SY2026-27 4th Grade Reading Teacher

Job DetailsJob Location

• Colorado
• Springs,
• CO 80916Position
• Type:
• Full
• TimeSalary
• Range: $50,500.00 - $63,549.00 Salary/year

Who We Are

A tuition-free, open enrollment, K-12 charter school in the southeast community of Colorado Springs Preparing and empowering all of our students for success on their post-graduate paths through educational excellence, character development, and community engagement Dedicated to student proficiency through academic rigor and robust family support through the Atlas family scholarship Dedicated to our staff through offering a competitive total rewards package and providing meaningful professional development Who We Serve 92% Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 86% Hispanic, 6% African American, 7% White, and 1% Asian 56% English Language Learners What You’ll Do Embody the mission and vision of Atlas and execute rigorous and standards-aligned curriculum Create, edit, revise, and share lesson plans for the school to retain as needed Create and maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the developmental level and interest of the students Deliver daily, weekly, interim, and end-of-year assessments to consistently capture student learning Collaborate with colleagues and instructional coaches with sincerity and a growth mindset Support colleagues during their absences by providing classroom coverage (compensated additionally) Actively participate in professional development and learning opportunities as needed/required Draft scholar report cards to ensure meaningful information is displayed for families and revise as needed Actively engage with families to understand their backgrounds and experiences in order to support an equitable and inclusive school environment Communicate effectively and maintain strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues Be present for all quarterly parent/teacher conferences and actively engage with families Support Atlas' summer enrichment program Participate in additional activities including field trips, academic support sessions, community building events, and other required programs as needed throughout the year to best serve our children and community Support various duties to include arrival, dismissal, and lunch Perform other related duties as assigned Compensation & Schedule Salaried/Exempt Signing Bonus: $1,000 Annual

Salary Range

$50,500 - $63,549 (DOE) Full Time; Monday - Friday; Occasional evenings and weekends as needed Benefits Approximately 13 weeks of paid school breaks 30 hours of annual flex time and 48 hours of annual sick time Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement program (required in lieu of social security as a public employee) 100% Employer paid short and long-term disability benefit 100% Employer-paid life insurance benefit of $25,000 (option to purchase more) Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program Access to thousands of employee discounts Annual Calendar and SY2026-27 Start Date Annual Workdays: 199 Following years will not include new staff orientation and will consist of 196 workdays. Start Date: July 13, 2026 QualificationsWho You Are Required Qualifications Meet “in-field status” by fulfilling at least ONE of the following qualifications by October 31, 2026: Colorado Department of Education License with endorsement in Elementary Education Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education Successful completion of the PRAXIS 5205 and PRAXIS Series 5903 within the last 10 years Ability to successfully pass all required background screening pursuant to CRS § 22-30.5-110.7 Be 100% dedicated to educational equity and committed to creating a rigorous, nurturing, and joyful educational experience Have the highest commitment to continuously improving curriculum and instruction through collaboration, best practices, and regular assessment Ownership for the academic results of students Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues Ability to demonstrate evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team player Possess a growth mindset and experience using feedback as a way to improve practice Desired Qualifications Bilingual: Spanish & English, or have experience working with bilingual students 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 Physical Requirements Must be able to regularly fulfill duties in person Prolonged periods of standing, walking, sitting, and successfully working on a computer Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at times. Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed Must be able to fulfill all aspects of this job description with or without reasonable accommodation Must be able to adhere to the policies and procedures of Atlas Schools Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this role. Position Closes: When Filled