Long Term Sub - 4th Grade Language Arts Teacher - Jan into April 2027

Aspen Academy•Greenwood Village, CO

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Aspen Academy is seeking an exceptional 4th Grade Language Arts Teacher to cover a long term leave from approximately January into April 2027. This full-time, onsite position is located in the southern metro area of Denver, Colorado. Aspen Academy is committed to Next Generation education, equipping students with enduring life skills for future success by igniting their personal passions and interests. The school's unique Leadership, Finance, and Entrepreneurship (LiFE) program prepares students for life, and small class sizes foster lasting relationships. The school's values are: Be Kind. Do Good. Work Hard. Make the World Better. The mission is to edify and inspire students and educators to grow, learn and lead. The vision is to be a national leader in innovative and transformative education.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Evidence of content mastery.
A passion for Next Generation learning.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
A commitment to igniting curiosity, and making learning fun and challenging.
Agility, adaptability and a high degree of change-readiness.
Proficient use of computer software, Google Suite and learning management systems (Blackbaud preferred).
Grant permission for a criminal background check upon hire.
Meet physical demands to perform essential functions of the role.
Ability to work full-time, including occasional evenings and weekends; work in person/in the school building; speak for long periods of time.
Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; occasionally life up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.
Teaching certification
3-5 years classroom experience.
Amplify Curriculum

Responsibilities

Communicate learning goals and feedback, establish rules and procedures; help students interact, practice and deepen new knowledge, and generate and test hypotheses; engage students; recognize adherence to norms and procedures; establish and maintain effective relationships with students; communicate high expectations for all students.
Create and maintain a classroom environment aligned with “Love and Logic” Principles.
Execute engaging lessons daily, evaluate lesson efficacy, integrate LiFE themes into the core curriculum, and lead impactful programs to develop strong Leadership, Finance, and Entrepreneurship skills in students.
Ensure effective scaffolding of learning, practice, and mastery of these skills in yourself and your students.
Plan and prepare for lessons and units, resources and technology, needs of neurodiverse learners and differentiated learning styles, implementation of culturally responsive classrooms.
Communicate proactively, positively and consistently with students, parents, teammates, and our community, fostering a collaborative and supportive community.
Evaluate personal performance as well as develop and implement a professional growth plan.
Champion a positive environment; promote an exchange of ideas and strategies; promote our school and its community’s development.

Benefits

403(b) plan with employer matching
Medical, dental and vision plans with various options to support your unique needs.
Free telehealth.
Holistic employee assistance program (EAP) including mental health support.
Fitness challenges, gym & yoga discounts, health education, and fun team activities.
Group life insurance and option to enroll in additional voluntary life insurance and other supplemental coverages
Flexible PTO policy
Professional development reimbursement program and monthly onsite professional development
Tuition assistance and potential financial aid
A sense of belonging