High School English Teacher 2025-2026

Stargate School; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative educational institution is seeking a passionate teacher dedicated to providing an exemplary education to gifted learners. This role involves developing a challenging curriculum, managing a professional classroom, and collaborating with faculty to meet diverse student needs. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of gifted education principles and demonstrate empathy towards students. With a commitment to fostering independent thinking and problem-solving skills, this position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of intellectually gifted students in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Benefits

Employer Paid Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Optional Vision Insurance

Qualifications

• B.A. or B.S. or higher degree required.
• Teaching experience in a public, charter or private setting preferred.
• Valid COLORADO teaching license in the subject area(s).

Responsibilities

• Conduct an organized and professional classroom.
• Teach according to curriculum guidelines and best practices for gifted learners.
• Assess student performance frequently and objectively.

Skills

Curriculum Development

Classroom Management

Differentiated Instruction

Assessment and Evaluation

Collaboration

Empathy and Understanding

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Valid Colorado Teaching License

Gifted Education Endorsement

Job description

Description

Teachers are responsible for the education of each student in accordance with the principles established by the school and stakeholders. We’re looking for a dedicated professional who wants to provide students with an exemplary education within the specific Colorado State of Education licensed content area and curriculum. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility in a satisfactory manner while possessing a keen understanding of the needs of students as well as an appreciation for their common struggles and issues. Therefore, commitment to the school and its mission is essential.

This is a 9 month position and the salary range is from $58,000.00 - $92,820.00 depending on experience and education level. Benefits include employer paid medical, dental, STD, LTD, life insurance, and paid time off; other optional benefits plans, like vision, life and AD&D insurance are available and paid by the employee. (Please note benefits are subject to change without notice.)

Our Mission Statement: Stargate School will provide a differentiated program designed specifically to meet the needs of identified intellectually gifted learners in order to challenge each student’s academic abilities, support their unique emotional needs, promote individual character development and encourage a life-long love of learning.

Our Vision Statement: Stargate community will be a leader and innovator in intellectually gifted education by providing a learning environment to enhance gifted students’ needs.

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for conducting an organized and professional classroom.
• Teach subject areas according to curriculum guidelines, best practices for gifted learners and common core standards.
• Further develop a high-level, challenging curriculum in the subject area.
• Maintain ongoing curriculum evaluation and development to meet the needs of gifted and diverse students.
• Collaborate with other faculty in delivery of appropriate instructional approaches, working to serve the various learning styles and needs of students.
• Implement curriculum and instruction in a manner consistent with Stargate's Mission Statement and best practice for gifted learners, including understanding, modeling and fostering independent thinking skills, creative problem solving and abstract reasoning.
• Differentiate based on students' needs and interests.
• Show empathy and understanding of students.
• Share ideas and observations with students and parents.
• Develop a cooperative partnership with parents and students based on mutual respect and objectivity.
• Assess student performance frequently and objectively.
• Ability to assess grade level needs and plan and organize accordingly.
• Facilitate resolution of problems that might arise with students and parents.
• Holds parent/student/teacher conferences in a manner consistent with Stargate's Community Handbook.
• Continue intellectual and professional development in primary academic discipline and gifted education.
• Follows policies established by Stargate Administration, Board of Directors, Adams 12 School District, and Colorado State mandated school guidelines, except where Stargate has received waivers.
• Participate in the planning and execution of enrichment activities including grade level events, field trips, and overnight experiences.
• May provide leadership to select extracurricular school activities, act as the teacher liaison to select committees.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Education and Work Experience:

• B.A. or B.S. or higher degree required
• Teaching experience in a public, charter or private setting preferred
• Valid COLORADO teaching license in the subject area(s)
• Gifted Education Endorsement
• Demonstrated expertise in specialty field

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Regular attendance is required for this position.

Stargate School shall not discriminate in its employment or hiring practices on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, creed, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or any other characteristic prohibited by law. Stargate is committed to cultural diversity among school personnel as a means of enriching the educational experience. Stargate School shall identify, solicit, and consider applicants for employment from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals who will contribute to that effort.