Elementary Teacher (K-6)

Elementary K-6 Teacher (SY 2025-2026)

Inspire, Lead, and Make a Difference at Liberty Tree Academy!

At Liberty Tree Academy, we are more than educators—we are builders of character, knowledge, and self-governance. Guided by our mission to prepare students through a traditional, content-rich education in a disciplined and orderly environment, we proudly use the Hillsdale K-12 curriculum model to provide a classical education that equips future leaders to uphold the vision of our Nation’s Founders: to preserve and perpetuate liberty.

Whether you're an educator or passionate professional with a desire to develop young minds, you’ll have the opportunity to engage in a learning environment that values character, leadership, and academic rigor.

Join us to make a lasting impact in a community that believes in the power of knowledge, tradition, and liberty. Be a part of something extraordinary as we prepare the next generation of leaders and thinkers.

Position Summary: Under direction of the school principal, plan and provide for appropriate learning experiences for students using core knowledge and the direct instruction model. Provide an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of students to ensure success for every individual. Supervise students in a variety of school related settings. Monitor and evaluate student outcomes. Communicate and interact with students, parents, staff and community. Develop, select and modify instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students. Maintain appropriate records and follow required procedures and practices. Monitor appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities.

Qualified applicants will be reviewed and added to the Lower School teaching pool for consideration for full-time teaching positions for the 2025-2026 school year. Interviews will be scheduled based on the school's grade area needs for the 2025-2026 school year.

Reports To: Principal of School or Designee

Employment Terms: This is a full-time, exempt position with an August-July work schedule (185 days). Base standard hours will be 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM on days designated by the school calendar

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares lessons and lesson materials in a manner that supports quality instruction and student learning
• Engages students as individuals, including those with diverse needs and interests, across a range of ability levels by adapting their teaching for the benefit of all students
• Provides all classroom accommodations listed and described in student educational plans
• Delivers instruction to facilitate active learning
• Provides appropriate feedback on student work
• Assigns and grades class work, homework, and tests
• Maintains classroom management to benefit all students’ ability to learn
• Maintains commitment to always do what is best for all students
• Actively monitors student behavior in the school building and playground
• Works collaboratively with the families and/or significant adults for the benefit of all students
• Plans and delivers effective instruction for all students and creates an environment that facilitates learning
• Instructs, assesses, and differentiates for the student’s academic, social, emotional, and health needs
• Fosters a predictable learning environment characterized by acceptable student behavior and efficient use of time in which each student has a positive, nurturing relationship with caring adults and peers
• Uses formal and informal methods to assess student learning, provide feedback, and to use results to inform planning and instruction
• Provides regular progress reports as required
• Demonstrates knowledge about the ways in which learning takes place, including the levels of intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of their students
• Establishes and communicates high expectations and use processes to support the development of critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
• Assesses the progress of students on a regular basis and provides reports as required
• Ensures that students are supervised at all times
• Monitors and enforce student dress code violations
• Implements by instruction and action the School’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives
• Complies with applicable state and federal laws, district administrative policies, procedures, and practices, and location requirements
• Performs non-instructional duties as directed
• Responds as directed and as necessary in safety and/or crisis situation
• Follows established policies and procedures regarding the health, safety, welfare, and education of students
• Fulfills all assigned duties outside the classroom such as supervision of hallways, cafeteria, playground, and school events
• Participates in back to school nights and parent conferences as scheduled by the administrative team (may include modified hours).
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and district policy
• Manages materials and supplies
• Responds to a complex, dynamic environment
• Upholds LTA standards and expectations for student behavior
• Uses effective conflict resolution
• Models appropriate conduct at all times through demonstration of LTA’s core virtues
• Uses feedback and reflects about professional practice to improve teaching and learning
• Demonstrates professionalism through ethical conduct, reflection, and leadership
• Contributes open and respectful communication with families, co-workers, and supervisors
• Understands how to work with a team of faculty to provide consistent teaching methods in any classroom
• Consistently maintains a positive and solution-based attitude
• Manages time productively and effectively
• Reports consistently for work as scheduled
• Dresses modestly and appropriately for a professional environment with children
• Participates and is on time to all professional development training which will include training prior to the start of the school year and scheduled teacher work days
• Performs duties as directed by supervisors and administrators and other duties as assigned

Supervision Exercised: None

Supervision Received: Principal, School Assistant Principal

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. LTA reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.

