Empower Minds: Middle School Financial Literacy Teacher

Rocky Mountain Classical Academy; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Job summary

Rocky Mountain Classical Academy seeks a Middle School Financial Literacy Teacher to develop and deliver instruction on budgeting, saving, investing, and responsible money management aligned with Core Knowledge/Classical standards.

The role emphasizes critical thinking, financial responsibility, and a rigorous classroom environment, with a strong focus on lifelong financial literacy and citizenship among students in Colorado Springs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Finance, Economics, or related field
• Advanced degree preferred for deeper content knowledge and classroom leadership
• Experience creating engaging lessons for middle school students is desirable

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver lesson plans teaching financial literacy concepts including budgeting, saving, investing, and responsible money management
• Utilize varied instructional methods and technology to engage diverse learners
• Assess student progress and provide constructive feedback to support growth
• Maintain accurate attendance, grade records, and progress reports
• Collaborate with colleagues to integrate interdisciplinary approaches
• Prepare lesson plans, assignments, and assessments in a timely manner
• Uphold classroom discipline and promote a safe, respectful learning environment
• Support school operations and participate in professional development and staff meetings

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Classroom management

Differentiated instruction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Finance, Economics, or related field

Advanced degree in Education, Finance, Economics, or related field

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Student data management systems

Job description

Rocky Mountain Classical Academy seeks a Middle School Financial Literacy Teacher to develop and deliver instruction on budgeting, saving, investing, and responsible money management aligned with Core Knowledge/Classical standards.

The role emphasizes critical thinking, financial responsibility, and a rigorous classroom environment, with a strong focus on lifelong financial literacy and citizenship among students in Colorado Springs.