Elementary School Classroom Teacher
Meeker Elementary School is seeking highly qualified classroom teachers with the ability to teach any grade level K5th. The District prefers a person with strong knowledge and understanding of standardsbased education with a willingness to work or successful experience in a collaborative culture dedicated to using data to drive instruction differentiation and student learning.
Meeker School District has an approximate enrollment of 720 students in grades PreK through Twelve. The Elementary School has approximately 340 students prek5th. We are seeking an individual who has the understanding of the intellectual social and emotional needs of the elementary school student. Professional involvement beyond the local level and successful teaching experience are desirable. The Meeker Re1 School District is seeking an enthusiastic person who wants to join a staff committed to Excellence in all we do.
Salary Scale: $43015 $92482 annual. All years teaching experience will be honored for veteran teachers.
Date Available: Position begins August 1 2025
Job Functions/Qualifications:
Models ethical standards continual growth collaborative work and care and concern for students materials and facilities.
The Classroom teacher demonstrates effective classroom management strategies.
The classroom teacher will use state and district standards to drive the design of standardsbased assessment planning and instruction.
The classroom teacher demonstrates effective and appropriate communication skills.
The teacher must be appropriately certified and/or licensed as a teacher in the State of Colorado as provided by law.
Licensed staff must be qualified for the area or grade level in which they perform meeting Colorado Department of Education accreditation standards.
Demonstrate effective problem solving skills.
Knowledge of curriculum assessment models of instruction.
Other job duties as assigned. To view the full Job Description clickHERE.
The District is willing to consider candidates for an AlternativeLicensure Program.
The alternative teacher pathway allows districts to hire candidates with specific content knowledge andwho hold an undergraduate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education to teach while completing the necessary teacher training based on the Colorado Teacher Quality Standards. Alternativeteacher preparation programs vary in lengthfrom 1 year to 2 years (though special education generalist candidates may take a third year if necessary).While serving as a teacher alternative candidatesput what they learn into practice who meets this criteria and is interested in teaching should contact the school district.
Applications: For application questions please contact us below:
Jessica Browning Human Resources Director
Meeker Re1 School District
School Administration Office
555 Garfield Street/P.O. Box 1089
Meeker CO 81641
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Compensation and Benefits
Salary negotiable based upon qualifications and experience
Current salary schedule can be found here:MSD 24/25 Salary Schedule
Fully paid health dental and life insurance for employee and $119 towards dependent health coverage.
Colorado Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA) member account with employer contribution of 21.4.
11 personal/sick days
Probationary Contract for 3 years
Coaching opportunities at the Middle and High School.
Reimbursement of moving expenses; up to $1000 for instate moves and up to $2000 for outofstate moves.
Timeline:Review of applications will begin immediately and will remain open until filled.
Meeker Area Chamber: The Meeker School District Re1 is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The educational programs activities and employment opportunities offered by Meeker School District RE1 are offered without regard to race color sex (which includes marital status) sexual orientation (which includes transgender) religion national origin ancestry creed disability or need for special education regarding alleged unlawful discrimination or harassmentshould be directed to the Meeker School District superintendent 555 Garfield PO Box 1089 Meeker CO 81641 Phone; or to The Office of Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education 1961 Stout Street Third Floor Denver CO 80294 Phone.