Kindergarten Teacher (Please apply directly to STEM School Highlands Ranch - DO NOT apply directly with DCSD online)

Douglas County School District • Shellman, GA

1d • $51,914 - $108,643 • Onsite

About The Position

At STEM School Highlands Ranch, we place innovation at the heart of learning to unleash the potential of all students and prepare them for an exponentially changing world. As a K-12 public charter school in the Douglas County School District, we are committed to creating an environment that fosters respect, success, and continuous improvement. We welcome you to join us in our mission to redefine limits and unleash potential.

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Kindergarten Teacher to join our dynamic team for the 2026 - 2027 school year. In this role, you will inspire curiosity and foster a love for learning by delivering an engaging curriculum that supports the intellectual and personal development of elementary school students. You will plan and implement school curriculum and problem based learning experiences that encourage critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Elementary Education or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Valid state teaching license or certification.
• Strong knowledge of literacy and mathematical teaching methodologies.
• Colorado READ Act Certification (required for all Colorado licensed teachers; out of state licensed teachers will have one year to complete certification)
• Occasional lifting of 5 to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand or walk for 90 minutes.
• Ability to run short distances.
• Frequent bending, stooping, walking, standing, kneeling, crawling, squatting, reaching, and sitting.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Utilize our instructional model of problem-based learning (PBL) to plan and implement lessons based on state standards.
• Create and deliver engaging lesson plans using school based curriculum.
• Adapt lesson plans to meet diverse learning needs including interventions and extensions to the curriculum.
• Ensure the success of all students by continually assessing student progress toward mastery of standards through learning opportunities and demonstrations of knowledge.
• Provide timely feedback to students and parents and/or guardians to support academic progress and growth.
• Provide accommodations and modifications for the growth and success of all students.
• Establish a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Responsible for managing student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing routines and procedures, maintaining discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school, and applying appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary.
• Promote active participation and maintain discipline in accordance with school policies.
• Establish and maintain positive communication with parents and/or guardians regarding student’s behavior where appropriate.
• Work with colleagues to plan interdisciplinary units and share best practices.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance teaching strategies.
• Communicate effectively with parents, colleagues, and school administration.
• Collaborate with colleagues with the intent of deepening pedagogical content knowledge, improving teaching practices, and creating problem-based learning opportunities.
• Serve as an integral part of their school and the school community, performing certain duties including but not limited to student support, counseling students with academic problems and supporting certain extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations, participating in department and school meetings, and parent meetings.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development preparing required reports on students and activities.
• Utilize technology and integrate the use of technology to provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities, instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment, observe, evaluate, encourage and provide feedback on student's performance and development.
• Plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.
• Utilize new teaching methods and educational tools in an ever changing and strategic environment.
• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences and establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.

Benefits

• Employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance (available on the 1st of the following month).
• Short-term, long-term disability, life, and ADD insurance (available six months from hire date).
• Retirement benefits including PERA pension and 401K employee-only contribution managed through Colorado’s PERA program.
• FSA (medical and dependent care), Pet Insurance, Sick Time, and PTO based on years of service.
• health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level