TK- 3rd Grade Elementary Teacher at Aspen Public Schools
Job Summary
Job Summary
Aspen invites passionate educators to apply for the position of Teacher for the 2025-26 school year. Teaching at Aspen is an ideal position for an educator who is eager to gain rigorous development to help perfect his/her craft. In addition to participating in weekly professional development and team planning meetings, teachers receive consistent high-impact coaching and feedback from a school administrator. Furthermore, Aspen has opportunities to celebrate excellent teachers accompanied by increased compensation, recognition and professional development opportunities. Aspen is committed to recruiting, developing, and retaining excellent teachers. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Outstanding academic achievement and student leadership development Create a positive, achievement-oriented, structured learning environment that excites and invests students. Motivate students to realize high academic and behavioral standards. Build classroom communities and invest in families to develop children’s academic success and development. Utilize data from Aspen’s interim assessments to drive instruction and intervention. Design and implement unit and lesson plans in collaboration with the grade or subject team. Hold all students accountable during transitions, meals, trips, and school events. Exemplify Aspen’s core values in all interactions with students, families, and colleagues. Professional learning, development, and growth Collaborate with coach, grade-level teammates, and school team to improve instructional, culture-building, and leadership skills. Attend all professional development, team planning, and data analysis meetings. Participate enthusiastically in structured and informal learning and development opportunities. Can be asked to support other duties as assigned based on your site's needs. ***Interviews will tentatively begin March 2025***
Requirements / Qualifications
Strong instructional and classroom management skills. High level of personal organization and planning. Team player: maturity, humility, strong work ethic, follow-through, sense of humor, willingness to respond positively to feedback, and a “whatever it takes” attitude. Strong belief in the Aspen mission and educational model. Mastery of and enthusiasm for the subject matter. Two years of teaching experience is preferred, and I have a proven record of high student achievement. Bachelor’s degree with a GPA of at least 3.0 from a competitive college or university; Master’s degree preferred. California teaching credential or in the process of obtaining a credential
Resume Copy of Valid California Credential Current TB Clearance Copy of Transcripts 2 Letters of Recommendation Proof of fingerprint clearance
Requirements / Qualifications
Strong instructional and classroom management skills. High level of personal organization and planning. Team player: maturity, humility, strong work ethic, follow-through, sense of humor, willingness to respond positively to feedback, and a “whatever it takes” attitude. Strong belief in the Aspen mission and educational model. Mastery of and enthusiasm for the subject matter. Two years of teaching experience is preferred, and I have a proven record of high student achievement. Bachelor’s degree with a GPA of at least 3.0 from a competitive college or university; Master’s degree preferred. California teaching credential or in the process of obtaining a credential
Resume Copy of Valid California Credential Current TB Clearance Copy of Transcripts 2 Letters of Recommendation Proof of fingerprint clearance
Comments and Other Information
Aspen Public Schools and its schools are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community through our hiring practices and our focus on creating a culture and environment where diverse perspectives, ideas, and identities are valued and integrated into our way of working and educating students.
Aspen Public Schools, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity and or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, parenthood, citizenship status, creed, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Comments and Other Information
Aspen Public Schools and its schools are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community through our hiring practices and our focus on creating a culture and environment where diverse perspectives, ideas, and identities are valued and integrated into our way of working and educating students.
Aspen Public Schools, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity and or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, parenthood, citizenship status, creed, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.