Gifted & Talented Teacher
Cherry Creek Academy
Cherry Creek Academy (CCA) is an academically rigorous public charter school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. CCA utilizes the Core Knowledge© curriculum and values academic achievement, character development, and community service.
We are looking for a full-time Gifted & Talented teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. Candidates must possess the ability to create high-quality, rigorous, and engaging instruction and the ability to work collaboratively with teachers, students, and parents.
Responsibilities:
- Screens and evaluates students for identification as gifted
- Must be flexible in teaching style and demonstrate an ability to stimulate gifted students, and to encourage the development of concepts and integration of learning
- Adapts teaching materials and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments that guide and challenge students
- Must be proficient at assessing student progress, planning lessons, devising ways to improve teaching, collaborating with other educators, using the available technology, and acquiring necessary information, and selecting, adapting, and using instructional materials and resources
- Lead the development, implementation, and annual updates of Advanced Learning Plans (ALPs) for all identified gifted students, including strength-based and affective goals
- Upholds all district and school policies regarding student safety
- Works collaboratively with staff, students, and parents to provide a successful educational experience
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to enrich, differentiate, and extend curriculum and instruction that supports both academic and affective growth for GT students
- Promote a supportive and inclusive school climate that recognizes and addresses the needs of gifted learners
- Partner with core content teachers (Math, ELA, Science, Social Studies) to co-plan and co-deliver tiered lessons.
- Performs other duties as requested
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree (Master’s Degree preferred)
- Colorado Teaching License
- Endorsement in Gifted and Talented