Middle School Language Arts Teacher

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Longmont, CO - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: Yesterday
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary


  • Position Type:
    Charter School/Teacher

  • Date Posted:
    4/21/2026

  • Location:
    Flagstaff Academy

  • Date Available:
    2026/2027 School Year

  • Closing Date:
    Open Until Filled



  • Flagstaff Academy Mission

    Our mission is to develop students who are equipped to be well-rounded ethical leaders in the world community with a foundation based on science and technology. Flagstaff Academys Guiding Principles:

    • Provide a preschool through eighth grade Core Knowledge-based education with a hands-on science and technology focus as well as attention to the arts.
    • Foster an environment that challenges students to achieve their academic potential.
    • Promote value and recognize academic achievement and creativity.
    • Respect the individual classroom school community and School Language Arts Teacher
      Full Time
      Link to Salary Schedule
    • Overview of Position
      Flagstaff Academy is seeking a full time Middle School Language Arts Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The candidate is responsible for teaching students in grades six through eight. The position requires close collaboration with the Middle School Team to ensure that there is a meaningful scope and sequence for the middle school Core Knowledge curriculum.
    • Qualifications sought
      We seek a talented educator who can inspire students and teachers while being inspired by our mission -- where science and technology take flight. The successful candidate is expected to deliver dynamic educational experiences with high educational expectations and accountability.
    • Specifically we seek an educator with:
      subject expertise in reading and writing
      good communication organizational and interpersonal skills
      the ability to work collaboratively
      excellent communication skills
      a willingness to work closely with families
      ability to form positive relationships with adolescents
      effective instructional delivery techniques
      proven ability to differentiate instruction and meet the needs of all students.
    • The candidates pedagogy should be student-centered and practiced in differentiated instruction with a particular focus on the teaching of language arts through investigation and inquiry.

      Job Skills and Qualifications:
      Current Colorado teaching license
      Ability to interpret and communicate student data
      Strong systems orientation and commitment to follow-through
      Experience working with middle school students
      Three years teaching experience preferred

    • About Flagstaff Academy Charter School
      Located in Longmont Flagstaff Academy is a tuition-free public charter school serving grades kindergarten through eighth. Our school also offers a tuition-based full- and part-time preschool program for three and four year olds.
    • Since its founding in 2005 Flagstaff Academy has grown into Longmonts premier science and technology school. As a public charter school Flagstaff Academy is operated by a board of directors made up of parents and community members. Our school serves approximately 800 students and is part of the St. Vrain Valley School District.
    • Mission
      The Mission of Flagstaff Academy is to develop students who are equipped to be well-rounded ethical leaders in the world community with a foundation based on science and technology.

    • Guiding Principles
      Provide a K-8 Core Knowledge-based education with a science and technology focus that challenges students to achieve their academic potential
      Provide opportunities for scientific and technological exploration
      Pursue excellence in every student and employee
      Promote value and recognize academic achievement and creativity
      Welcome an academically diverse student population
      Respect the individual classroom school community and world
      Salary Range
      Salary for our teaching staff is competitive and based on years of experience and level of education.
    • Flagstaff Academy Offers an Extensive Benefit Package:
    • Medical & Rx - Employees can choose between two UMR healthcare plans a PPO or a HDHP with prescription coverage through OptumRx
      KerixHealth - At no cost to employees Flagstaff Academy provides access for employees and dependents who are enrolled in one of our UMR healthcare plans to KerixHealth a Direct Primary Care healthcare provider
      Teledoc - At no cost to employees Flagstaff Academy provides access to a telehealth program that offers medical and select behavioral health visits via video or telephone.
      Dental - Dental insurance is provided through Delta Dental of Colorado with Flagstaff Academy paying the full cost for the employees coverage
      Vision - A voluntary vision insurance plan is available through VSP
      Flexible Spending Accounts - A medical FSA is available for those covered under the UMR PPO plan allowing employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for unreimbursed healthcare costs. A dependent care FSA is available for employees to pay for qualifying dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars
      Health Savings Account - A HSA partners with coverage under the UMR HDHP plan allowing employees to contribute funds on a pre-tax basis to use or save for eligible healthcare expenses now and in the future. Each plan year Flagstaff Academy contributes $720.00 to the HSA for employee only coverage or $1200.00 for employee dependent(s) coverage
      PERA Retirement - In lieu of Social Security public employees in the state of Colorado contribute to a tax-deferred retirement account that is administered by Colorado PERA. Employees contribute 11% of monthly earnings while Flagstaff Academy contributes 21.4% to the PERA pension trust fund on the employees behalf
      Life/AD&D insurance - Flagstaff Academy provides a Life/AD&D insurance policy with a $40000 benefit for each eligible employee
      Short Term Disability - Flagstaff Academy provides a Short Term Disability policy for each eligible employee
      Paid Time Off - Employees are granted PTO based on years of service and number of contract days. Part-time employees are granted PTO prorated at the percentage of a 40-hour week
      Free Childcare - Staff can access childcare before/after school as well as during all professional development days through our Dragon Flight program
      Employee Appreciation - Flagstaff Academy offers an unmatched employee appreciation program throughout the school year
    • Additional Voluntary Benefit Options:
    • Voluntary Retirement Options - Employees may choose to contribute additional funds through payroll deductions to either a 401(k) or 457(b) plan offered through PERA Plus
      Life/AD&D Insurance - Additional term life insurance is available at a group rate for coverage of employee employees spouse and employees child(ren)
      Long Term Disability - Long term disability insurance is available at a group rate
      Aflac - Aflac Accident and Aflac Critical Illness plans are available at a group rate
      Norton LifeLock - Two plans for iIdentity theft protection are available at a group rate
    • To apply send a letter of interest a current resume and three letters of recommendation/reference to or by mail to Employment Flagstaff Academy 2040 Miller Drive Longmont CO 80501.
    • Flagstaff Academy is an equal opportunity employer.
    • NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties responsibilities
      or qualifications associated with the job. Flagstaff Academy reserves the right to modify any descriptions contained herein provided such changes are publicly posted and disclosed to all applicants.

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Position Type:Charter School/TeacherDate Posted:4/21/2026Location:Flagstaff AcademyDate Available:2026/2027 School Year Closing Date: Open Until FilledFlagstaff Academy MissionOur mission is to develop students who are equipped to be well-rounded ethical leaders in the world community with a foundat...
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