Excel Academy Charter School Hiring for Elementary Teacher (K-) at Arvada, CO Full Time

Excel Academy Charter School, a charter public school of choice serving approximately 500 K-8 students, is located south of beautiful Standley Lake. Founded in 1995, our school’s mission is to enrich the academic, social, and emotional experiences of every student through rigorous curriculum and engaging opportunities. Our vision is to develop empathetic, confident, and responsible lifelong learners who see themselves as valuable contributors to their communities.

Our staff enjoys a week long fall break in October, a week for Thanksgiving, two weeks in December and a week for spring break in March.

Overview:
Excel Academy is seeking a full-time Elementary Classroom Teacher. This position is responsible for the education of elementary students in a setting and creating an environment with high standards in learning, creativity, and personal growth in accordance with each student’s abilities, while carrying out the mission and vision of the school.

Responsibilities:
Specific duties include (other duties may be assigned):

• Provides learning experiences and teaches Wonders curriculum as provided in the scope and sequence guidelines.
• Develops and uses instructional material suitable for a wide range of learning styles.
• Provides individual and group instruction designed to meet individual needs.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student and classroom management required to achieve effective participation in all activities without interfering with the atmosphere of class.
• Evaluates academic and social growth of students and keeps appropriate records and assessment data.
• Provides appropriate instruction and activities for students to meet Excel Academy goals and objectives.
• Communicates with parents through a variety of means.
• Holds parent conferences twice a year and as needed to discuss individual student progress, develop student goals, and interpret the school curriculum and programs.
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing with helping students solve health and learning problems.
• Creates an effective environment for learning.
• Maintains professional competence through embedded staff development activities provided by Excel Academy and/or professional growth activities and university courses.
• Participates cooperatively with the Executive Director and/or Assistant Director by which s/he will be evaluated as a part of the Excel Academy and Colorado State guidelines for licensed personnel.
• Selects and requisitions instructional materials; maintains inventory records and classroom cleanliness.
• Provide leadership to select extra-curricular school activities.
• Participate in all trainings, team meetings and faculty meetings.
• Follows all policy and procedure established by the Excel Academy Board of Directors and Administration.

Experience/Qualifications: Highly Qualified Status

• Holds bachelor’s degree or higher degree.
• Has passed the approved content area assessment or can document 24 semester hours or its equivalent.
• State certification or willingness to work toward an alternative certificate.
• Familiarity with the school’s charter and full agreement with the school’s educational philosophy

Start Date: August 2023

Application Process:

Please email a cover letter with salary requirements, resume and references to [email protected]. See the requirements on our website: www.excel-academy.org

Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $46,500.00 – $72,321.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Work Location: In person