Elementary Teacher for multi-grade classroom
Listed on 2026-07-31
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Education / Teaching
Elementary School, Early Childhood Education
Elementary Teacher for multi-grade classroom
Teach in Southwest Colorado Kiva Charter - Cortez, Colorado Open in Google Maps
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Job DetailsJob : 5852774
Final date to receive applications: Jul 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)
Posted: Jul 25, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 4, 2026
Job DescriptionSalary
Starting at $33,300 annually
Benefits
Our employee benefits package includes several options like the following (some incur additional fees): medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, health savings accounts, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, long term disability, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance.
Job Type
Full-time Colorado Licensed Elementary Teacher
Position: Elementary Multi-Grade Teacher
Why you'll love us: Personal well-being and enjoyment of life is a top priority for our staff members. We offer a collaborative leadership approach and encourage self-care and loving relationships with each other and the community we serve. During our 157 work days, you are allowed 10 paid days off with no questions asked. We offer hands-on, engaging activities that allow students to enjoy a vibrant and joyful learning process that promotes a love of coming to school to learn!
Why we'll love you: We are looking for an enthusiastic, high energy teacher who loves children, has high expectations for learning and achievement, and enjoys collaboration. If you radiate positivity, have a strong work ethic, and love teaching; we will love you!
POSITION SUMMARY:
- Our Teacher position at the Children’s Kiva Montessori School (CKMS) is an opportunity to build bright futures with a global perspective! The Teacher in this position will be responsible for managing an inclusive classroom of about 24 students in a multi-grade level classroom 4 days a week. The teacher will strive to maintain a Montessori inspired classroom environment that provides an educational atmosphere where all students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth.
Teachers are supported by the Head of School and by collaborating with a staff of colleagues to use Montessori practices with our EL and Eureka Math curriculums to meet State academic standards while fostering intellectual curiosity and a love of learning among their students. In addition, Teachers will be expected to develop strong relationships with each child and family enrolled in their classroom, provide parent updates, participate in all school functions and fair share of responsibilities, attend staff-collaboration Fridays (about once a month), and support student transition services.
Our Teachers are involved in the development of the whole child and facilitate higher-order thinking and reasoning that ensures our students will be ready to THRIVE in high school and beyond.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- BA/BS degree and background check are required; CDE Teaching License, Master’s degree, and Experience in Education are preferred.
- Pass requisite state testing to be Highly Qualified in Elementary Education by Colorado State Law.
- Professional Teachers License within the State of Colorado, or eligible within one year of hire preferred.
- Experience analyzing data and using data to inform decisions and instruction.
- Commitment to reliable and exceptional education.
- Excellent written and oral communications skills.
- Well organized, responsible, and meets deadlines.
- Openness to feedback, desire to continue development as a professional, and willingness to take responsibility for student outcomes and achievement.
- Strong commitment to, belief in, and alignment with mission and vision of school (see statements below).
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TEACHER:
- Embody mission and vision of school:
Vision Statement: Children’s Kiva Montessori School is a place of vibrant and joyful learning where students are immersed in academic, emotional, and social growth on their way to becoming kind, confident, and engaged members of their communities.
Mission Statement: Children’s Kiva Montessori School builds a strong foundation for children. We challenge students through integrated…
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