4th Grade Language Arts Teacher - Long-Term Coverage

Aspen Prep Academy; Greenwood Village (CO); On-site; USD 57,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan with employer matching

Medical, dental and vision plans

Telehealth services

Job summary

Aspen Academy in the Denver metro area seeks a dynamic 4th Grade Language Arts Teacher to cover a long-term leave from January into April 2027. The role is full-time and onsite, with a starting salary range of $57,172 to $85,634, depending on education and experience.

Responsibilities include cultivating curiosity across academic, social, and emotional domains; implementing differentiated instruction; and leading LiFE programs to develop leadership, finance, and entrepreneurship skills in

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree preferred.
• Preferred: Teaching certification.
• 3–5 years classroom experience.
• Evidence of content mastery; Amplify Curriculum preferred.
• A passion for Next Generation learning.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to igniting curiosity and making learning fun and challenging.
• Ability to meet physical demands of the role.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate students’ curiosity, engagement, growth and performance in academic, intellectual, social and emotional domains.
• Set empathetic limits and foster responsible decision-making.
• Communicate proactively with students, parents, teammates and our community.
• Plan and prepare for lessons and units with differentiation and culturally responsive practices.
• Lead LiFE (Leadership, Finance, Entrepreneurship) coaching and integrate into core curriculum.
• Reflect on teaching and pursue professional growth.
• Collaborate with colleagues to promote school and community development.

Skills

Classroom management

Curriculum planning

Communication

Differentiated instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree

Teaching certification

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Google Suite

Learning Management Systems

Blackbaud

Job description

Aspen Academy in the Denver metro area seeks a dynamic 4th Grade Language Arts Teacher to cover a long-term leave from January into April 2027. The role is full-time and onsite, with a starting salary range of $57,172 to $85,634, depending on education and experience.

Responsibilities include cultivating curiosity across academic, social, and emotional domains; implementing differentiated instruction; and leading LiFE programs to develop leadership, finance, and entrepreneurship skills in