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The IDEA School provides a child-centered education that nurtures competence, creativity, collaboration, and compassion through work that is meaningful to students and promotes lifelong learning.  Our vision is simple: IDEA School students grow to take charge of their learning, and therefore their lives, both in and out of the classroom.

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WE’RE HIRING!

5/11/25: As we enter the 2nd decade of IDEA School, we are looking to hire a new Full-Time School Director, to lead us into this next exciting chapter.

Job Posting – School Director (PDF)

Interested candidates should submit a resume, a cover letter describing their qualifications and vision for the role, and two to three professional references, to Board President, David Higuera, at david@explorebuildlearn.org.

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis; position open until filled.  Anticipated start date will be between July 1 and July 15, 2025.

No phone or social media inquiries please. IDEA School is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. 

We look forward to finding a passionate and dedicated leader who will continue to inspire and nurture our students and community while guiding our school into its next chapter!
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We are an independent, non-profit K-5 school located at the Historic Dunbar Pavilion. 

IDEA School students are encouraged every day to practice curiosity, creativity, responsibility, self-advocacy, and social justice so that they graduate with resiliency, independence, and a passion for learning.

Our multi-discipline, expert educators lead students through daily explorations in topics related to social studies, science, math, language arts, Spanish, and music, while also encouraging and supporting independent learning and projects.

We have a diverse student body from across Tucson, with half our students qualifying for Free or Reduced Lunch. We are committed to 100% inclusion and accessibility. We make it work financially for every family, regardless of income. If you feel this is the right school for your child, we want to talk!