Aspen Community School Kindergarten Classroom Co-Teacher

Seeking a classroom teacher with a strong background in early literacy, math, and social emotional development to co-teach kindergarten for the 2024-2025 school year.

To apply, send your resume and cover letter to cwhite@discovercompass.org

All Aspen Community School employees are employees of Compass for Lifelong Discovery, not Aspen School District employees. There is not an option to apply through talentedEd for this position. 

Please submit your resume and cover letter directly to Casey White- cwhite@discovercompass.org

The Aspen Community School is a public charter school in Woody Creek, Colorado serving 135 students. Our highly respected school provides a balanced, integrated curriculum that incorporates intentional community values, individual character development, and strong academic skills woven into project-based learning opportunities and intentional field experiences. Aspen Community School is one of two K-8  public charter schools of Compass, who share the Mission of fostering lifelong learning and empowering individuals to take responsibility for themselves, their learning and their community (www.discovercompass.org). 

At Aspen Community School, we understand that rigorous academics alone are insufficient to prepare our students for success in a world in which innovation, problem solving, and the ability to work collaboratively are more prized than ever. Our small class sizes (average of 16) ensure that students feel heard and supported by their community.  Character, compassion, creativity, and critical thinking skills are hallmarks of ACS graduates.  

ACS is a teacher-powered school: Teachers work together to drive decisions concerning curriculum, academic schedules, school calendar, discipline, and take collective responsibility for the success and growth of the school. Teachers at ACS embrace the creative and collaborative nature of a teacher-powered model, because it allows us to make changes that are in the best interests of our students.

Aspen Community School is currently searching for a teacher that shares our mission to join our passionate community of educators and learners.  

Teaching Responsibilities and Dispositions, listed but not limited to:

• Establish a safe, respectful learning environment for all students, integrating ACS expectations for academic excellence, relevance, and focus on relationships.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver lessons to students within a co-teaching model in Reading, Math, Writing, Social Studies and Science.
• Co-create lessons aligned with current standards, with established clear objectives and drive instruction through formative and summative assessments.
• Demonstrate a mastery of related subject matter, instructional skills, and resource materials for course(s) taught.
• Differentiate instruction for students based on their educational needs, abilities, and interests.
• Engage parents in the education of their children.
• Strong desire to be a part of a high functioning, positive, and energetic teaching team and community.

Curricula Knowledge (Preferred):

• Balanced Literacy Approach, Workshop Model
• Teachers College Reading, Writing, and Phonics Units of Study
• Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA3)
• EnVision Math 

Qualification Requirements:

• Current Colorado Teaching License with Elementary endorsement
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification
• Degree in Education (Masters preferred)
• Teaching Experience- preferred 3 years

Compensation Range: $50,000-$60,000 based on full-time employment. This position is part-time, 32 hours/week.

ACS Salary Schedule

Housing is negotiable when units are available

Do not use the online application for this position. 

Send Resume and Cover Letter  to: cwhite@discovercompass.org

Name: Casey White, Principal

Email: cwhite@discovercompass.org, Phone: 970.923.4080

Compass is committed to building and sustaining a diverse team by maintaining hiring and recruiting processes that are free from bias and seek to provide each candidate with a unique and equitable opportunity for employment.