Elementary Teacher - 2024-25 School Year

AXIS International Academy

The teacher will teach core subjects (math, literacy, language arts, science and social studies) in English to two cohorts of students participating in our 50/50 dual language immersion model All curricula and materials are provided and are evidence-based, high-quality materials including Core Knowledge Language Arts and Singapore Math. The teacher will team with partner language-speaking teachers (Spanish, French, or Chinese), who will teach the other half-day lessons in the core subjects in the partner language with the same students, but at opposite times. Teachers have planning and collaboration time for 45 minutes each day while students attend music, art or PE aligned with the Core Knowledge Scope and Sequence. We currently have flexibility in grade level assignment, and teacher candidates may share their grade-level preferences where applicable.


Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• English proficiency
• Previous teaching experience or experience working with children
• Colorado teaching license, not required but encouraged
• Salary: To commensurate with experience and our full-time salary schedule equivalent. Position includes health benefits and retirement benefits through Colorado Public Employee Retirement Association copera.org.

Application Deadline: Open until filled.


Teaching at AXIS

As a charter school we offer an unique opportunity for teachers to be leaders in and outside their classroom and in our community at large. We seek teachers who love to teach, but who also love to learn. Our teachers are innovators and are committed professionals who like to implement best practices to accelerate student learning in two languages. We value and incorporate teacher feedback into our school decisions. Our staff culture is supportive, collaborative, and diligent. We offer individualized professional development opportunities to help our teachers grow their own skills and accomplish their short-term and long-term professional goals. Our teachers thrive in an unique international work environment right here in Fort Collins, Colorado.


Because AXIS is passionate about student learning, we seek teachers who will expertly develop student knowledge, skills, and language (English and Spanish, Chinese, or French). We select staff who believe strongly in our values, mission, and educational philosophy. We value diversity across all areas, and we are an equal opportunity employer. Please read our AXIS Vision for Teachers to learn more. To ensure we reach our AXIS International Academy vision and mission, we seek teaching professionals who:

• Share a passion for children, for the teaching profession, and for the AXIS mission.
• Model AXIS values - respect, empathy, honesty, integrity, responsibility, perseverance, and cooperation.
• Believe in synergy, collective impact, and collaboration.
• Set high expectations and commit to continuous improvement.
• Display strong organizational, planning, and time-management abilities.
• Provide a nurturing, structured, and learning-centered classroom environment.
• Possess knowledge and apply evidence-based practices in instructional planning and delivery.
• Seek to master and apply AXIS foundational frameworks and AXIS mission-aligned curriculum.
• Exhibit excellent communication skills and ability to build strong relationships with students, colleagues, and parents.

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