Kindergarten Teacher: Shape Curious Minds Daily

Garfield16; Parachute (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Garfield County School District No.16 is seeking an Elementary Teacher (Kindergarten–5th) for placement at the Center for Family Learning or Bea Underwood Elementary School. The role is full-time and licensed, offering a pay range of $45,000 to $84,112 and a standard teacher calendar.

The teacher will plan, deliver, and assess instruction aligned to Colorado Academic Standards, fostering a safe, inclusive classroom that supports student growth and achievement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with completion of an approved teacher licensure program.
• Valid Colorado Teaching License with appropriate elementary endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Utilize effective instructional practices to teach district-adopted curriculum so that students meet grade-level expectations and standards.
• Modify and tailor instruction to address individual student differences, learning styles, and abilities.
• Develop and implement daily lesson plans, instructional materials, and learning activities appropriate for the grade level they teach and range of learners within their classroom.
• Utilize adopted instructional materials and appropriate supplemental resources, media, and technology.
• Administer formative and summative assessments to monitor student learning, achievement, and performance, and report results in accordance with district and school procedures.
• Use assessment data to provide meaningful feedback, adjust instruction, and support continuous student growth.
• Implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), 504 Plans, and behavior support plans as required.

Skills

Elementary instruction

Curriculum alignment

Assessment literacy

Differentiated instruction

Communication

Collaboration

Time management

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Colorado teaching license

Job description

Garfield County School District No.16 is seeking an Elementary Teacher (Kindergarten–5th) for placement at the Center for Family Learning or Bea Underwood Elementary School. The role is full-time and licensed, offering a pay range of $45,000 to $84,112 and a standard teacher calendar.

The teacher will plan, deliver, and assess instruction aligned to Colorado Academic Standards, fostering a safe, inclusive classroom that supports student growth and achievement.