Teacher - 1st Grade

Elementary Teacher - Kindergarten

Exempt Site:
Northside Elementary School

Direct Supervisor:
Building Principal

Contracted Length Term:
Teacher 178 Days

Salary

Schedule:

Teacher (range $50,016 - $79,886 based on 25/26 salary schedules, education and experience)

Start Date:

August 12, 2026

School

Summary:

Northside Elementary School strives to support all students to Find Your Way, Chart Your Course and Shatter Expectations in school and the future. This is the core of our mission, to inspire students to believe in themselves and achieve in all areas to their fullest potential through a challenging STEM focused academic focus and a positive, collaborative culture. The staff at Northside is truly a family which works together, struggles together, and celebrates together tirelessly to accomplish these goals.

Benefits At MCSD, we care about our employees and their loved ones. Our benefits package consist of the following items: a variety of health insurance plans with employer contribution, including dental and vision insurance, Telehealth, a $50,000 life insurance policy with optional additional coverage, PERA retirement contribution, supplemental insurance options including pet insurance, no match tax shelter account options including 401K, 457(b), 403 (b) and Roth, before tax deductions and flexible spending options, paid leave options and holidays based upon the position, Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Added perks:
Great people to work with, professional development and advancement opportunities, and multiple wellness programs and incentives.

Responsible to plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences and establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities. Responsible for working effectively with a team of paraprofessionals, teachers, administrators, parents and District office staff with the purpose of providing quality educational services for each and every student, each and every day, without exception.

Provide instruction rooted in the Colorado Academic Standards in language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, and health. Engage students through a variety of instructional models including Direct Instruction, Small Group Instruction, Station Rotation Model, Collaborative Groups, and Independent Study/Practice. Complete in a timely, accurate manner, roster and/or caseload reports, as required. Continually and appropriately incorporate the use of technology in the presentation and delivery of instruction to students.

Continually monitor and adjust students' instruction through the use of differentiation in such manner as to enable the student to demonstrate proficiency toward state standards. Demonstrate effective use of oral and written communications in the completion of daily assigned duties. Confer frequently with parents and professional staff members regarding issues that impact school performance. Uses multiple measures to assess (summative and formative) and evaluate student growth and learning of the Colorado Academic Standards.

Help all students develop competence and confidence simultaneously through a balance of acquiring basic skills and developing conceptual understanding. Establish and maintain a positive learning environment that addresses the social and emotional needs of all students. Monitors, supervises, coordinates and enforces rules of conduct and behavior for all students, and reinforces positive student behaviors in accordance with school and District policy.

Observes, evaluates, reports and records students' performance, behavior, and social development. Supports the relationship between the school, MCSD and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and District staff. Supports MCSD and school goals. Maintains regular and reliable attendance. Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Bachelor's Degree AND;
Must possess a current State of Colorado Teachers License or ability to obtain within first year of employment. Subject area endorsement in particular teaching area preferred.

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and skill is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill would be:
Successful completion of student teaching at a recognized college or university, or two years of regular full time elementary level teaching experience.

Knowledge of:
General office procedures, policies, and practices. Customer service techniques. Variable teaching/adaptation techniques. Professional and technical writing methods and practices. Project management principles, practices, and…