Secondary History Teacher (6th Grade)

Monument Academy • Colorado Springs, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Monument Academy is seeking a dedicated Secondary History Teacher for the 6th grade for the 2026-2027 school year. The school is a free public charter school established in 1996, committed to providing a challenging and content-rich education with a traditional approach to classical education. This philosophy is supported by the Core Knowledge scope and sequence and a classical high school curriculum, emphasizing classical and informational literature. Monument Academy staff model exceptional character to foster future leaders and are passionate about teaching the arts to develop well-rounded individuals. The school values American patriotism, independent thinking, and fosters Socratic dialogue and inquiry-based learning to cultivate influential thinkers and lifelong learners prepared for a bright future.

Requirements

• BA, BS degree
• 24 college hours in subject area
• Meets NCLB (No Child Left Behind) standards for Highly Qualified Teaching Status
• Experience working with children in an educational setting
• Thorough understanding of pedagogy and the best practices of education.
• Desire to teach middle school-aged children and ability to adapt to their developmental status.
• Ability to design lessons that teach curriculum in an engaging manner, applying various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, demonstrations, and individual or collaborative projects and research.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills to manage and control the classroom.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to maintain professionalism and tact in high-stress situations.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Creative analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Responsibilities

• Implement school performance standards and character traits through all aspects of instruction.
• Create and maintain a classroom that is safe, nurturing, and productive, in which students are encouraged to develop to their full potential.
• Maintain a clean and orderly classroom.
• Elementary Bulletin boards should be changed monthly to reflect current units of study.
• Collaborate with other teachers on the educational team on curriculum and student needs.
• Assist team with curriculum development and implementation.
• Administer a wide variety of student assessments.
• Collect data for assessment and monitoring purposes.
• Communicate with parents and other team members about student progress and develop plans for further instruction.
• Maintain mid-quarter and quarterly progress reports on students.
• Share areas of expertise with other teachers on the team.
• Attend pre-employment training and ongoing professional development as required.
• Attend meetings to stay current with school procedures, technology, and trends in education.
• Attend all school-related activities and meetings as requested by Administration.
• Utilize school software system for posting grades on a weekly basis.
• Assist with duties when needed, including but not limited to recess, lunch and carpool.
• Plans and develops an engaging, age-appropriate course of study in the classroom, adhering to educational best practices and Monument Academy philosophy, curriculum standards, framework guidelines, and Board of Directors policies, proclamations, and resolutions.
• Designs and presents individual lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using a variety of teaching techniques that appeal to various learning styles and methods.
• Prepares materials for lessons, assignments, and tests; evaluates, corrects, and grades student performance.
• Creates a structured classroom environment, provides clear expectations, and establishes a conducive learning culture.
• Proactively monitors student engagement.
• Discusses academic difficulties or behavioral problems with students as they arise.
• Communicates all progress and concerns with tact and professionalism to parents and, as appropriate, other faculty, staff, and/or principal.
• Builds and maintains positive relationships with parents.
• Enforces safety and security standards for students, staff, and visitors.
• Contributes to required documentation and data for individual student files, attendance and incident reports, and other necessary records.
• Monitors halls, recess, and lunchrooms with other faculty and staff.
• Maintains knowledge of research, developments, and best practices in designated area of education.
• Performs related tasks such as sponsoring student activities or organizations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Supervises the behavior of all students in the classroom, throughout school grounds, and on educational trips.

What This Job Offers

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