Elementary Teacher Grades 3-5

Vanguard Classical School•Aurora, CO

15h•$50,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Vanguard Classical School is seeking enthusiastic elementary school teachers for grades 3-5 to join their dedicated team. This free public charter school, located in Colorado, is committed to providing an exceptional education rooted in the Core Knowledge Curriculum and taught in the classical style. The school focuses on academic excellence, character development, and global citizenship, instilling values of honor, achievement, world citizenship, and kindness. Teachers will play a vital role in guiding students, creating a nurturing environment, implementing the Core Knowledge Curriculum with classical methods, developing lesson plans, assessing progress, fostering respect and responsibility, collaborating with stakeholders, and participating in professional development.

Requirements

Bachelors degree required
Colorado Teacher License or ability to obtain one
Outstanding organizational skills and high attention to detail
Outstanding written and oral communication skills
Strong work ethic with an enthusiastic and passionate approach to the teaching craft
Commitment to the belief that all students can learn and to the mission of educational equity
Ability to use technology seamlessly
Must be able to push, pull, lift 50 pounds, stand and walk for extended periods, and be able to speak to a child at his or her eye level, which may include squatting or sitting on the ground
Occasional handling of field trip, classroom, book, or fundraising money
Daily decisions regarding curriculum implementation
Responsible for maintaining confidentiality regarding all students
Provide documented evidence of identity and eligibility to work in the United States
Successful completion of the required criminal background clearance process

Nice To Haves

Charter school awareness or experience
A strong liberal-arts education
Experience with the Core Knowledge Sequence and Classical Education

Responsibilities

Creating a nurturing and stimulating classroom environment conducive to learning.
Implementing the Core Knowledge Curriculum Sequence using classical teaching methods to engage students in meaningful learning experiences.
Developing and delivering lesson plans that cater to diverse learning styles and abilities.
Assessing student progress and maintaining accurate gradebooks to track academic achievement.
Providing timely feedback to students and parents to support academic growth and development.
Fostering a culture of respect, responsibility, and integrity by enforcing school rules and expectations of honor, achievement, world citizenship, and kindness.
Collaborating with colleagues, parents, and administrators to support the overall success of the school community.
Participating in professional development opportunities to enhance teaching skills and stay current with educational trends and best practices.
Building sports teams, clubs, and events using unique skills, talents, and passions to build community and make remarkable experiences for students and families.