1st Grade Teacher

Who We AreA 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 DoEmbody the mission and values of Atlas Schools, including connection, accountability, growth mindset, and perseverance.

Plan for and deliver engaging, motivating, rigorous, and standards-aligned instruction using research-based practices.

Design, implement, document, and revise lesson plans, curricular materials, and instructional resources as required by the school.

Complete the necessary training to administer standardized and progress-monitoring assessments to inform instruction and support

Maintain a classroom environment that is inclusive, structured, and conducive to learning, aligned to school-wide academic and behavioral expectations.

Serve as an adviser to a group of students and families, maintaining consistent communication and hosting required family conferences.

Draft and revise scholar report cards to ensure clear, meaningful communication of student progress.

Actively engage families as partners by understanding their backgrounds and experiences to support an equitable and inclusive school community.

Collaborate professionally with colleagues and instructional coaches, demonstrating openness to feedback and continuous improvement.

Maintain a school culture of high academic and behavioral expectations through reflection and adherence to shared systems.

Participate in professional development, instructional planning, and required school events throughout the year.

Support school operations as needed, including but not limited to, arrival, dismissal, lunch, field trips, academic support sessions, community events, and graduations.

Provide classroom coverage for colleagues during absences when required (with additional compensation).Perform other related duties as assigned.

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 8, 2026

Who You Are

Required Qualifications Able to meet “in-field status” for the position with one of the following:

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 5901 within the last 10 years

Ability to successfully pass all required background screening pursuant to CRS § 22-30.5-110.7

Committed to creating a rigorous, nurturing, and joyful educational experience
100% dedicated to educational equity

Have the highest commitment to 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 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 Spanish speaking skills

Essential Job Functions Prolonged periods of standing, sitting, and walking

Must be able to reach, stoop, kneel, push, and pull

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 successfully abide by all policies and procedures of Atlas Schools Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Position Closes:
When Filled
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