Teacher-Primary

Horizons K-8 School

4545 Sioux Dr.

Boulder, CO

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FTE: 1.00- 40 Hours per week - Regular, ongoing

Job Vacancy: 1st and 2nd Grade

Final date to receive applications:
June 9, 2026

Effective date of hire:
August 3, 2026

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The following statements of duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of this position.

• Teach 1st and 2nd grade multi-age elementary education including outdoor education overnight trips
• Positively impact student growth and achievement, using progressive instructional strategies, state standards, and strong knowledge of the appropriate curriculum and content area
• Effectively manage the learning environment
• Understand, appreciate, and be responsive to student diversity
• Participate in professional development for continuous learning
• Work with families in a partnership role
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and community
• Follow state legal requirements and district and charter school building policies and procedures
• Participate in other school-based activities and responsibilities as required of teacher leaders

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution
• Current Colorado teaching license with appropriate endorsement (or CDE licensure application in process)
• Highly qualified content and curriculum knowledge
• Excellent collaboration, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Completed and submitted Horizons K-8 online application

Preferred:

• Full-time kindergarten classroom teaching experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; willingness to communicate frequently with families regarding school curriculum and student progress
• Knowledge of and deep belief in inclusion in the general education classroom for all students, including those on an IEP, with a 504, ALP, and/or learning English
• Dedication to high standards of excellence and the success of all students; ability to build relationships and personalize instruction for students so that all are challenged to learn
• Deep knowledge of instructional practices that will lead to high levels of student growth and achievement supported by authentic data and assessment
• Knowledge of grade level standards. Ability to use this when planning and implementing learning experiences
• Technologically literate, Google applications savvy and motivated to use technology to enhance learning
• Previous experience with non-graded, experiential, project-based, integrated, interdisciplinary approaches

Salary:
Commensurate with experience and position on the Horizons K-8 Teacher Salary Schedule which can be found via the Horizons K-8 website. Up to 5 years of prior experience considered for step placement.

To Apply:

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Contact:
Kristin Hauger, Interim Head of School  or Kristin.

Hauger

Horizons K-8 is an equal opportunity educational institution and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, sex, gender identity/expression, national origin, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status in admission or access to, and treatment and employment in its educational programs or activities. Inquiries or complaints:
Office for Civil Rights http://www
2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/addresses.html

Applications are reviewed to match candidates with position qualifications, with a limited number selected for interviews. For the final selection, employment is contingent upon successful completion of the post-offer screening process, including reference checks, a background check and possible medical examination.