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Job Description
Job Description
Elementary Teacher Position at Banning Lewis Ranch Academy
Banning Lewis Ranch Academy is a tuition-free public charter school authorized by District 49, proudly serving the Banning Lewis Ranch community and surrounding neighborhoods in Colorado Springs since 2006. Our mission is to create a safe, supportive environment where students thrive academically and develop the skills, character, and mindset to engage with the world.
Position Overview : We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Elementary Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate will be committed to fostering intellectual curiosity and a thirst for discovery in students, guiding them from teacher-led instruction to independent mastery. This role requires collaboration with Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to drive personalized learning strategies that meet the unique needs of each student.
Key Responsibilities :
- Develop and implement engaging lesson plans aligned with the Super Kids or Core Knowledge Language Arts curriculum.
- Utilize Eureka Squared Math to deliver comprehensive math instruction.
- Employ the Capturing Kids' Hearts framework to build meaningful relationships with students and create a positive classroom culture.
- Work collaboratively with team mates to assess and monitor student progress, adapting instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
- Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and the community to support student growth and uphold the school's mission.
Qualifications :
Why Join Us? At Banning Lewis Ranch Academy, we believe in providing a well-rounded education to all students, through a community-oriented approach. BLRA offers a competitive salary and benefits, in a warm and welcoming environment that fosters teacher development.
We invite passionate educators to join our team and make a difference for every student, every day. We offer a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes flexibility and opportunities for growth.
About Us
We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances." – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder
ACCEL Schools is a network of 80 high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.
Compensation and Benefits
The compensation and benefits information below is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.
The annual starting salary for this position is $50,000. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography / market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
We offer the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements : medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, 10 paid holidays annually. All eligible employees will participate in Colorado's Family & Medical Leave Insurance Program, in accordance with state law.
Paid Time Off : The amount of Paid Time Off (PTO) employees accrue is determined by both their position and the length of their employment term. Employees could accrue up to 10 days of paid time off for 10-month roles, 11 days of paid time off for 11-month roles and 15 days of paid time off for 12-month roles.
We offer several plans to choose from, with a wide range of deductibles and co- insurance levels. We offer plans with set co-pays for certain medical services, as well as a high deductible plan with set co-insurance levels after deductibles have been met. All plans offer both in-network and out-of-network coverage. We also offer flexible spending and health savings accounts.
Application Process
The deadline for applying for this position is April 1, 2025. Visit our careers page at https : / / blracademy.org / careers / to apply.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Banning Lewis Academy and ACCEL Schools are equal opportunity employers committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person's race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and / or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.
Salary : $50,000