Required knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, volunteers, students, parents, and administrators
• Ability to multitask with frequent interruptions
• Strong ability to build and maintain positive professional relationships
• Skilled in Microsoft Office, specifically: Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to operate standard office equipment
• Problem solving
• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
• Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations
• Problem solving skills
• Understanding of institutional policies, procedures and resources
• Desire to help students in academic journey
• Ability to lift 20 pounds, physically able to hands frequent sitting, bending and moving throughout the room

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.A. or B.S. (4 year college degree required)
• Demonstrated experience working with children ages K-6 (professionally or volunteer)
• Demonstrated ability in teaching and classroom management

Preferred Qualifications:

• B.A. in Elementary Education or passing score on Elementary Education Praxis Exam
• Current Teaching Certification in Elementary Education or Alternative Licensure
• 1-3 years experience with direct instruction methods, classical education and/or Hillsdale College curriculum
• 1-3 years experience with classroom instruction and management

Conditions of Employment:

• All offers of employment are conditional and based on a successful background and reference check.
• LTA may choose to contact work references other than those specified on your application.
• The position requires work outside of regular office hours.
• The position will be at-will.
• As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act, the selected applicant must verify, within 72 hours of employment, their legal right to be employed in the United States.

Required Physical Activities:

• Driving – Frequent
• Crawling or Kneeling – Seldom
• Bending – Frequent
• Walking on uneven surfaces – occasional
• Working Alone – Occasional
• Work with Others – Frequent, including email, phone and app communications
• Lifting, Lowering, and Moving Items Over 50 lbs: Seldom
• Lifting, Lowering, and Moving Between 25 and 50 lbs: Occasional
• Lifting, Lowering, and Moving Between 0 and 25 lbs: Frequent
• Visual Acuity, Near: Frequent
• Visual Acuity, Far: Frequent
• Hearing: Frequent
• Speech: Frequent
• Hand/Eye Coordination: Frequent
• Computer and Mouse Use: Occasional
• Phone Use: Frequent
• Printer, Scanner, and Other Office Machinery Use: Occasional

To perform the duties successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What We Offer:

Salaries for full-time teaching positions start at$38,000 - $52,000depending on degree, work experience, licensure, experience with classical education and/or Hillsdale curriculum. We recognize the value of exceptional talent and are committed to rewarding educators and professionals who bring expertise, passion, and dedication to our mission.

Insurance Coverage: Individuals contracted for 30 hours per week or more on a regular basis are eligible to receive employee health, dental, vision, and life insurance according to the terms of the insurance policies in which Liberty Tree Academy participates at the time of hire.

Retirement Benefits: LTA is a participating employer in Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (“PERA”) and as such will contribute to a Defined Benefit Plan account for you.

Personal Time Off: All full-time and part-time employees are eligible for paid time off (PTO) of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked up to 48 hours per year (this does not include seasonal stipend positions).

Children of employees will receive priority enrollment.

Application Search Timeline:

• This posting is for a pool of applicants for positions available starting August 2025. Potential interview dates will begin January 2025.

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume with the following in a single email to HR@ltaeagles.org:

• Cover letter tailored to the position for which the applicant is applying. Please tell us how you learned about Liberty Tree Academy and include a statement of your educational philosophy (500 words or fewer).
• Unofficial transcripts are encouraged with initial application. Applicants may redact information identifying age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Official transcripts will be required if a job is offered.
• Three professional or academic references. Please include email address and phone number for each reference.

Liberty Tree Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a workplace free from discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are made based upon the needs of the School, job requirements, and individual qualifications regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender or transgender status, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, marital status, age, physical abilities, political affiliation, religious beliefs or any other status protected by state and federal laws.

Liberty Tree Academy participates in the E-Verify process in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. For up-to-date information on E-Verify, go to www.uscis.gov and click on ‘E-Verify’ located near the bottom of the page.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Peyton, CO 80831 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Peyton, CO 80831: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $38,000 - $52,000