Teacher Elementary School

Archden; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Boulder, Colorado is seeking a qualified teacher to create engaging lesson plans and maintain a positive classroom environment. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s Degree and Teaching License, have 3-5 years of preferred teaching experience, and be committed to continuous professional growth. This role involves working collaboratively with staff and engaging parents in the education of their children. Applicants should be knowledgeable about safety and emergency procedures, and respectful of diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years teaching experience preferred.
• Completion of Archdiocese of Denver Safe Environment Training.

Responsibilities

• Create lesson plans and teach according to diocesan standards.
• Maintain a safe, organized classroom to support independent learning.
• Provide assessments and feedback to students.

Skills

Effective listening and communication skills

Classroom management techniques

Knowledge of safety and emergency procedures

Education

Bachelor’s Degree and Teaching License

Job description

Description

• Demonstrates mastery of related subject matter, instructional skills, and resource materials for course(s) taught.
• Creates lesson plans, aligned with current diocesan standards, which drives instruction through assessment and differentiation.
• Maintains a safe, organized classroom, which supports students’ independent learning, collaboration and choice.
• Utilizes a variety of effective instructional and management techniques.
• Provides a variety of assessments and uses assessments for planning and instruction.
• Provide consistent, immediate feedback to student learning and asks analytical questions that elicit students’ responses that incorporate prior knowledge, life experience and interests that are directly related to the content objective.
• Monitor and maintain a positive classroom environment that supports the school wide behavior expectation in which most students are engaged, incorporates mutual respect and provides cooperative learning opportunities.
• Uses available technology/instructional media to enhance the students’ learning experiences.
• Establishes and maintains appropriate relationships with students, parents, staff, and community members by communicating in a tactful, courteous, and confidential manner.
• Appropriately communicates and interacts with other professional staff in academic planning and school committee work.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and extra-curricular/school related activities and committees.
• Demonstrates a commitment to continuous professional growth.
• Maintains a professional appearance and demonstrates behavior that is conscientious and responsible.
• Engages Parents and guardians in the education of their children.
• Does not engage in discriminatory practices on any basis, including race, origin, gender, socio‑economic status, disability, religion, or political beliefs.

Requirements

? Bachelor’s Degree and Teaching License

? 3-5 years teaching experience preferred

? Complete Archdiocese of Denver Safe Environment Training

Competencies and Qualifications

? Preferred that the candidate is a fully initiated Catholic in communion with the Catholic Church

? Effective listening and communication skills

? Must have appropriate control and discipline techniques to successfully manage a classroom

? Must work cooperatively with school staff and administration

? Sound judgment and decision‑making skills

? Knowledge and willingness to implement safety and emergency procedures

? Complete necessary training as required by the Archdiocese of Denver Office of Catholic Schools