Elementary Teacher Pool (K-2) – Immediate Start

Young World Physical Education; Cortez (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Cortez-based teaching opportunity in the Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1 for K-4 elementary settings, starting immediately for the 24/25 school year. The role focuses on delivering engaging, standards-aligned instruction in a high-need community with collaboration across PLCs.

Responsibilities include data-driven instruction, family engagement, social-emotional supports, and instructional leadership. Colorado licensure and a Master’s degree are valued qualifications.

Qualifications

• Colorado teaching license required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience with Get Better Faster framework preferred.

Responsibilities

• Creates an effective and engaging learning environment aligned to district standards.
• Develops standard-based lessons delivering rigorous instruction.
• Participates in weekly grade-level professional learning communities.
• Uses formative/interim data to adjust instruction for growth.
• Provides leadership to paraprofessionals and supports families.

Skills

Communication skills

Classroom instruction

Leadership coaching

Organizational skills

Education

Teacher’s License for Colorado

Master’s degree

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Cortez-based teaching opportunity in the Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1 for K-4 elementary settings, starting immediately for the 24/25 school year. The role focuses on delivering engaging, standards-aligned instruction in a high-need community with collaboration across PLCs.

Responsibilities include data-driven instruction, family engagement, social-emotional supports, and instructional leadership. Colorado licensure and a Master’s degree are valued qualifications.