Middle School Science Teacher

Flagstaff Academy•Longmont, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Flagstaff Academy is seeking a full-time Middle School Science Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year, responsible for teaching students in grades six through eight. The role involves close collaboration with the Middle School Team to ensure a meaningful scope and sequence for the middle school Core Knowledge curriculum. Flagstaff Academy is a tuition-free public charter school located in Longmont, serving grades kindergarten through eighth, and also offers a tuition-based preschool program. Founded in 2005, it has become Longmont's premier science and technology school, serving approximately 800 students within the St. Vrain Valley School District. The school's mission is to develop students into well-rounded, ethical leaders with a foundation in science and technology, guided by principles such as providing a K-8 Core Knowledge-based education, offering scientific and technological exploration, pursuing excellence, promoting academic achievement and creativity, welcoming diverse students, and fostering respect.

Requirements

Subject expertise in physical science, life science, and earth and space science
Good communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work collaboratively
Excellent communication skills
Willingness to work closely with families
Ability to form positive relationships with adolescents
Effective instructional delivery techniques
Proven ability to differentiate instruction and meet the needs of all students
Student-centered pedagogy practiced in differentiated instruction with a particular focus on the teaching of language arts through investigation and inquiry
Current Colorado teaching license
Ability to interpret and communicate student data
Strong systems orientation and commitment to follow-through
Experience working with middle school students

Nice To Haves

Three years teaching experience

Responsibilities

Teaching students in grades six through eight
Close collaboration with the Middle School Team to ensure a meaningful scope and sequence for the middle school Core Knowledge curriculum

Benefits

Medical & Rx (UMR healthcare plans: PPO or HDHP with OptumRx prescription coverage)
KerixHealth (Direct Primary Care healthcare provider access for employees and dependents enrolled in UMR plans)
Teledoc (telehealth program for medical and select behavioral health visits)
Dental insurance (Delta Dental of Colorado, full cost paid for employee)
Voluntary Vision insurance (VSP)
Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical FSA for UMR PPO plan, Dependent Care FSA)
Health Savings Account (partners with UMR HDHP plan, employer contributes $720.00 for employee only or $1,200.00 for employee + dependent(s) coverage annually)
PERA Retirement (public employees retirement account, employees contribute 11%, Flagstaff Academy contributes 21.4%)
Life/AD&D insurance ($40,000 benefit)
Short Term Disability policy
Paid Time Off (based on years of service and contract days, prorated for part-time)
Free Childcare (before/after school and during professional development days via Dragon Flight program)
Employee Appreciation program
Voluntary Retirement Options (401(k) or 457(b) plan through PERA Plus)
Voluntary Additional Life/AD&D Insurance (group rate for employee, spouse, and children)
Voluntary Long Term Disability insurance (group rate)
Voluntary Aflac Accident and Aflac Critical Illness plans (group rate)
Voluntary Norton LifeLock identity theft protection plans (group rate)