Junior-High History Instructor

Seeking a full-time 7^th and 8^thgrade History instructor beginning August 2026 at Liberty Common Junior High School in Fort Collins Colorado a Poudre School District charter school dedicated to using the Core Knowledge curriculum in grades K-8. The standalone junior-high school opened to students in August of 2025 and has enrolled over 250 junior-high students in its opening year.

Liberty Common Junior High School provides excellence and fairness in education by teaching 1) a contextual body of organized knowledge 2) the skills of learning and 3) the values of a democratic society. This is done through parental choice partnership with teachers and student acceptance of responsibility for his/her academic effort.

LCS offers a unique educational program with an expanded-history curriculum. The schools mission is to provide excellence and fairness in education by teaching a contextual body of organized knowledge the skills of learning and the values of a democratic society. This is accomplished through parental choice partnership with professional-classroom instructors and student acceptance of responsibility for his/her academic effort.

Liberty Common School history instructors have responsibility for program planning curriculum development and delivery of associated content instruction for junior-high and high-school students in cooperation with the schools history department. Courses taught will include History 7 and History 8 from the Core Knowledge sequence. Applicants should be dedicated to the mastery of an academic discipline and knowledge-based curriculum. A government-issued teaching license is not required.

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Salary Exempt
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Regular Full-time
WORK HOURS: 40 hours per week
SALARY: $50000-$80000

REPORTS TO: Principal

REVISION DATE: April 2026

Minimum Requirements:

• Desire and willingness to learn about Libertys history and philosophy and to uphold and promote the mission and values of the school
• BA/BS in history U.S. government economics or related discipline or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. Content knowledge is essential
• Ability and willingness to work effectively with peers and team members to improve student academic achievement
• Demonstrated effective classroom-management skills

Preferred Characteristics:

• Understanding of LCSs history and a commitment to maintaining and promoting the schools mission and values
• Experience with history instruction the Core Knowledge Curriculum and demonstrated ability in teaching this curriculum.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multiple teams.
• MS/MA/PhD in history U.S. government economics or related discipline; or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Experience or background in international relations and diplomacy defense foreign language economics.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to maneuver uneven surfaces.
• Must be able to carry or transfer up to 20 lbs. of supplies frequently.
• Must be able to work in occasionally loud environments.
• Must be able to frequently use office technology including computers copiers and printers.
• Ability to sit and stand (conducive to an office environment) for extended periods of time.

Benefits:

• Enrollment in Colorados Public Employees Retirement Association and employer contributions to the employees PERA retirement account
• Health dental vision long-term disability short-term disability insurance
• Earned sick leave in accordance with Colorados Healthy Families and Workplaces Act

EEO STATEMENT
Liberty Common School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on merit qualifications and school needs without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law. Liberty Common School complies with all applicable federal state and local laws ensuring fair and equitable treatment for all employees and applicants.

AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT
All employment with Liberty Common School is voluntary and is subject to termination by you or Liberty Common School at-will with or without cause and with or without notice at any time. There is no guarantee in any manner Liberty Common School will continue employment for any set period of time. This applies to all aspects of employment at Liberty Common School including but not limited to recruiting hiring promotion placement discipline layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and access to benefits and training.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES
Please note that this job description is not an exhaustive list of activities duties and responsibilities required of this position. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice with direction from Liberty Common School.

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A complete application includes nothing less than the following items:

1. Letter of application
2. Resume or CV
3. Statement of educational philosophy
4. Transcripts (a photocopy will suffice)
5. Three references (including e-mail addresses and phone numbers)

This job posting will remain open until positions are filled.

Mail to:

Kathleen Kearney Principal

Liberty Common Junior High School

1825 Sharp Point Drive

Fort Collins CO 80525

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Liberty Common School is an EEO employer.

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