Elementary 3rd Grade Teacher

Young World Physical Education

Mancos (CO)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A rural school district in Mancos, Colorado, is looking for an Elementary 3rd Grade Teacher who will be a designer of learning and help create an engaging and active classroom environment. The successful candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and a valid Colorado Teaching Certificate, demonstrating effective teaching practices and strong interpersonal skills. This full-time role emphasizes collaboration, project-based learning, and fostering a positive learning atmosphere for students to thrive.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant content area from an accredited university.
Teaching credential/certificate/license for the corresponding age/grade level.
Excellent interpersonal skills and oral/written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain an engaging learning environment.
Utilize effective teaching practices to meet student needs.
Incorporate inquiry-based and project-based learning strategies.

Skills

Effective teaching practices

Communication skills

Project-based learning

Behavior management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant content area

Valid Colorado Teaching Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Elementary 3rd Grade Teacher

Mancos School District Region 6 Mancos Elementary School - Mancos, Colorado

Job ID: 5557468

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Mar 13, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Mancos School District, nestled in southwest Colorado's Four Corners region between Durango and Cortez, is a small, diverse rural district serving approximately 500 PK-12 students. We operate on a four-day school week with bi-monthly professional learning Fridays, emphasizing community, innovation, and balance. Our focus is on knowing, supporting, and challenging every student to explore their interests and achieve their best. Staff thrives in a culture of trust and teamwork, supported by a collaborative leadership committed to growth. Surrounded by outdoor recreation, rich history, and a caring community, Mancos is a place to belong. Join us to make a difference in students' lives.

Responsible for developing healthy students and community: District Elementary Teacher is a “designer of learning” who moves beyond a traditional approach to create an active, engaging learning environment. The teacher will work closely with colleagues to facilitate immersive learning that connects core subjects to real‑world challenges, guiding students to investigate, critique, and create. By acting as a mentor and coach, the teacher provides the scaffolding and feedback necessary for students to meet and exceed grade‑level standards and produce high‑quality work. Through data‑informed instruction, the teacher consistently assesses progress to ensure every student is supported in reaching their full potential.

Responsible for creating an engaging learning environment: District Elementary Teacher is a “designer of learning” who moves beyond a traditional approach to create an active, engaging learning environment. The teacher will work closely with colleagues to facilitate immersive learning that connects core subjects to real‑world challenges, guiding students to investigate, critique, and create. By acting as a mentor and coach, the teacher provides the scaffolding and feedback necessary for students to meet and exceed grade‑level standards and produce high‑quality work. Through data‑informed instruction, the teacher consistently assesses progress to ensure every student is supported in reaching their full potential.

The Elementary Teacher is one of two classroom teachers on the grade‑level team.

The Mancos School District is seeking to fill a third‑grade teaching position and a fourth‑grade position. Please indicate in your application which position you wish to apply for. Applicants may indicate that they are applying for both positions.

Position Type: Full‑time

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Job Requirements

Successful job performance requires individuals to satisfactorily fulfill each essential duty listed below. Accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Utilize effective teaching practices to teach the adopted curriculum for assigned grades and subjects so that students attain the adopted grade/course expectations and standards. Modify and tailor the curriculum as necessary to address individual student differences, learning styles, and student abilities while ensuring access to grade‑level standards. Instruct with district‑adopted materials and utilize supplemental classroom materials, media, and teaching appropriate for assigned levels and subjects.
Incorporate and adhere to an inquiry‑based, project‑based learning approach, when appropriate, providing students with real‑world, hands‑on experiences to enhance their understanding of new concepts and allow for productive struggle.
Foster a safe and respectful classroom environment that cultivates a love of learning and supports student success through effective behavior management and social‑emotional development strategies.
Exercise open and respectful communication with families, co‑workers, supervisors, and other school staff.
Create and keep records on attendance, accidents, incidents, and other noteworthy events in accordance with licensing guidelines and program policies.
Demonstrate a growth mindset by engaging in top‑tier professional development and actively contributing to the evaluation process through goal setting, reflection, and the adoption of innovative strategies.
Attend parent conferences and project‑based learning exhibitions.
Demonstrate content knowledge and educational best practices to support student learning.
Meet all legal requirements, including timelines for professional practices such as, but not limited to, IEPs, ICAPs, 504, and RtI.
Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant content area from an accredited university; Teaching credential/certificate/license for the corresponding age/grade level; Master’s degree preferred.
TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES: Excellent interpersonal skills and oral and written communication skills, strong decision‑making, analytical, and organizational skills, ability to work with students with diverse needs at various levels, ability to work and build positive relationships with school staff, families, and youth, ability to communicate and coordinate with a variety of school and community groups, commitment to collaborating and progress monitoring with colleagues and partners to achieve desired results, be flexible and adaptable to a changing work environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency, ability to interact and work effectively and cooperatively in a team environment, maintain confidentiality of student information and records in compliance with confidentiality laws, including FERPA.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, OR CERTIFICATIONS: Valid Colorado Teaching Certificate; Must have a valid driver’s license; Must pass various pre‑employment background screenings, required at entry.
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE: Operating knowledge of and experience with computers, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, student information systems.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP AND DIRECTION/GUIDANCE: Reports to: Building Principal. Direct Reports: Responsible for supervising the behavior and well‑being of students in the classroom, in the hallways, on the playground, getting on and off the bus, at recess, during lunch, and to and from classes.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
The Mancos School District RE‑6 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, or need for special education services in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in its educational programs or activities. Mancos School District RE‑6 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and complies with Title IX and the Americans with Disabilities Act.