4th Grade Teacher (.5 FTE) ONE YEAR ONLY

Littleton Public Schools; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

PERA retirement

Job summary

Littleton Public Schools seeks a 4th Grade Teacher (.5 FTE) for the 2026-2027 school year at Little Raven Elementary in Littleton, CO. This one-year assignment begins with a focus on engaging instruction and building strong foundational skills.

The successful candidate will plan and deliver standards-aligned lessons, manage a safe classroom, and monitor student progress while collaborating with staff and families to support every learner's growth.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Educator per Colorado Department of Education.
• Experience teaching 4th grade or elementary students preferred.
• Ability to plan engaging, standards-aligned lessons.
• Commitment to culturally relevant instruction.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver Grade 4 lessons; monitor progress and adapt instruction.
• Create a safe, welcoming classroom reflecting diverse student needs.
• Assess students with multiple methods and support rigorous goals.
• Maintain records and communicate with families; collaborate with staff.

Skills

Lesson planning

Classroom management

Differentiated instruction

Education

Colorado Professional Educator License

Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education

Job description

4th Grade Teacher (.5 FTE) ONE YEAR ONLY JobID: 14017

• Position Type: Licensed/ Elementary
• Date Posted: 9/16/2026
• Location: Little Raven Elementary
• Closing Date: 09/23/2026

4th grade Classroom Teacher (.5 FTE) ONE YEAR ONLY

"Littleton Public Schools - Big enough to serve you; small enough to know you."

Littleton Public Schools (LPS) is a premier school district located a few miles south of downtownDenver. With approximately 13,000 students, LPS offers a comprehensive education from preschool throughGrade 12 at ten elementary schools, four middle schools, three high schools, several alternativeprograms, a central preschool, and two charter schools. We welcome your interest to join our family and support our 100 Percent Goal: graduating 100percent of LPS students prepared for meaningful postsecondary opportunities. With a history of closecommunity ties and consistent support from our residents, LPS is not just a place to work but adestination for exceptional educators to establish career long roots, develop professionally, and makemeaningful contributions for our students. You belong here!

POSITION SUMMARY:

The classroom teacher performs under supervision of a principal or other designated supervisor andhas major responsibility for the instruction and supervision of students. Instruction of students includesindividual skill development, expansion of knowledge, and development of ability to reason. Supervisionof students includes guidance, development, and safety. The classroom teacher functions in accordancewith the established policies, rules, regulations and the performance standards of the District/State andthe performance goals established for the teacher.

DUTIES:

• Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instruction, providing materials which facilitate active learning; monitor student progress and adapt course content delivery methods in orderto meet the needs of individual students; instruct and monitor students in the use of learningmaterials, technologies and equipment to support instruction.
• Promote a culture of high expectations, providing every student with high quality and culturallyrelevant instruction;create a safe, welcoming classroom environment that reflects and supports the diversity of the student population and community.
• Develop and implement instructional practices and strategies that include multiple methods ofassessment, support students in meeting rigorous learning goals and engage and encouragelearners to develop deep understanding of content areas.
• Develop and implement effective classroom management strategies, providing a safe, secureand respectful learning environment; communicate student behavior expectations in a positivemanner; convey reminders, rules and expectations with consistency and equity, whilerecognizing the unique qualities and characteristics of the individual.
• Progress toward professional goals and contribute to school-wide goals through professionallearning communities, parent/student surveys, meetings, record keeping, and other measuresand methods.
• Update and maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and development asrequired by school, district, state and federal policies, regulations and laws.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

Successful applicants must be properly licensed for assignment as a Professional Educator according to the Colorado Department of Education.

STARTING SALARY RANGE

STARTING SALARY RANGE: (Annual salary schedule based on 1.0 FTE) WORK YEAR: 187 contract days (district educator calendar) ONE YEAR ONLY

BENEFIT INFORMATION

Littleton Public Schools offers several competitive and comprehensive benefit packages to employees. Fringe benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; employee assistanceprogram; 403(b), 401(k), and 457(b) retirement savings plans; and various leave and professionaldevelopment programs. Additionally as a public employer, LPS participates in the Public EmployeesRetirement Association (PERA). For more information about additional benefits or compensationoptions by employee group, please visit our website at: https://www.littletonpublicschools.net/o/lps/page/employee-benefits