Third-Grade Instructor

Third-grade teachers are classroom professionals responsible for planning and delivering the entire third-grade-educational program in the classroom and being part of an active faculty dedicated to ambitious student achievement. Successful applicants will work closely with other third-grade instructors and teaching assistants. Applicants should be dedicated to the mastery of an academic discipline and knowledge-based curriculum.

FLSA CLASSIFICATION:
Salary Exempt

EMPLOYMENT STATUS:
Regular, full-time

WORK HOURS:

40 hours per week

PAY RANGE: $50,000-$75,000

REVISION DATE:
January 2026

• Research and gather resources and materials needed for lesson units.
• Set up classroom materials and equipment.
• Enforce administrative policies and rules governing students.
• Conduct testing and evaluate student work.
• Conduct student interventions.
• Monitor, assess, and report on student’s progress.
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with teachers, other faculty, students, and parents.
• Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
• Maintain inventory of materials, equipment, or products.
• Adapt communication and teaching styles when necessary to support individual students and their families.

• Must be able to maneuver uneven surfaces.
• Must be able to carry or transfer up to 20lbs of supplies frequently.
• Must be able to work in occasionally loud environments.
• Must be able to frequently use office technology including computers, copiers, and printers.
• Must be able to use commercial office tools including paper cutters and staplers.
• Desire and willingness to learn about Liberty’s history and philosophy and uphold and promote the mission and values of the school.
• Demonstrated competence in a relevant discipline.
• BA/BS, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Demonstrated effective classroom-management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, internet utilization, and general aptitude for learning new software applications.
• Ability and willingness to work effectively with peers and team members to improve student academic achievement.
• Enrollment in Colorado’s Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and employer contributions to your PERA retirement account.
• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, short-term disability insurance.
• Earned sick leave in accordance with Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces (HFWA) Act.

Liberty Common School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and school needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Liberty Common School complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ensuring fair and equitable treatment for all employees and applicants.

All employment with Liberty Common School is voluntary and is subject to termination by you or Liberty Common School at-will, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time. There is no guarantee, in any manner, Liberty Common School will continue employment for any set period of time. This applies to all aspects of employment at Liberty Common School including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, promotion, placement, discipline, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and access to benefits and training.

Please note this job description is not a comprehensive list of activities, duties, and responsibilities required of this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice from Liberty Common School.

Letter of application

Resume

Statement of educational philosophy

Transcript photocopy

Three references with phone numbers.

A signed statement of attestation disclosing whether generative Artificial Intelligence has been used in composing any of the other five required application documents. If so, include unambiguous and precise indication(s) as to which segments contain AI-generated words or passages, which AI tool(s) is used, and the extent to which AI-generation is represented in your six-part application.

This job posting will remain open until positions are filled.

Mr. Keith Churchill, Principal—Aristotle Campus

Liberty Common School is an EEO employer.