High School Skilled Trades Lab Assistant

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 
• Monitor the activities of small groups of students to ensure a safe environment at all times
• Supervises students as they complete tasks, fostering the development of a strong work ethic and professional skills
• Helps to maintain discipline that is aligned with Atlas protocol under supervision of the Trades Lab Teacher
• Assists the Trades Lab Teacher with:
  • Daily planning of construction class projects and related instruction
  • Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
  • Breaking down competencies, tasks and projects for diverse learners
  • Submitting class attendance 
  • Accommodating the special needs of individual students as needed
• Fulfill AM and PM duties involving student arrival and departure, transitions between class periods, and lunch periods as assigned

Compensation & Schedule 

• Salaried/Exempt
• Annual Salary*: $43,163 
• Full Time; Monday – Friday; Occasional evenings and weekends as needed

Benefits

• Approximately 10* weeks of paid school breaks
• 32* hours of annual flex time and 48* hours of annual sick time 
• 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

• 212 work days per academic year
  • This includes three days of new staff institute. Following years will include 209 workdays. 
• Start Date: July 9, 2025

*Prorated if employment starts after July 1st.

Qualifications

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent 
• Ability to successfully pass all required background screening pursuant to CRS § 22-30.5-110.7
• Must have a valid Colorado driver's license and be willing to complete various errands for supplies 
• Possess at least 2 years of professional-level skills in carpentry, electrical, drywall, and other construction related fields
• Be 100% committed to creating a rigorous, nurturing, and joyful educational experience for a diverse group of students

Desired Qualifications

• Bilingual; Spanish & English
• Previous experience with substitute teaching 

Essential Job Functions

• Prolonged periods of standing and working with power tools and other related equipment (indoors and outdoors)
• Must be able to lift or carry burdens weighing up to 50 lbs. 
• Must be able to push and/or pull burdens weighing 100 lbs.
• Must be able to perform activities involving sitting, standing, climbing, stooping, kneeling/bending, crouching/squatting, crawling, twisting, and reaching utilizing a ladder or a lift
• Must be able to work with hands above shoulder height, carrying weight
• Must be able to 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 : $43,163