5th Grade Teacher
Academy Charter School
Elementary Teaching Position 4th-6th Grades
All employees of Academy Charter School work together to achieve ACS’s mission. In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed below, we seek teachers who are collaborative with colleagues, empathetic in their relationships with students and families, and willing to work above and beyond their job description in order to ensure success for students. ACS teachers possess a school-wide focus and are able to see beyond their classroom in order to create a unified ACS community. We hire top-quality educators looking to contribute to our long-standing legacy!
Responsibilities:
Conducts an organized and professional classroom
Implements rigorous and highly engaging standards-based instruction
Has an unwavering belief that all children can and want to learn
Supports all students, including students who are linguistically diverse or have an IEP or 504 plan
Develops and implements a curriculum to ensure student mastery of Colorado state standards and Core Knowledge concepts
Maintains curriculum to ensure the needs of students are met
Demonstrates exceptional instructional practices
Collaborates with other faculty in the delivery of appropriate instructional approaches, working to serve the various learning styles and needs of all students
Models and fosters independent thinking skills, creative problem-solving, and abstract reasoning
Shows empathy and understanding of students
Creates a safe learning environment where each child excels
Required Qualifications:
B.A./B.S. or higher in Elementary Education.or Alternative Teacher Licensure
Expert-level written and oral communication skills
Entrepreneurial outlook and charter school commitment
Ability to work collaboratively
Strong self-starter; able to work with limited direction
Able to work 7:15 a.m.-3:45 p.m. M-F
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous teaching experience
Experience in and knowledge of charter schools
Salary: $52,000 - $68,000
Application Deadline: ongoing
Target Start Date: July 1, 2025
Visit www.academycharter.org for more information.