Fifth Grade Teacher

Caprock Academy; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 43,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERA retirement

Health, dental, vision

Paid time off

Job summary

Caprock Academy in Grand Junction, Colorado seeks a fifth grade teacher for September 2026, delivering the Core Knowledge curriculum in a classically oriented program.

The role requires collaboration with grade-level teams, planning and delivering a full fifth grade educational program, and commitment to the school’s mission of academic excellence and character development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field; teaching license preferred.
• Previous classroom teaching experience preferred.
• Strong classroom-management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create lesson plans aligned with classical education philosophy.
• Gather resources and materials for lesson units.
• Collaborate with grade-level team on planning.
• Set up classroom materials and equipment.
• Enforce policies and classroom rules.
• Conduct testing and evaluate student work.
• Implement student plans (IEP, 504, ALP, safety).
• Conduct interventions when needed.
• Maintain knowledge of state/federal laws incl Colorado Charter School Institute.
• Monitor, assess, and report student progress.
• Receive guidance from instructional coaches and interventionists.
• Communicate clearly with teachers, students, parents.
• Attend faculty meetings and professional developments.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Teaching license preferred

Classroom experience

Mission alignment

Classroom management

MS Office Outlook

Team collaboration

Integrity

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

Description

Caprock Academy is seeking a fifth grade teacher beginning September 2026. Caprock Academy is a public, tuition-free school chartered by the Colorado Charter School Institute and utilizes the timeless principles of classically oriented education.

Caprock Academy follows the Core Knowledge© curriculum in grades K–8. This curriculum encompasses language arts, mathematics, science, history, geography, fine arts, and physical education. The curriculum is characterized by content-rich instruction, cumulative knowledge, content-specific lessons, and coherent sequencing. The foundation of our academics are rooted in classical education philosophy and pedagogy, following the grammar, logic and rhetoric trivium. The school’s mission is to help all students achieve their highest academic and character potential using proven, accelerated academic programs while providing a safe environment. This mission is achieved through our vision of strengthening the community through the involvement of parents, educators, and community leaders working together to provide an environment that fosters academic excellence and develops strong character in our students. We shape global citizens who set life goals and practice lives of service and virtue through our implementation of our core values of character, accountability and academics.

Fifth grade teachers are classroom professionals responsible for planning and delivering the entire fifth grade educational program in the classroom and being part of an active faculty dedicated to ambitious student achievement. Successful applicants will work closely with other fifth grade instructors and teaching assistants. Applicants should be dedicated to the mastery of an academic discipline and knowledge-based curriculum.

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Salary Exempt

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Regular, full-time

WORK HOURS: 40 hours per week

PAY RANGE: $43,000-$55,000

REPORTS TO: K-6 Dean of Students

Essential Duties:

• Create lesson plans aligned with classical education philosophy.
• Research and gather resources and materials needed for lesson units.
• Collaborate, problem-solve and plan with grade level team.
• Set up classroom materials and equipment.
• Enforce administrative policies and rules governing students.
• Conduct testing and evaluate student work and assessments individually and as a grade level team.
• Implement student plans with fidelity (IEP, 504, ALP, safety, etc).
• Conduct student interventions when needed.
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant state, federal, and local laws, and regulations (including Colorado Charter School Institute)
• Monitor, assess, and report on student progress.
• Receive direction from and implement strategies recommended by instructional coaches and academic interventionists.
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with teachers, other faculty, students, and parents.
• Attend faculty meetings, professional developments and other meetings as needed (RTI, parent-teacher conferences, student plans, etc).

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in education or related field (teaching license preferred).
• Classroom teaching experience preferred.
• Desire and willingness to promote the mission and values of the school.
• Demonstrated effective classroom-management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Outlook
• Ability and willingness to work effectively with peers and team members.
• Professional and personal integrity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Required Documentation

• Application
• Current Resume
• Three Letters of Recommendation (including email addresses and phone numbers)
• Post-Secondary Transcripts (photocopy will suffice)

Required Upon Hiring

• Complete Caprock Academy mentorship program
• Complete Praxis exam within first calendar year from date of hire (if not currently teaching certified)
• Complete Love & Logic program training

Benefits:

• Enrollment in Colorado’s Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) including employer contributions
• Health, dental, vision, employer-paid life insurance
• Earned PTO (complies with Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act)

EEO Statement

Caprock Academy is an EEO employer. Applicants are considered for positions for which they have applied without regard to gender (regardless of gender identity or gender expression), race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, or other characteristics protected by law.