Elementary Teacher – English Language Arts 2026-2027 School Year
About The Position
We are seeking a passionate, collaborative, experienced Elementary English Language Arts Teacher to join our innovative dual language immersion model. In this role, you will teach literacy, language arts, science, and social studies in English to two cohorts of students. This position will be teaching upper grades (2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade). This position also offers an optional opportunity to earn an additional stipend for being a teacher mentor. We use the Amplify Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) program, so the curricula is ready for your implementation. You will collaborate closely with a math teacher and partner language teachers (Spanish, French, or Chinese), each responsible for teaching complementary subjects to the same students during alternating times of day. Teachers have dedicated daily planning and collaboration time.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree
- English native proficiency
- Previous teaching experience (3+ years of successful teaching experience with excellent student achievement results )
Nice To Haves
- Colorado teaching license, not required but encouraged
Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality instruction in English Language Arts, science, and social studies
- Collaborate with co-teachers, leadership, and specialists to support student achievement
- Use data and informal assessments to guide and differentiate instruction
- Support students’ academic, social-emotional, and behavioral growth
- Contribute to a positive and inclusive classroom culture
- Implement research-based strategies and backward design for instructional planning
- Maintain accurate records and communicate regularly with families
- Participate in school duties (arrival, dismissal, etc.) and events
- Engage in professional development aligned with school goals
Benefits
- retirement benefits through Colorado Public Employee Retirement Association (copera.org) as well as option for health benefits
- An innovative dual language immersion model
- A supportive, collaborative, diverse staff culture
- Leadership opportunities within and beyond the classroom
- Professional development aligned with personal and school goals
- A diverse, inclusive, and mission-driven community
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
