What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School Social Studies Teacher position at St Vrain Valley School District?
Position Type :
Charter School / Teacher
Date Posted : 2 / 20 / 2025
Location :
Twin Peaks Classical Academy
Date Available :
2025 / 2026 School Year
Closing Date : Open until filled
OUR VISION
Twin Peaks Classical Academy provides an academically rigorous environment that encourages students to seek truth, beauty, and goodness in both their acquisition of knowledge and their development of character. This classical education is provided to any PK-12 student and family seeking a well-rounded education that prepares all students for the opportunity for acceptance into a four year university.
ABOUT US
We are a public school of choice in the St. Vrain Valley School District, conveniently located in Longmont, Colorado. We are governed by engaged and passionate parents and community members, and are the longest operating charter school in the SVVSD. We are the only classical school in Longmont, offering a unique alternative and choice for families. A classical education is based on the timeless value of creating critical thinkers who seek truth, beauty and goodness, while acquiring foundational skills and knowledge, in a teacher-led classroom that lays the foundation for advanced study. The heart of a classical school is a comprehensive Latin mastery program, beginning in kindergarten. A classical school explicitly teaches character and values through the study of great works of literature. Core Knowledge provides our elementary and middle school's foundational curriculum that supports our ideals. We are the only PK-12 school in the district creating a special sense of community.
Middle School Social Studies Teacher
FTE : 1.0
Hours per Day : 8
Days per Year : 180
Employees and volunteers of Twin Peaks Classical Academy work collaboratively to fulfill the Twin Peaks Classical Academy Mission.
The items listed in this job description provide structure to the responsibilities and accountabilities for this position. Metrics will be developed for the position based on the description below. Twin Peaks Classical Academy expects to employ professionals who will work beyond job descriptions creating both fulfilling career environment and successful outcomes for our students. Values we hold high include : Responsibility, respect, citizenship, fairness, trustworthiness, and caring and we expect to see them evidenced in our staff, parents, and students.
Nature and Scope of Job
The Teacher is responsible for the education of each pupil in their charge while working collaboratively with students, parents, other
teachers, and staff to achieve the Twin Peaks Classical Academy mission. Provides an enriched atmosphere where students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute toward their potential for intellectual, emotional, psychological growth and maturation.
Education and Experience
- Colorado teaching license with appropriate endorsement(s)preferred
- 2 years teaching experience preferred
- Knowledge of and commitment to Core Knowledge and Classical Education
- Demonstrated experience in effectively solving challenging problems through a positive, collaborative approach
Responsibilities
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
