1st Grade Elementary Classroom Teacher-Astrozon campus

James Irwin Charter Schools; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at James Irwin Charter Schools as a 1st Grade Elementary Classroom Teacher. This full-time role supports students' educational journeys and involves collaboration with colleagues. Comprehensive benefits are provided, alongside a competitive starting salary, ensuring a rewarding environment for passionate educators.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Must have completed the PRAXIS in Elementary Education (both 5205 and 5901).
• Professionalism in communication with staff, parents, and students.
• Ability to implement Direct Instruction effectively.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the education of students in the classroom.
• Work closely with the instructional assistant and communicate with parents.
• Implement training and improve teaching effectiveness.

Skills

Championship for students

Positive mindset

Working with diverse personalities

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

1st Grade Elementary Classroom Teacher-Astrozon campus

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JIES Classroom Teacher for the 2025-2026 School Year

• A JIES Classroom Teacher is a champion for students.
• JIES teachers work closely with their grade-level colleagues and administration to provide consistent, high-quality, challenging educational opportunities for each student.
• A JIES teacher is a quick learner who chooses a positive, solutions-focused mindset. He or she will do what is best for students, even under the most difficult circumstances.
• A JIES teacher is a professional who can work with many different personality types, and who speaks positively about and to staff, parents, and students.
• Every classroom has both a classroom teacher and an Instructional Assistant. The classroom teacher is responsible for the education of the students in his or her class and works closely with the instructional assistant to communicate with parents and support students.
• The JIES teacher implements Direct Instruction throughout the entire school day and works closely with instructional coaches to implement training and continually improve in teaching effectively.
• We have visitors regularly coming to JIES to see how our school achieves such a high level of success for both students and staff.
• Because we have a broad demographic of students, our high academic achievement data is worth noting. Subsequently, we want to have staff that have a "mission calling" to work with our wide range of students.
• SALARY/BENEFITS:
• The starting teacher salary is $35,000 per year. Classroom teachers must have a Bachelor’s Degree and have completed the PRAXIS in Elementary Education (both 5205 and 5901). The starting salary for a teacher with a Master's Degree is $50,000.
• Classroom Teachers receive full benefits. Our benefit package is excellent - truly - and provides health, dental, and limited vision benefits. James Irwin Charter Schools' benefits for full-time employees cover all the employee's costs for insurance for most plans. FT employees may choose from several options for their insurance plans, including a traditional co-pay plan or a high deductible plan with a Health Savings Account.
• There are 191 work days in the JICS working agreement. This extends from the end of July through May.
• Full-time employees are paid monthly in 12 equal amounts.
  
  

If you are passionate about educating young minds, creating a positive learning environment, and making a difference in the lives of students, we encourage you to apply. Join our team of dedicated educators today!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $45,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
  
  

Schedule

• Monday to Friday
  
  

Education

• Bachelor's (Preferred)
  
  

Ability To Relocate

• Colorado Springs, CO 80909: Relocate before starting work (Required)
  
  

Work Location: In person

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Education Administration Programs

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