Job detail
1st Grade Teacher - Rockwood Preparatory Academy (2026-27)
Knova Learning
#Professional Development#Mathematics#Charter School#Student Achievement#Spelling#Direct Instruction#PERS#ELA#K-5 Education#Foundational Literacy#Oregon Teaching License
Full TimeOn Site2-5 yrs$42,211 - $79,678 / YEARPosted 3 days ago
Location
Portland, Oregon
Salary
$42,211 - $79,678 / YEAR
Quick overview
Implement a structured Direct Instruction curriculum in ELA, math, and spelling for 1st grade students. Collaborate with grade-level teams and build strong relationships with students and families in the Rockwood community.
Requirements summary
A valid Oregon Teaching License is required, and a Bachelor's degree or higher is preferred. Candidates must pass a background check and demonstrate a belief in high student achievement.
bachelor degreeOrganizational SkillsCurriculum ImplementationClassroom ManagementProfessional DevelopmentParent CommunicationLesson PlanningStudent AssessmentDirect InstructionEducational Technology
Job description
- Rockwood Preparatory Academy is hiring a 1st grade teacher for the 2026-27 school year.
- We are a K-5 charter school in the Rockwood neighborhood of Portland, serving students in the Reynolds School District.
- Our mission is simple: every student who walks through our doors leaves with rock-solid reading, writing, arithmetic, and spelling skills.
- We run a Direct Instruction model, which means our curriculum is structured, proven, and always focused on student achievement.
- We believe that where a child comes from has nothing to do with what they're capable of - and we build our school around that belief every single day.
- That's not just something we say.
- It shows up in our data, in our classrooms, and in the students who leave RPA reading well above grade level.
- If you're the kind of teacher who gets genuinely excited when a student finally cracks the code on reading, who holds high expectations because you actually believe in your students, and who wants to work alongside people who feel the same way - you're going to love it here.
- 1st grade at RPA is special.
- This is where foundational reading and math skills take hold, where students discover what they're capable of, and where a great teacher can genuinely change the trajectory of a child's life.
- If that excites you, keep reading.
- What the job looks like: You'll implement our Direct Instruction curriculum in ELA, math, and spelling, collaborate with your grade-level team through regular planning and professional development, and build real relationships with students and families.
- We expect professionalism, follow-through, and a genuine investment in the Rockwood community.
- In return, you'll have a supportive team around you, strong instructional systems that actually work, and leadership that wants to see you succeed.
- What we're looking for: Oregon Teaching License required.
- Bachelor's degree or higher preferred.
- Strong organizational skills, comfort with technology, and a background check.
- Most importantly - a belief that all children are capable of high levels of achievement when given the right instruction and support.
- If you've been looking for a school that shares that belief and actually lives it out, this is it.
- The details: 193 work days beginning August 17, 2026, with 165 days of student contact.
- Daily schedule is 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM with required PD until 4:30 on Wednesdays.
- Teachers have more than an hour and a half of prep time built into every school day.
- Salary ranges from $42,211 to $79,678+ depending on license type and experience.
- We cover employer-paid 6% PERS, medical, dental, vision, and EAP.
- Bonus opportunities available as budget allows.
- Come teach with us in Rockwood - we'd love to have you on our team!
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Vision Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- Bonus Opportunities
- Employer-paid 6% PERS