Elementary Teacher - Cimarron Elementary School

Cherry Creek School District; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Creek School District in Colorado seeks an Elementary Teacher to develop coursework and deliver instruction that supports an exemplary educational program and ensures success for every student.

The position emphasizes strong classroom management, collaborative planning with colleagues, ongoing assessment, and responsive instruction aligned to state standards within a district that values continuous improvement and student achievement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and valid Colorado teaching license.
• CDE Elementary Education endorsement required for K-6 roles.
• Background check and fingerprinting are required.
• Experience teaching in Colorado schools is preferred.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in accordance with state standards and district policy.
• Develop, plan, and implement lesson content and learning activities.
• Administer, edit, and assess student work and feedback.
• Design diverse assessments and use results to adjust instruction.
• Create a classroom environment that supports positive behavior and safety.
• Monitor student progress and maintain appropriate records.
• Communicate student progress and needs to families and staff.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to improve instructional outcomes.
• Participate in meetings, conferences, and professional development events.

Skills

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

CDE teaching license

CDE Elementary Education (K-6) endorsement

Background check & fingerprinting

Colorado teaching experience

Job description

Job Title

Elementary Teacher

FLSA Exemption Status

Exempt

Classification Group

Cherry Creek Education Association

Supervising Position

School Principal or designee

Pay Plan

Certified/Licensed

Pay Range

Certified/Licensed Salary Schedule

Last Updated

04/23/2024

JOB SUMMARY

Develop coursework to support effective instruction of students at the elementary school level. Effectively deliver instruction that promotes an exemplary educational program and ensures success for all students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The subsequent duties outline the fundamental operations of the position and exemplify the nature of the tasks carried out. They do not encompass a comprehensive inventory of the obligations and responsibilities fulfilled in this role. The approximation of frequencies and time allocation percentages are flexible and subject to the requirements of the organization.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Task Descriptions

Instruct students in large, small, and one-on-one situations.

Daily 30%

• Develop, plan, prepare, and implement course content, format, structure, schedule, individualized programs of instruction for students, classroom materials and curriculum, lesson plans, and learning activities. Daily 20%

Administer, edit, proofread, and grade students’ assignments and assessments.

Daily 10%

• 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. Daily 10%
• Create a classroom environment that maximizes instructional opportunity, supervise the behavior and well-being of students in the classroom and all educational settings, and administer discipline when appropriate. Daily 5%
• Monitor student growth and progress, adapt support as needed, and maintain documentation pertinent to academic, social, and emotional progress and needs of students. Daily 5%

Communicate students’ progress, needs, and eligibility with parents/guardians and other staff as needed.

Daily 5%

Collaborate with teachers, support personnel, administrators, and colleagues to enhance instruction and improve student outcomes.

Daily 5%

Participate in department, team, building, and District meetings and discussions; student and/or family conferences; social, cultural, interscholastic, and extracurricular activities; and professional growth opportunities.

Daily 5%

Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Daily 5%

TOTAL 100%

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

• N/A

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required
• Bachelor's degree
• Student teaching/practicum/internship experience that meets or exceeds Colorado's requirements
• Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license
• CDE Elementary Education (grades K-6) endorsement
• Basic knowledge of typical office equipment such as telephones, copiers, fax machines, email, etc.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Basic classroom management and planning skills
• Basic organizational skills
• Intermediate verbal and written communication and interpersonal relations skills
• Ability to align curriculum and assessments with state content standards
• Ability to support programs designed to increase student achievement
• Ability to assume leadership in the development and communication of programs and curriculum
• Ability and desire to work as a team member
• Ability to actively participate in a Professional Learning Community
• Ability to understand, appreciate, and make accommodations for student diversity
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with diverse stakeholder groups
• Ability to serve as a role model and an innovative and creative learner with an insatiable thirst for knowledge that stays on the cutting edge of instructional practice and pedagogy

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Light work strength level (lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds)
• Primarily works indoors
• Typically a moderate noise level
• Prolonged standing and walking
• Frequent bending and reaching
• Occasional lifting, pulling, and pushing
• Speaking and hearing
• Visual concentration
• Eye/hand coordination
• Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard
• Concentrated reading/writing/mathematics
• May work outdoors when monitoring student activities
• Normal classroom environment
• Normal school district environment
• Work location is subject to change to meet the requirements of the organization

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Formal education beyond a Bachelor’s degree
• Three (3) years of successful elementary teaching experience
• Experience working in the public sector
• Experience advising school clubs/co-curricular activities
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement