5th Grade 26-27 Elementary Teacher
About The Position
High Point Academy (HPA) is seeking a passionate 5th Grade Elementary School Teacher for the 26-27 school year. HPA is a wellness school that emphasizes academic excellence, character education, and project-based learning guided by the EL Education framework. The school fosters strong relationships between students, staff, and families, aiming to challenge each individual to achieve their highest potential academically, socially, and personally. The curriculum focuses on educating students to create a better world through project-based learning that extends beyond the classroom. HPA is a public charter school in Aurora, CO, serving a diverse student population from Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade. It is an award-winning wellness school promoting healthy lifestyle choices.
Requirements
- Must have a Bachelor's Degree in any field and the willingness/ability to enroll in a program to obtain licensure.
- Strong commitment to working with diverse racial/cultural populations is required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with EL Education or project-based learning preferred.
- Colorado teaching credential is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Drive student learning to growth and proficiency outcomes by using data.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the content, central concepts, inquiry, appropriate evidence-based instructional practices, and specialized characteristics of the disciplines being taught.
- Deliver lessons in accordance with given curriculum and schoolwide coaching.
- Create and maintain a connected and positive classroom environment for all students.
- Be the owner of your development by engaging in professional development, directing your own learning, and being a lifelong learner.
- Lead social emotional learning and building relationships, develop executive functioning, and joy for a cohort of students.
- Collaboration with colleagues, coaches, administrators, service providers, and families.
- School duties including arrival and dismissal, lunch and recess, and classroom coverage.
- Support an inclusive learning environment for all learners to succeed and grow including students with identified needs through 504s, GT, Sped, and English Language Development.
- Professional behavior and communication is required.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor or Executive Director.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package
- Zero cost mental health support through a virtual provider
- PERA contribution for retirement savings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
