2025-26 Teacher Elementary - Kindergarten - Rice Elementary

Poudre School District; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school district in Colorado seeks a dedicated educator to instruct elementary students, develop curriculum, and foster a positive learning environment. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and a valid Colorado teaching license. Join a supportive team committed to student success and diversity.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Short and long term disability

Access to employee walk-in clinic

Qualifications

• Experience instructing students in a classroom setting preferred.
• Valid Colorado teaching license with appropriate endorsements required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement course content and individualized programs.
• Instruct students in various settings and monitor their progress.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance instruction.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Percentage: 100%

Work calendar days: 188

Duration of position: Ongoing

Benefits include: Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, short and long term disability, access to employee walk-in clinic, as well as other optional benefit elections.

Pay for this position is determined by the Licensed Educator Salary Schedule based on years of experience and education. Range for position is $54,329 to $81,728 annually (based on a 100% assignment starting on the date the specific calendar(s) for this position begin).

Summary
Responsible for instructing elementary level students in appropriate subject areas in coordination with current curriculum and within the framework of District and state content standards.

Job Tasks

1. Develop, plan, prepare, and implement: a. Course content, format, structure, and schedule. b. Individualized programs of instruction for students. c. Classroom materials and curriculum. d. Lesson plans and learning activities.
2. Instruct students in large, small, and one-on-one situations.
3. Administer, edit, proofread, and grade students' assignments and assessments.
4. Create a classroom environment which maximizes instructional opportunity, supervise the behavior and wellbeing of students in the classroom and all educational settings, and administer discipline when appropriate.
5. Design assessment tasks that allow students to demonstrate understanding in a variety of ways and use the data to give meaningful feedback and modify instruction.
6. Monitor student growth and progress, adapt support as needed, and maintain documentation pertinent to academic, social, and emotional progress and needs of students.
7. Communicate students' progress and needs with parents/guardians and other staff as needed.
8. Collaborate: a. With teachers, support personnel, administrators, and colleagues to enhance instruction and improve student outcomes. b. With colleagues in team and building-based meetings and discussions.
9. Demonstrate a commitment to: a. Understanding, appreciating, and making accommodations for student diversity. b. Including and engaging families in the student's education. c. Supporting all Poudre School District policies, procedures, and expectations. d. Providing personal and professional excellence.
10. Participate in: a. Department, team, building, and district meetings and discussions. b. Student and/or family conferences and other meetings. c. Social, cultural, interscholastic, and extracurricular activities. d. Professional growth opportunities.
11. Attend work and arrive in a timely manner.
12. Perform other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, And Licenses Required
Bachelor's degree with proper teaching licensure program required.

Experience instructing students in a classroom setting preferred.

Criminal background check required for hire.

Valid Colorado teaching license with appropriate endorsements required.

CPR and First Aid certifications encouraged.

Questions regarding this posting can be directed to [e-mail].