2nd Grade Teacher

Job Title: 2nd Grade Teacher
Classification: FullTime Salary Exempt
Reports To: AXL Academy Principal
Salary Range: $48000 $90000 (See Financial Transparency page: AXL Financial Transparency)

Benefits:

• Medical Vision and Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• PERA Retirement Benefits
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Position Overview
AXL Academy is seeking a passionate and dedicated 2nd Grade Teacher to join our Expeditionary Learning community. This teacher will provide a rich engaging and handson learning experience across all core subjects while fostering a culture of curiosity critical thinking and student agency. Collaboration with the elementary team to design integrated expeditions and standardsbased learning experiences is essential.

Key Responsibilities

Instruction & Curriculum Design

• Plan prepare and deliver engaging equitybased lessons in English Language Arts Math Science and Social Studies aligned with Colorado State Standards and Expeditionary Learning principles.
• Design standardsbased expeditions (units) that culminate in highquality projects and realworld applications.
• Differentiate instruction using relevant technology and a variety of teaching strategies.
• Foster student agency by integrating scholar choice scholarengaged assessment inquirybased learning and discussionbased instruction.
• Assess and monitor student progress providing timely and meaningful feedback.

Classroom & School Culture

• Establish a positive and inclusive classroom culture that promotes student collaboration respect and responsibility.
• Implement restorative practices and a growth mindset approach to classroom management.
• Maintain discipline and expectations in alignment with AXL Academys policies and values.
• Serve as a Crew leader fostering a sense of belonging and personal development among students.

Collaboration & Professional Growth

• Work collaboratively with gradelevel teams to develop interdisciplinary expeditions.
• Engage in ongoing professional development coaching and reflective practice.
• Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress and school events.
• Participate in department schoolwide and district meetings maintaining FERPA compliance.
• Support schoolwide initiatives including communitybuilding events studentled conferences and expedition nights.

Qualifications & Competencies

Required:

• Bachelors degree
• Colorado Teaching License in Elementary Education (or ability to obtain one).
• Commitment to Expeditionary Learning and projectbased instruction.
• Strong classroom management skills rooted in relationshipbuilding and restorative practices.
• Ability to differentiate instruction and support diverse learning needs.
• Comfort with using technology to enhance student learning.
• Comfort with planning and implementing meaningful Fieldwork experiences in nature and in the community.

Preferred:

• Experience teaching elementary school.
• Bachelors degree in Education or a related field.
• Background in Expeditionary Learning or similar studentcentered models.
• CLDE (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education) certification (required for all AXL teachers hired in 202122 or later).
• Experience working with diverse student populations including English language learners.
• A passion for engaging students in handson inquirybased learning.

About AXL Academy
AXL Academy is a public charter school in Aurora Colorado serving students from PreK through 8th grade. Rooted in Expeditionary Learning we empower students through rigorous academics character development and realworld experiences. Our diverse student body and committed educators create a learning environment where every child can thrive.

We Engage. We Empower. We Achieve. If you are an innovative missiondriven educator who believes in active projectbased learning and equitable education we encourage you to apply and join our Crew!

Commitment to Equity & Inclusion
AXL Academy is an equalopportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race color creed religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin veteran status disability or any other protected status.