2026-27 Teacher Elementary-5th Grade-Bennett Elementary School

Poudre School District; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 89,278; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Poudre School District is seeking a dedicated 5th grade teacher for Bennett Elementary School for the 2026-27 school year. This is a full-time position with an annual salary range of $58,000 - $89,278 based on experience and education, starting August 6, 2025. Responsibilities include lesson planning, student assessment, and collaboration with staff to enhance student outcomes. The position also offers various benefits including health, dental, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with proper teaching licensure program required.
• Experience instructing students in a classroom setting preferred.
• Valid Colorado teaching license with appropriate endorsements required.
• Criminal background check required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, prepare, and implement course content.
• Instruct students in large, small, and one-on-one situations.
• Monitor student growth and progress, adapt support as needed.
• Create a classroom environment that maximizes instructional opportunity.

Skills

Instructing elementary level students

Collaboration with colleagues

Classroom management

Assessing student progress

Education

Bachelor's degree with proper teaching licensure

Valid Colorado teaching license

Job description

This position is for the 2026-27 school year teaching 5th grade at Bennett Elementary School. 100% assignment, 188 work calendar days, one year only.

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

Pay determined by the Licensed Educator Salary Schedule based on years of experience and education. Range: $58,000 - $89,278 annually for 100% assignment starting August 6, 2025.

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

• 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.
• Instruct students in large, small, and one-on-one situations.
• Administer, edit, proofread, and grade students' assignments and assessments.
• 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.
• 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.
• Monitor student growth and progress, adapt support as needed, and maintain documentation pertinent to academic, social, and emotional progress and needs of students.
• Communicate students' progress, and needs with parents/guardians and other staff as needed.
• 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.
• Demonstrate a commitment to: a) Understand, appreciate, and make accommodations for student diversity. b) Include and engage families in the student's education. c) Support all Poudre School District policies, procedures, and expectations. d) Provide personal and professional excellence.
• 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.
• Attend work and arrive in a timely manner.
• 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.
• Valid Colorado teaching license with appropriate endorsements required.
• CPR and First Aid certifications encouraged.