Elementary Teacher - Colorado Connections Academy

Connections-Education-4; Englewood (CO); Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Connections Academy seeks an Elementary Teacher for its online statewide program. The role involves delivering instruction for grades K-5, coordinating with learning coaches, and using online tools to monitor progress.

You will grade assignments, prepare reports, and communicate regularly with families and curriculum staff. A Colorado K-5 teaching certificate is required, with occasional travel and remote work possible.

Qualifications

• Colorado certification to teach Elementary K-5.
• Strong technology skills, especially Microsoft Office.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Highly organized and punctual.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for events.
• Ability to work remotely and some evenings when needed.
• Must use personal device and email for two-factor auth.

Responsibilities

• Manage instructional program with asynchronous and synchronous sessions.
• Complete grading, create progress reports, and conduct parent conferences.
• Communicate with parents, students, and teachers to develop Personal Learning Plans.
• Develop knowledge of K-12 curriculum and grade-specific requirements.
• Support students with enrichment and daily assignments.
• Coordinate field trips and social activities with Parent Community Coordinators.
• Administer state testing and participate in recruiting events.

Skills

Excellent communication

Highly organized

Team player

Customer focused

Flexibility

Remote work readiness

Education

Colorado K-5 teaching certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Elementary Teacher - Colorado Connections Academy

Job Category: Teaching

Requisition Number: ELEME018188

• Posted : September 15, 2026
• Full-Time
• Remote

Locations

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Home-based, CO
8 Inverness Dr E #110
Englewood, CO 80112, USA

Description

School Summary

Colorado Connections Academy (ColoCA) schools are tuition-free, online public schools serving students in grades K-12 statewide students throughout the state. Colorado Connections Academy is authorized and operated in partnership with 27J Schools. Colorado Connections Academy is accredited by the State of Colorado under state law as a statewide online school.

Working from our office in Englewood, Colorado, certified Elementary Teacher will manage instructional programs. Through use of the telephone, Internet and various curriculum tools they will consult regularly with learning coaches and students to ensure that each child successfully completes his/her instructional program.

The Elementary Teacher will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks:

• Support the instructional program with asynchronous web conferencing sessions and synchronous instruction;
• Complete all grading, create progress reports and conduct parent conferences in a timely manner;
• Communicate with parents, students and other teachers on a regular basis to develop and update Personal Learning Plans and schedules, score assessments, provide feedback on student work, suggest instructional approaches and strategies, monitor completion of assignments and coach special projects;
• Develop a general knowledge of the entire program’s K-12 curriculum and a very detailed knowledge of the grades for which responsible;
• Support students and parents with alternate strategies and provide additional assistance with daily assignments and projects;
• Communicate regularly with parents, students, and curriculum specialists through use of computer and telephone;
• Keep student records and data up-to-date, including cumulative files, online student and family information, attendance accounting, and logging of all student and parent contacts;
• Consult with team members and staff learning specialists to develop alternate enrichment activities and modifications to students’ programs to increase student understanding;
• Communicate with Parent Community Coordinators to suggest social activities and relevant field trips for students;
• Manage regional field trips and make efforts to integrate trips into the curriculum;
• Devise and implement virtual methods of creating and maintaining a “school community”;
• Participate in the organization and administration of the State Testing, as directed;
• Participate in student recruiting sessions and other marketing efforts that require teacher representation;
• Review curriculum and devise alternate approaches to given lessons to increase student understanding (working directly with parents and students);
• Attend field trips and other community activities implemented for families;
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Highly qualified and certified to teach Elementary K-5 in Colorado (appropriate to grade level responsibilities)
• Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft OS and MS Office programs)
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Highly organized and punctual
• Customer focused approach
• High degree of flexibility
• Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment
• Team player track record
• Willingness to travel on occasion for marketing and state testing events (may require occasional overnight travel)
• Ability to work remotely, if necessary
• Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support some families
• Must be able to use a personal electronic device and an email address for two-step authentication

Colorado Connections Academy strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

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