Job Information
Atlas Preparatory School 6th Grade Mathematics Teacher (SY22-23) in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Who We Are
Atlas prepares and empowers all students for success on their post-graduate paths through educational excellence, character development, and community engagement.
Atlas students are outpacing national average growth across all grade levels
Atlas student proficiency has surpassed the district and state
Atlas provides family-centered support services that consistently lead to over 90% participation in our parent advisor conferences
Atlas teachers engage in ongoing professional development targeted towards instructional best practices and academic data analysis
Who We Serve
Tuition free and open enrollment public schools serving 1,200 students in K-12th grades
95% Socioeconomically Disadvantaged
83% Hispanic, 7% African American, 7% White, and 3% Other
56% English Language Learners
What You’ll Do
Embody the characteristics that the school wishes the students to uphold, especially respect, excellence, authenticity, curiosity, hard work, and professionalism.
Provide Mathematics instruction, facilitate an independent reading class, and lead a daily homeroom.
Provide instruction or coaching during June enrichment program for students
Serve as adviser for a group of students and their families, including regular communication, problem solving, and hosting quarterly family conferences.
Assist in student arrival and departure, transitions between class periods, and lunch periods.
Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed.
Who You Are
Successful leader of an urban classroom who has used structure, incentives, and high expectations to drive student success while creating a joyful environment for students to thrive in.
Able to meet “in-field status” for the position with one of the following
Colorado Department of Education License with endorsement in subject area
Degree or 36 credits in subject area
PRAXIS – passing the middle school PRAXIS aligned to your content area
Spanish speaking skills preferred.
Compensation
Annual salary $40,000-$58,000 with signing bonuses range from $2,500-$5,000.
Annual Calendar and Work Days
212 work days per academic year
48 hours of time off per academic year
An exceptional candidate will begin on July 13, 2022
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits. Plan options include PPO or High Deductible Plan with a Health Savings Account (HSA).
Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement program, including a PERA 401k contribution option.
Approximately 10 weeks of paid time off for holidays, scheduled breaks during the year and summer break, in additional to personal flex time.
Flexible Spending Account (Medical or Child Care)
Regular staff get togethers and celebrations.
Early student release every Friday with staff professional development.
Four designated industrial copy machines per school with unlimited copying for classroom instruction.
Additional benefits available to all team members include:
Health Discount Program - savings on Lasik, prescriptions, teeth whitening, etc
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) - up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave
Short Term Disability Benefit (Partial Paid Maternity Leave)
Short Term Disability Benefit (Partial Paid Leave due to injuries)
Long Term Disability Benefit
Life Insurance Benefit of $25,000
Additional option to purchase Life Insurance Benefits for employees and family members
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which provides up to four free counseling sessions annually
Final Will and Testament Preparation, Legal Guidance, Identify Theft and Vacation Planning Services (Lincoln Financial)
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