Kindergarten Teacher (One Year Only 26 - 27 School Year)o

Douglas County School District; Colorado; Presencial; USD 52.000 - 109.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

HSA

FSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan (401k/403b/457)

Employee Assistance Program

Descripción de la vacante

Douglas County School District is seeking a Kindergarten Teacher at Larkspur Elementary for the 26-27 school year. Under supervision, you will teach core subjects, monitor progress, and foster a safe, engaging learning environment similar to that of a district classroom.

The role is full-time (40 hours/week, 185 days/year) requiring a Bachelor's degree and Colorado teaching credentials, with benefits including health, vision, dental, and retirement options. Open until filled (Nov 6, 2026).

Formación

• Bachelor's degree required for teaching licensure.
• Colorado teaching license with Colorado READ Act designation (preferred/required).

Responsabilidades

• Utilize technology and integrate learning materials to support instruction and student learning.
• Plan, organize and implement an instructional program guiding student academic growth.
• Manage student behavior by enforcing rules and procedures in alignment with school policies.
• Deliver engaging instructional activities to facilitate active learning and clear objectives.
• Maintain records and prepare required reports on student progress and activities.

Educación

Bachelor's Degree (Required)

Descripción del empleo

Kindergarten Teacher (One Year Only 26 - 27 School Year)o page is loaded## Kindergarten Teacher (One Year Only 26 - 27 School Year)oApplylocations: Larkspur Elementarytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: November 6, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: Req-00082251## Please complete this application using your full legal name as it appears on your government issued forms of identification when you have time to go from start to finish. Application details cannot be saved along the way, and you must complete and submit the application in one sitting. If you leave your computer and return later, you may time out.*REMINDER: Current DCSD employees must apply through their district log-on, this application is for external candidates only!*## **Job Posting Title:**Kindergarten Teacher (One Year Only 26 - 27 School Year)o## Job Description:Under supervision of the Principal and/or Assistant Principal, teaches and instructs students in academic subject matter, along with social, behavioral, and other educational or related skill areas; plans, develops, organizes, implements, and assesses a comprehensive educational program for students; assists in other school programs as assigned; creates a supportive and flexible program and environment conducive to learning and personal growth according to each student’s ability and interests. Encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: • Occasional lifting, five (5) to ten (10) pounds • Frequent sitting and standing • Occasional bending and squatting## Position Specific Information (if Applicable):## Responsibilities:-Utilize technology and integrate the use of technology to provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities, instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment, observe, evaluate, encourage and provide feedback on student's performance and development.-Plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.-Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures, maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school, and applying appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary.-Utilize new teaching methods and educational tools in an ever changing and strategic environment. You would plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences and establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.-Serve as an integral part of their school and the school community, performing certain duties including but not limited to student support, counseling students with academic problems and supporting certain extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations, participating in department and school meetings, and parent meetings.-Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development preparing required reports on students and activities.## Certifications:Colorado READ Act designation, which can be acquired via the options described at https://www.cde.state.co.us/coloradoliteracy - Colorado Department of Education, Teaching License - Colorado Department of Education## Education:Bachelor's Degree (Required)## Position Type:Regular## Primary Location:Larkspur Elementary## One Year Only (Yes or No):Yes## Scheduled Hours Per Week:40## Full-Time Equivalent (FTE):1.00## Approx Scheduled Days Per Year:185 Work Days## Full Salary Range:$51,914.00 USD - $108,643.00 USD Annual## Position Salary Schedule Eligibility:GeneralLicensed position salaries are set based on one of three salary schedules; *General, Hard to Hire, and Specialist/Extremely Hard to Hire.* DCSD will award up to 7 years of previous licensed teaching experience at the time of hire. Click HERE to view the current DCSD Licensed Salary Schedules\*.* *\*All salary amounts listed on the schedules are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.*## Benefits:This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options.## Time Off Plans:This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time.## This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:November 6, 2026