Elementary K-6 Teacher

Job Details

Job : 5525741

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Feb 05, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Elementary K-6 Teacher

PODER Academy Elementary School

Teacher (K-6)

Mission

PODER Academy prepares students for college and beyond through rigorous academic and athletic programs grounded in high expectations, academic excellence, and character development.

PODER Academy is seeking a passionate, committed, and mission-aligned K–6 Classroom Teacher who believes that all students can achieve at high levels. The ideal candidate embraces high expectations, data-driven instruction, and a strong work ethic in service of student success.

Teachers at PODER Academy are part of a high-performing team that utilizes a proven instructional model requiring focus, dedication, and determination. This role includes delivering whole-group and small-group instruction in reading, language arts, and mathematics, supervising students, and actively participating in tutoring and enrichment as needed to ensure academic growth for all learners.

All teachers at PODER Academy must be fully aligned with our mission of academic excellence, high expectations, and preparing students for college and beyond. Teachers are expected to uphold rigorous instructional standards, maintain strong classroom culture, and commit to continuous professional growth.

• Regular hours: Willingness to work hard and maintain a schedule of 7:40 AM – 4:00 PM (Monday–Friday), with extended hours until 5:00 PM on Mondays and Tuesdays for extra tutoring.
• Lunch: One-hour uninterrupted lunch break provided daily

• Wyoming State Department of Education certification appropriate for grade level and subject
• BA or BS degree required
• Highly Qualified status
• Endorsement as an Elementary Teacher (K–6) in Wyoming
• Ability to pass a background check
• Passion for teaching diverse student populations, including free/reduced lunch students
• Willingness to work hard, maintain flexibility, and commit to long hours when needed
• Experience working with K–6 students and/or diverse learners
• Strong collaboration skills; must be a team player
• Multiple certifications/endorsements preferred
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required

• Starting salary: $51,500, plus a signing bonus
• Guaranteed salary increases: 7.5% annually for the first three years
• 5.5% annually for the subsequent three years
• 3.5% annually for the following three years
• Ongoing 2.5%–3.0% annual increases thereafter based on cost of living
• Performance Bonuses: 3rd–6th grade teachers are eligible for annual bonuses for each WY-TOPP performance area

PODER Academy offers a competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical and dental insurance for employees and dependents
• Employer-matched retirement through the Wyoming Retirement System
• Additional benefits and professional growth opportunities

PODER Academy is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and experienced team of educators. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.

• Learn more about our school:
• Apply online through the LCSD#1 website

Contact:

Wendy Consoliver

Principal

Position Type: Full-Time

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Wendy Consoliver, Principal
• PODER ACADEMY ELEMENTARY
• Phone:

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