Elementary Teacher

Jobtailor; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

KIPP Colorado seeks an instructional leader to guide an elementary classroom and drive student outcomes. You will create a culturally responsive student experience and lead standards-aligned instruction, while planning lessons, assessments, and data-driven adjustments.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree, ESSA compliance, and willingness to participate in after-hours activities. Strong communication with families and collaboration with teams are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• ESSA criteria compliance required.
• Willingness to participate in before/after school events and activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead instructional planning and culturally sustaining instruction.
• Develop unit plans, scope and sequences, and daily lesson plans.
• Design and implement standards-aligned assessments.
• Communicate regularly with families about progress and behavior.
• Attend school events, conferences, and community activities.

Skills

Classroom leadership

Data analysis

Culturally responsive instruction

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Data tracking systems

IEP implementation

Job description

• Serve as the instructional leader of an elementary classroom and drive student outcomes
• Create an exceptional, culturally responsive student experience and classroom community
• Develop rigorous, engaging, affirming, grade-level, and culturally sustaining instruction
• Plan instruction, organize learning activities, internalize lessons, and prepare instructional materials
• Develop unit plans, scope and sequences, weekly plans, and daily lesson plans
• Design and implement standards-aligned assessments
• Grade student work equitably and provide feedback and support
• Use adopted instructional materials and curriculum with fidelity
• Analyze student data to adjust instructional plans, reteach, reassess, and monitor progress
• Implement IEP, 504 Plan, ALP, BIP, and MTSS accommodations, modifications, and interventions
• Establish relationships with students and families based on trust and respect
• Maintain high expectations for academic work and classroom behavior
• Establish and reinforce classroom rules and consequences
• Manage Tier 1 behaviors and monitor behavior data
• Provide active supervision to ensure student safety and engagement
• Participate in arrival, dismissal, breakfast, lunch, hallway, bathroom, transition, and absence-coverage duties
• Collaborate with special services and special education staff
• Attend school functions, parent meetings, conferences, evening events, and community events
• Conduct home visits and phone calls to families
• Communicate regularly with families about academic progress and behavior
• Maintain accurate records, grade books, and data tracking systems
• Participate in coaching, professional development, grade-level meetings, department meetings, and school-wide initiatives
• Support student and staff recruitment and engagement events
• Travel around Denver to KIPP campuses, the Home Office, and professional development events as required
• Complete specialized certification requirements and maintain ESSA compliance
• Report to a member of the school leadership team

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (required)
• Ability and willingness to fulfill state and federal guidelines for Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) criteria (required)
• Ability to participate in required before-school, after-school, evening, and weekend events and activities
• Full understanding of KIPP and commitment to an Exceptional Student Experience (required)
• Commitment to and experience with youth from varied cultural and economic backgrounds
• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to manage ambiguity and multiple priorities
• Proactive problem-solving, initiative, and teamwork
• Strong work ethic and enthusiastic, passionate approach
• Resourcefulness and willingness to support school academic excellence
• Strong communication, feedback, and facilitation skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Professional demeanor, self-confidence, and initiative
• Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines and complete multiple tasks with meticulous attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build productive relationships across functions and organizational lines
• Passionate commitment to KIPP Colorado’s mission, RIDE commitments, values, and excellence
• Spanish bilingual ability preferred
• At least 2 years of teaching experience highly preferred but not required
• Must be authorized to work in the United States; KIPP Colorado does not provide sponsorship
• Must complete specialized certification requirements, including applicable MLE coursework, CDE literacy modules, ECE professional licensure, and ESSA highly qualified status

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing culturally responsive and standards-aligned instruction while fostering a positive classroom community. Strong ability to analyze student data, manage diverse learning needs, and maintain high academic expectations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Bachelor's Degree
• Teaching Experience
• Culturally Responsive Instruction
• Data Analysis
• ESSA Compliance

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Standards-Aligned Assessment Design
• Lesson Planning
• IEP Implementation
• Behavior Management
• Data Tracking Systems

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Proactive Problem-Solving
• Interpersonal Skills
• Teamwork

Certifications & Qualifications

• Specialized Certification Requirements
• CDE Literacy Modules
• ECE Professional Licensure
• ESSA Highly Qualified Status

Industry Keywords

• KIPP
• Exceptional Student Experience
• Culturally Sustaining Instruction
• MTSS
• BIP