16, 2026 6:52 PM (UTC)

Starting Date: Nov 9, 2026

About The Red Barn Schoolhouse:

This is a new, nature-based, tuition-free, public K-5 elementary charter school located in the Loess Hills of southwestern Iowa, just 15 minutes from the vibrant Council Bluffs/Omaha metro area. The school is set on property featuring prairies, gardens, green space, and old-growth forests. The location offers abundant opportunities for nature-based and experiential learning. We opened our doors in August 2026.

Vision:

To nurture children's curiosity, resilience, joy, and compassion and to inspire change-makers of the future. The Red Barn Schoolhouse is a collaborative community where children learn

through nature and art. This community includes an empowered staff, parents, and caregivers who share in the growth of our children. We envision a school that celebrates diversity, promotes innovative and experiential curriculum, and generates gratitude for the natural world.

Teacher

Position Overview:

Title:

Kindergarten Teacher

Reports To:

Principal

Salary: $65,000 annually

Benefits:
Individual health, life, dental, visual and disability insurance will be paid 100% by RBS. IPERS retirement benefits offered.

This is a full time, exempt position

We are welcoming teachers to apply for a position as a K-5 (K-4 for the  school year) elementary school teacher at the Red Barn Schoolhouse. Here you'll support the creation of a groundbreaking educational experience that blends nature, community, and artistic creativity. We employ a year-round calendar and a four-day student week designed to support both deep learning, educator well-being, and will shape a school and curriculum that honors seasonal cycles, ecological awareness, and outdoor learning.

Fridays are dedicated to teacher planning, reflection, and professional collaboration, ensuring that educators have the time and space to innovate, document learning, and refine their practice. We are searching for teachers to guide this emergent process. Candidates will need a strong belief in academic excellence as a foundation for lifelong learning and believe that children thrive when they are:

• Seen, heard, and deeply engaged in their own learning journeys.
• Invited into meaningful exploration through nature, art, and inquiry.
• Surrounded by adults who trust their innate curiosity and capabilities.
• Challenged and supported in achieving academic excellence through hands-on, inquiry-driven learning.

Preferred

Education & Experience:

• Minimum Requirement:
  Iowa-Certified Teaching License ( (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). )
• Endorsements preferred
• Early Childhood experience preferred

Preferred Leadership & Management

Skills:

• Self-starter with the ability to lead innovative curriculum and instructional strategies
• Support fellow teachers in comprehensive evaluation, including documentation (photos, video, storytelling) to make learning visible and reflective.
• Strong collaborator with skills in conflict resolution and team-building and a willingness to build a culture of mutual respect among staff and families.
• Ability to work with parents, and diverse community stakeholders to advance the school’s mission.

Curriculum & Instructional Focuses:

• Knowledge of nature-, project-, and/or art-based learning methodologies.
• Ability to facilitate the implementation of an integrated curriculum that aligns with state standards and prioritizes outdoor learning.
• Understanding of child development and diverse learning needs in…