Middle School Language Arts Teacher
About The Position
Grand Peak Academy (GPA) is a kindergarten-eighth grade classical, Core Knowledge school committed to providing excellent educational opportunities to students in Northeast Colorado Springs. GPA offers a holistic classical approach to education that implements rigorous academic instruction in conjunction with an active classroom. Our model challenges students to think critically and take active roles in their classrooms and communities. This results in higher achievement and greater engagement in school. Our school gives students the academic and character-building skills they need as learners and leaders. Grand Peak Academy is seeking a Middle School Language Arts teacher for the 2026-2027 school year! This teacher will join a committed team of educators to strengthen the foundation of an extraordinary school. In their daily practice, GPA teachers will develop and implement a curriculum that meets all students' needs, cultivate a culture that encourages young learners and leaders, and leverage data and evidence-based teaching practices.
Requirements
- Demonstrated success in teaching
- Must have a Colorado State license or a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and a passing score on the Praxis exam in your area of concentration (Elementary Education, Music, Technology, Physical Education etc) or must qualify under ESSA
- Successfully complete a background check
Responsibilities
- Provide an inviting, exciting, inclusive, and joyful classical learning environment
- Participate wholeheartedly in professional development and enrich expertise in the subject area
- Develop curriculum and lesson plans that are rigorous, clear, measurable, and aligned with Colorado Standards and GPA's instructional approaches
- Embrace school initiatives and curriculum including Core Knowledge, CKLA, CKH, and Eureka Math in planning for and teaching a diverse classroom of students with a wide variety of learning styles, needs and behaviors
- Follow the school's policies and procedures for student conduct, discipline, and social emotional development
- Form meaningful relationships with families and involve parents in their children's education
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits, some of which are employer paid
- Opportunity to select different health plans
- Paid vacation
- Sick time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
