Science Teacher - Eaglecrest High School

Cherry Creek School District; Colorado; On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Creek School District is seeking a Science Teacher to develop coursework and deliver instruction that supports effective science education at the school level. You will promote an exemplary program and strive for student success.

The role requires a Colorado teaching license, relevant endorsements, and the ability to collaborate with staff, plan curriculum, assess student progress, and engage with families and the community. Strong communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Student teaching/practicum/internship meeting Colorado's requirements.
• Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license.
• Appropriate CDE endorsements or equivalent in the content field - Elementary Education (K-6) or Science (6-12).
• Basic knowledge of office equipment (phones, copiers, fax, email).
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Basic classroom management and planning skills.
• Basic organizational skills.
• Intermediate verbal and written communication and interpersonal relations skills.
• Ability to align curriculum and assessments with state content standards.
• Ability to support programs to increase student achievement.
• Ability to lead in development and communication of curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students individually, in groups, and in classrooms.
• Develop and implement coursework, lesson plans, and learning activities.
• Assess and grade student work and provide feedback.
• Create varied assessment tasks and use data to adjust instruction.
• Maintain a productive classroom environment and manage student behavior.
• Monitor student progress and adapt support accordingly.
• Communicate student progress with parents and staff.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve instruction and outcomes.
• Participate in meetings and professional growth opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Curriculum leadership

Leadership in curriculum development

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CDE teaching license

Endorsements in Science or Elementary Education

Student teaching/practicum

Tools

Microsoft Office

Office equipment familiarity

Job description

Job Details

Job Title: Science Teacher

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Classification Group: Cherry Creek Education Association

Supervising Position: School Principal or designee

Pay Plan: Certified/Licensed

Pay Range: Certified/Licensed Salary Schedule

Last Updated: 03/25/2025

Job Summary

Develop coursework to support effective instruction of science at the school level. Effectively deliver instruction that promotes an exemplary educational program and ensures success for all students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The subsequent duties outline the fundamental operations of the position and exemplify the nature of the tasks carried out. They do not encompass a comprehensive inventory of the obligations and responsibilities fulfilled in this role. The approximation of frequencies and time allocation percentages are flexible and subject to the requirements of the organization.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 1. Instruct students in large, small, and one-on-one situations.
• 2. Develop, plan, prepare, and implement course content, format, structure, schedule, individualized programs of instruction for students, classroom materials and curriculum, lesson plans, and learning activities.
• 3. Administer, edit, proofread, and grade students’ assignments and assessments.
• 4. Design assessment tasks that allow students to demonstrate understanding in a variety of ways and use the data to give meaningful feedback and modify instruction.
• 5. Create a classroom environment that maximizes instructional opportunity, supervise the behavior and well-being of students in the classroom and all educational settings, and administer discipline when appropriate.
• 6. Monitor student growth and progress, adapt support as needed, and maintain documentation pertinent to academic, social, and emotional progress and needs of students.
• 7. Communicate students’ progress, needs, and eligibility with parents/guardians and other staff as needed.
• 8. Collaborate with teachers, support personnel, administrators, and colleagues to enhance instruction and improve student outcomes.
• 9. Participate in department, team, building, and District meetings and discussions; student and/or family conferences; social, cultural, interscholastic, and extracurricular activities; and professional growth opportunities.
• 10. Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Reporting Relationships

This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required
• Bachelor’s degree
• Student teaching/practicum/internship experience that meets or exceeds Colorado's requirements
• Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license
• Appropriate CDE endorsements or equivalent in the content field - Elementary Education (grades K-6) for elementary assignments or Science (grades 6-12) for secondary assignments
• Basic knowledge of typical office equipment such as telephones, copiers, fax machines, email, etc.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Basic classroom management and planning skills
• Basic organizational skills
• Intermediate verbal and written communication and interpersonal relations skills
• Ability to align curriculum and assessments with state content standards
• Ability to support programs designed to increase student achievement
• Ability to assume leadership in the development and communication of programs and curriculum
• Ability and desire to work as a team member
• Ability to actively participate in a Professional Learning Community
• Ability to understand, appreciate, and make accommodations for student diversity
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with diverse stakeholder groups
• Ability to serve as a role model and an innovative and creative learner with an insatiable thirst for knowledge that stays on the cutting edge of instructional practice and pedagogy

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Light work strength level (lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds)
• Primarily works indoors
• Typically a moderate noise level
• Prolonged standing and walking
• Frequent bending and reaching
• Occasional lifting, pulling, and pushing
• Speaking and hearing
• Visual concentration
• Eye/hand coordination
• Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard
• Concentrated reading/writing/mathematics
• May work outdoors when monitoring student activities
• Normal classroom environment
• Normal school district environment
• Work location is subject to change to meet the requirements of the organization

Desired Qualifications

• Formal education beyond a Bachelor’s degree
• Three (3) years of successful science teaching experience
• Experience working in the public sector
• Experience advising school clubs/co-curricular activities
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement

Additional Comments

.5 Science Teacher & .5 Moderate Needs Teacher

This posting is in conjunction with Posting #1014544 for a 1.0 FTE. This position endorsement or equivalent to be considered in field.