Lower School Flex Teacher
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Job Location:
Denver, CO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Overview
Graland Country Day School is seeking a flex teacher to work closely with students in grades Toddler - Grade 4. The ideal candidate should have experience working with children in a classroom setting and be someone who understands school environments and the unique needs of Lower School. The ideal candidate thrives on being flexible and filling in wherever help is needed. Flex teachers are the ultimate team players who work collaboratively with both students and faculty and will work on campus Monday-Friday. Candidates should be prepared to teach as a lead support or specialist teacher. This also includes supervising educator children on Professional Development days ECLC (Early Childhood Learning Center) after care and early release days.
Reports to: Associate Head of Lower School
Status: Full-time school year; salaried with benefits
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Team Player
A collaborative and supportive member of the Graland community who...
Graland Country Day School is seeking a flex teacher to work closely with students in grades Toddler - Grade 4. The ideal candidate should have experience working with children in a classroom setting and be someone who understands school environments and the unique needs of Lower School. The ideal candidate thrives on being flexible and filling in wherever help is needed. Flex teachers are the ultimate team players who work collaboratively with both students and faculty and will work on campus Monday-Friday. Candidates should be prepared to teach as a lead support or specialist teacher. This also includes supervising educator children on Professional Development days ECLC (Early Childhood Learning Center) after care and early release days.
Reports to: Associate Head of Lower School
Status: Full-time school year; salaried with benefits
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Team Player
A collaborative and supportive member of the Graland community who...
- Models caring respect patience and appreciation of differences.
- Provides a safe environment for students.
- Recognizes the importance of Diversity Equity and Inclusivity (DEI) work and continues
- growth as a culturally responsive educator.
- Upholds school employee and family confidentiality.
- Represents school in position and in community.
- Participates in effective communication that is responsible descriptive and nonjudgmental.
- Demonstrates a growth mindset open to feedback and new learning.
- Adheres to all school policies and procedures.
- Likes to work with people and create solutions.
- Thinks on their feet and goes with the flow.
- Accepts duties and responsibilities as assigned in a moments notice.
Qualifications and Responsibilities
- Bachelors degree preferred.
- Experience working with students.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Monitors and maintains annual fifteen (15) hour professional development credentials as required for the position.
- Willing to meet appropriate Toddler Preschool/PreK and school-age Teacher requirements/qualifications and provide all documentation as required by the State of Colorado Department of Human Services upon hire.
- Knowledge of Developmentally Appropriate Practices.
- Possess a current certification in CPR and First Aid or willing to obtain one once hired.
- Submit and pass a criminal background check including Colorado Bureau of Investigations and TRAILS/Central Registry criminal record review as required by the Colorado Department of Social Services within five (5) working days of employment.
- Provide all documentation as required by the State of Colorado Child Care Licensing Division upon hire.
- Must be able to fulfill the role as a mandated reporter.
- This position requires a current signed Child Care Provider Health Form.
About Graland
A great school never sits still. It keeps going growing and evolving. Graland Country Day School is an independent school in Denver that serves students in preschool kindergarten elementary and middle school. Since the schools founding in 1924 Graland has delivered an intellectually robust character-based educational experience derived from current research about how children learn.
A great school never sits still. It keeps going growing and evolving. Graland Country Day School is an independent school in Denver that serves students in preschool kindergarten elementary and middle school. Since the schools founding in 1924 Graland has delivered an intellectually robust character-based educational experience derived from current research about how children learn.
While so much in the world is changing the schools focus remains the same: Graland is faithful to the enduring aspects of its mission while seeking new ways to promote character and intellectual excellence. We inspire students to pursue excellence with passion and intent - academically creatively and in their personal growth as engaged citizens and thoughtful leaders so that they learn to value individual differences and divergent thinking. We are constantly looking for ways to improve our program and keep it relevant for the next generation of students. Guided by our mission values Diversity Equity and Inclusivity Philosophy Statement and strategic plan we go to extraordinary lengths to give children the best education possible.
Our current enrollment totals 700 and we have just over 100 faculty members 70 percent of whom have advanced degrees. Gralands faculty and staff enjoy a collaborative supportive environment where each member is encouraged to be a lifelong learner. Professional development onsite childcare a desirable location in the heart of Denver and other benefits make Graland a dynamic inclusive and innovative workplace.
Our Mission
Achieve intellectual excellence
build strong character
enrich learning through the arts and athletics
and prepare our students to be
engaged citizens and thoughtful leaders.
Our Motto: Ascende Omnem Montem - Climb Every Mountain
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Salary is $51800 annually. Benefits include professional development employer-paid health vision dental and life insurance paid time off for school holidays and school vacations as well as participation in a retirement plan. Daily free lunch access to an on-campus workout facility and opportunities based on availability for subsidized on-site child care.
Graland Country Day School is an Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Graland Country Day School to comply fully with all laws barring discrimination against employees or applicants for employment because of race color religion sex age national origin ancestry sexual orientation military discharge status or physical or mental handicap or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran. This policy applies to recruiting hiring placement promotion discipline demotion rates of pay or other compensation employee benefits tuition assistance programs and termination of employment.
(revised 04/21/2026)
Our current enrollment totals 700 and we have just over 100 faculty members 70 percent of whom have advanced degrees. Gralands faculty and staff enjoy a collaborative supportive environment where each member is encouraged to be a lifelong learner. Professional development onsite childcare a desirable location in the heart of Denver and other benefits make Graland a dynamic inclusive and innovative workplace.
Our Mission
Achieve intellectual excellence
build strong character
enrich learning through the arts and athletics
and prepare our students to be
engaged citizens and thoughtful leaders.
Our Motto: Ascende Omnem Montem - Climb Every Mountain
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Salary is $51800 annually. Benefits include professional development employer-paid health vision dental and life insurance paid time off for school holidays and school vacations as well as participation in a retirement plan. Daily free lunch access to an on-campus workout facility and opportunities based on availability for subsidized on-site child care.
Graland Country Day School is an Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Graland Country Day School to comply fully with all laws barring discrimination against employees or applicants for employment because of race color religion sex age national origin ancestry sexual orientation military discharge status or physical or mental handicap or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran. This policy applies to recruiting hiring placement promotion discipline demotion rates of pay or other compensation employee benefits tuition assistance programs and termination of employment.
(revised 04/21/2026)
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Graland offers preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school students an innovative, experiential learning community with an emphasis on character.
