NEW POSITION: SignOn Bonus! | 5th Grade Elementary Teacher | $56,000 to $64,600
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Job Location:
Commerce, CO - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 56000 - 64600
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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NEW POSITION: Sign-On Bonus 5th Grade Elementary Teacher $56000$64600
Commerce City CO 191-Day Agreement
Shape the Future. Challenge Growing Minds. Teach Where Your Impact Truly Matters.
Community Leadership Academy (CLA) a high-performing public charter school located just 15 minutes north of downtown Denver is looking for dedicatedupper elementary teachers (5th grade)who are excited about the challenge of helping students bridge foundational skills to higher-level thinking. For over a decade CLA has proudly maintained a top performance ratingthanks to our incredible teachers and unwavering commitment to student growth. If you believe in equity high expectations and unlocking the full potential of every learner wed love to have you on our team.
Why CLA
At CLA youll do more than teachyoulltransform livesin a supportive purpose-driven environment.
- Competitive Salary:$56000$62600 based on experience/education
- Sign-On Bonusto celebrate your arrival
- Comprehensive Benefits:Medical dental and vision coverage
- Retirement Planning:Colorado PERA retirement plan
- Personal Leave:Time to recharge and balance your life
- Professional Development:Coaching collaboration and growth opportunities tailored to your needs
Your Role and Responsibilities
As a 3rd5th grade teacher at CLA youll:
- Inspire and Challenge:Deliver engaging lessons that help students transition from learning to read into reading to learn using high-quality curricula likeInto Reading Eureka Math and Core Knowledge.
- Build Strong Thinkers:Use data-driven instruction to push students toward mastery in literacy and math while supporting critical thinking problem-solving and writing skills.
- Create a Positive Culture:Maintain a classroom where every student feels safe respected and motivated to take risks and grow.
- Plan and leadexplicit standards-based lessons using the I do we do you do model
- Reinforce routinesthat promote focus responsibility and engagement using practices informed by Teach Like a Champion and brain-based strategies from Quantum Learning including purposeful transitions memory-enhancing tools and an environment that supports emotional safety and motivation
- Monitor student progressusing real-time data reteaching and differentiating as needed
- Strengthen School Culture:Reinforce CLAs high expectations through consistent routines clear structures and positive reinforcement.
- Partner with Families:Communicate regularly with parents about progress goals and celebrations.
- Keep Growing:Be open to feedback coaching and collaboration as you refine your craft.
Who You Are
Were looking for teachers who:
- Believe in Every Students Potential:You hold high expectations and are relentless about helping students succeed.
- Love the Upper Elementary Years:You enjoy working with 1011 year-olds who are curious energetic and ready to be challenged.
- Value Academics and Character:You balance academic rigor with building respect integrity and responsibility.
- Work Well with Others:You thrive in collaboration and welcome coaching to grow your impact.
- Bring Professionalism Daily:You show up prepared positive and committed to excellence.
Why Join CLA
At CLAteaching still feels like a calling. Our Performance rating from the Colorado Department of Education reflects our success but our real strength is our culture ofclarity consistency and care.
Youll teach in acalm structured environmentwhere kids are eager to learn colleagues are deeply committed and your time is respected. We provide the routines resources and support you need to focus on what you do best:teaching and inspiring students.
If youre a 3rd5th grade teacher who wants to feel proud of where you work each day this is the place.
Ready to Apply
- Learn more:
- Watch our story: online: send your resume to:
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree (required)
- One of the following in elementary education:
- Colorado teaching license or endorsement
- 36 credit hours in content
- Passing score on approved Praxis exams
- Prior experience with elementary-aged students strongly preferred
- Satisfactory background and reference checks
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Management
- Algebra
- Behavior Management
- Classroom Experience
- Computer Operation
- EDI
- Lesson Planning
- Special Education
- Teaching
- Cordova
- Writing Skills
