Junior-High English Instructor

Seeking a full-time 7^th and 8^thgrade English 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.

The English instructor has responsibility for program planning curriculum development and delivery of English instruction in cooperation with the schools existing English Department. Courses taught may include English 7 English 8 and Composition 1. All courses taught include the study of literature reading writing vocabulary and grammar. Applicants should be dedicated to a strong skills- and knowledge-based curriculum and be dedicated to high student achievement.

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Salary Exempt

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Regular Full-Time

WORK HOURS: 40 hours per week

COMPENSATION: $

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 Literature English or related discipline or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. Content knowledge is essential.
• Ability and willingness to teach the Core Knowledge Sequence.
• Demonstrated effective classroom teaching ability.

Preferred Characteristics:

• Understanding of Liberty Common Schools history and a commitment to maintaining and promoting the schools mission and values.
• Experience with English instruction the Core Knowledge Curriculum and demonstrated ability in teaching this curriculum.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multiple teams.
• MS/MA in Literature English or related discipline or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Knowledge of a foreign language including Latin and Greek roots.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to maneuver uneven surfaces.
• Must be able to carry or transfer up to 20lbs 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.

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 that 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.

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.

Liberty Common School is an EEO employer.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

Please note this job description is not a comprehensive list of activities duties and responsibilities required for this position. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice 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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