Kindergarten Teacher

School Description

Reign Christian Academy (“Reign”) is a K-7 classical Christian private school, heading into its third full school year, with a projected enrollment of 50 total students in 2025-2026. Reign’s Head of School, Matthew Vlahovich previously served as Chief of School at Ascent Classical Academies, and before that, was with Great Hearts Academies for 12 years, as Headmaster over three academies.

Reign is being sponsored by Hope in Our City, a non-profit faith-based organization that serves families in central Denver. Co-founders, Katie and Jordan Fischer, launched Reign so that families in the greater Ruby Hill neighborhood have access to an excellent education that is Christ-centered and student-focused. By providing a diverse spectrum of families with access to a private education that is both affordable and well-resourced, Reign ensures that students can pursue a future filled with education, employment, and lifelong opportunities. Reign partners with families closely understanding that they are their children’s primary teachers and caregivers.

Hybrid Classical Model

Reign is currently hiring someone to teach kindergarten. There will approximately be 8-12 total students in this class in 2025-2026. Through its hybrid learning model, Reign’s teachers deliver class-wide instruction for half days from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm and in the afternoons teachers provide instruction one-on-one or in small groups to the students who decide to stay (NOTE: students are free to leave at 12:30pm if they and their parents prefer). For students who decide to learn from home in the afternoons, teachers partner with families to provide students with independent learning. Thus, full-time teachers will deliver whole-class instruction for 18 hours per week, then have additional time to serve students individually or in small groups, prepare lessons, manage instructional duties, participate in professional development, and chaperone community activities. On Fridays, students are offered enrichment opportunities, driven by volunteer instructors, and Reign faculty. Teachers are able to spend most of the day in lesson prep, staff meeting, professional development, etc.

Reign is seeking teachers with experience delivering a classical curriculum to students in grades K-8 and liberal arts degrees in such focus areas as humanities, history, economics, and political science from reputable colleges and universities. Previous teaching experience at high quality elementary and secondary schools is valued. Reign is seeking virtuous educators with a high level of integrity, enthusiasm, diligence, and teaching aptitude who feel called to specialize in the noble profession of teaching and forming young hearts, minds, and souls.

Job Description

The right candidate will nurture learning communities that are academically rigorous, Christ-centered, and joyful. Self-reflective, humble, and faith-filled, she or he will be open to feedback and committed to continuously improving. He or she will model such Christian virtues as grace, forgiveness, hope, service, reverence, and magnanimity. The Head of School is seeking teachers to serve in this consequential role of educating and forming children.

Teachers serve as role models for each other and for students, are prepared to go to lengths to motivate every student to give their best, partner with families as their children’s first educators, and help to foster school-wide esprit de corps. Teachers serve under the Head of School’s direction, are members of a highly collaborative team, strive to give their best at all times, and take a get-it-done problem-solving approach to overcoming the inevitable challenges associated with school startup and community building.

Teachers are committed to providing their students with a holistic education that includes adventures into the mountains, field trips to arts and cultural institutions, and healthy habits of heart, mind, body, and spirit including nutrition, exercise, worship, and emotional health. They understand that forming strong faith and character is essential to lifelong flourishing in 21 Century America.

Teaching

• Teach a class of students for 7 hours daily from Monday to Thursday. In this capacity, the Teacher will be responsible for translating a grade-level scope and sequence into lesson units and delivering daily lesson plans with appropriate student materials.
• Implement the school’s excellent classical curriculum fully to support classroom and at-home learning, which will be provided for each grade level across all academic subjects.
• Adapt the school’s classical curriculum as necessary to meet the individual needs of every student and family, including engaging students for additional tutoring, mentoring, and small group instruction whenever needed.
• Model effective instructional techniques for other faculty members and participate in teacher observation, feedback, coaching, and structured professional development when scheduled.
• Seek to continuously improve through lesson practice and delivery, receiving explicit feedback and coaching, reflecting on strengths and weakness, and making course corrections.

School Culture

• Build a joyful and rigorous school culture in close cooperation with the Head of School;
• Role model, foster, and ensure consistency in academic and behavior expectations;
• Establish and implement disciplinary norms including supervision, positive behavior systems, and accompanying supports;
• Collaborate with all school staff to support students’ academic and socio-emotional development;
• Ensure that traditions and rituals that support the school’s mission are built and maintained, grade by grade, year to year;
• Support staff to ensure the smooth administration and effectiveness of after school and Friday enrichment programs.

Supervise Buildings, Grounds & School Events

• Follow training, procedures, and systems for monitoring hallways, classrooms, restrooms, playgrounds, and other internal and external spaces.
• Work as one unified team to ensure that the grounds and facilities safeguard the safety and security of students and adults during hours of operation.
• Participate fully in systems for intruder detection and alert, natural disaster protection (flood, fire, tornado, etc.), the chaperoning of field trips and expeditions, and the supervision of physical education, recess, and on-grounds events.

Manage Student Behavior

• Establish and implement a positive behavior code that motivates students to behave their best, affirms and rewards virtuous behaviors, and assigns appropriate consequences for minor and major behavior infractions.
• Meets with parents and other adult caregivers to acknowledge and reward exemplary student behaviors as well as address and modify patterns of student misbehavior.
• Cooperates closely with the Head of School to engage families, organize parent events, and respond to family concerns promptly and effectively.

Since Teachers will be serving under the supervision of the Head of School as part of a close knit, interdependent team, they will be expected to carry out other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Passionate commitment to Reign Classical Academy’s mission of and investment in our vision seeking to maximize educational and life opportunities for every student;
• Passionate dedication to improve the minds, characters, and lives of students both in and out of school;
• Strong record of driving outstanding student results;
• Strong data analysis skills;
• Interest in and passion for supporting teacher growth;
• Grit, personal responsibility, and a commitment to continual professional growth;
• Strong communications skills with multiple stakeholders including teachers, students, families, and colleagues;
• Strong organizational skills, careful attention to detail and follow-through.
• Required Experience:
• At least 2 years of PK-12 classroom teaching or instructional aide experience.
• A bachelor's degree in a liberal arts domain such as humanities, history, economics, or political science.
• Experience at a high-performing Christian school preferred.
• Experience at a classical liberal arts school is preferred.

Additional Information

Our people are what makes us Reign Classical Academy. We believe our compensation philosophy and benefits should reflect our values—equity, transparency, and clarity—to enhance our ability to attract and retain talent and reward their expertise. Our staff receive best-in-class training, coaching, and support to develop and operate mission-driven schools that provide a high-quality education to our students and families.

Compensation for this position: The starting annualized salary for this full-time position is between $41,000 and $55,000 plus benefits. Starting pay will depend on various factors that may include but are not limited to professional experience, education, training, certifications, and work location. Please note that ranges may differ for candidates considering relocating from other cities.

Benefits: We offer flexible and competitive benefits that support the personal health, wellness, and finances of our staff and their families.

Reign Classical Academy believes in the importance of being an equal opportunity organization that enables our students and staff to thrive. We hire devout Christians prepared to sign statements of faith that testify to their Christ-centered values. We are committed to building an exceptional team that can build deep, meaningful relationships with our students and their families. We ensure that individuals with disabilities receive all privileges and benefits associated with employment and are provided reasonable accommodations for the interview process and to perform core job functions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $41,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $41,000 - $55,000