9th Grade Science Teacher (Temporary)

Description

Who We Are

• A tuition-free, open enrollment, K-12 charter school in the southeast community of Colorado Springs
• Preparing and empowering all of our students for success on their post-graduate paths through educational excellence, character development, and community engagement
• Dedicated to student proficiency through academic rigor and robust family support through the Atlas family scholarship
• Dedicated to our staff through offering a competitive total rewards package and providing meaningful professional development

Who We Serve

• 92% Socioeconomically Disadvantaged
• 86% Hispanic, 6% African American, 7% White, and 1% Asian
• 56% English Language Learners

What You’ll Do

• Embody the characteristics and core values that the school wishes the students to uphold, especially connection, accountability, growth mindset, and perseverance 
• Provide engaging, motivating, and rigorous instruction via prepared lesson-plans in whole-class settings
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
• Complete grading of assignments using appropriate and equitable methods
• Manage and care for a class of assigned advises
• Organize and hold parent-teacher conferences for assigned advisees with assistance from the high school administration 
• Maintain a neat and orderly classroom via straightening chairs, tables, clearing whiteboard, etc.
• Ensure that the students are never left unattended in the classroom
• Assist in student arrival and departure, transitions between class periods, lunch periods, field trips, etc.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Compensation & Schedule

• Annual Salary: $50,500 (pro-rated based on assignment length)
• Schedule: Monday – Friday; Approximately 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM; Occasional evenings as needed

Benefits

• Paid school breaks
• Paid time off for vacation and sick leave
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account
• Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement program (required in lieu of social security as a public employee)
• 100% Employer paid short and long-term disability benefit 
• 100% Employer-paid life insurance benefit of $25,000 (option to purchase more)
• Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• Access to thousands of employee discounts

Annual Calendar and Start Date

• Position adheres to a 209 workday calendar*
• Start Date: As Soon As Possible
• End Date: June 13, 2025

*Pro-rated based upon actual assignment length. 

Qualifications

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to pass required background screening pursuant to CRS § 22-30.5-110.7
• Committed to creating a rigorous, nurturing, and joyful education experience
• Dedicated to educational equity and promoting related/procedure-aligned practices
• Demonstrate effective and consistent professionalism throughout all communication
• Ability to demonstrate evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team player
• Possess a growth mindset and experience using feedback as a way to improve practice

Desired Qualifications

• Bilingual; Spanish & English 
• One or more years of substitute experience, especially within an urban classroom utilizing structure, incentives, and high expectations to drive student success

Essential Functions

• Prolonged periods of standing and sitting
• Must be able to reach, stoop, kneel, push, and pull
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed
• Must be able to successfully abide by all policies and procedures of Atlas Preparatory School

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

Position Closes: When filled

Salary : $50,500