2nd Grade Teacher
Ben Franklin Academy
Position Title: 2nd Grade Teacher
Location: Ben Franklin Academy – 2270 Plaza Dr., Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
Start Date: 2025–2026 School Year
Contact: [email protected]
About Us
Our Mission: To develop young adults with character like America’s founding Renaissance man, Benjamin Franklin: well-read, scientifically curious, and civically engaged.
Our Vision: Students will excel academically through a challenging, sequenced curriculum that emphasizes math, science, and literacy. We are a data-driven institution focused on individual student growth, accountability for all stakeholders, and a commitment to character, social-emotional development, sports, and nature.
Qualifications
Education/Certification:
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Bachelor’s degree required
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Current Colorado Teaching License required
Experience:
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Successful completion of student teaching
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Prior experience at this grade level/subject preferred
Skills & Capabilities:
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Knowledge of effective instructional strategies and content-specific pedagogy
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Strong understanding of student developmental needs
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Excellent written and verbal communication
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Ability to foster cooperative relationships with students, staff, and parents
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Empathy, professionalism, and dedication to student success
Responsibilities
Instruction:
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Implement instruction aligned to BFA’s curriculum
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Assess student needs and differentiate accordingly
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Use instructional time effectively
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Maintain student engagement and clear transitions
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Communicate academic progress with families
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Use data to drive instruction
Classroom Management:
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Set clear expectations for behavior
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Maintain a respectful and supportive classroom environment
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Support and enforce BFA’s dress code and code of conduct
Professionalism:
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Engage in professional development
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Communicate effectively with families and colleagues
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Collaborate to support school-wide goals
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Uphold school policies and guidelines
General Duties:
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Support and promote the 13 Virtues of Ben Franklin Academy
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Comply with board policies and administrative regulations
Physical Requirements
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Frequent lifting (up to 35 lbs); occasional lifting (up to 50 lbs)
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Constant standing/walking; frequent squatting, reaching, and stooping
Compensation & Benefits
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180 workdays for the 2025–2026 school year
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Competitive salary (see salary schedule on our website)
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PERA retirement plan
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Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (80% of employee premium paid by BFA)
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Life Insurance, Long & Short-Term Disability (100% BFA-paid)
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Health & Dependent Care FSA options
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Sick Leave and PTO
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Voluntary 401(k)
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Generous classroom budget and teacher purchasing card
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Employee Assistance Program
Ben Franklin Academy is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. We comply with all federal and state EEO laws and prohibit discrimination on any protected basis.