Elementary Teacher

• Serve as the instructional leader of an elementary classroom and drive student outcomes
• Create an exceptional, culturally responsive student experience and classroom community
• Develop rigorous, engaging, affirming, grade-level, and culturally sustaining instruction
• Plan instruction, organize learning activities, internalize lessons, and prepare instructional materials
• Develop unit plans, scope and sequences, weekly plans, and daily lesson plans
• Design and implement standards-aligned assessments
• Grade student work equitably and provide feedback and support
• Use adopted instructional materials and curriculum with fidelity
• Analyze student data to adjust instructional plans, reteach, reassess, and monitor progress
• Implement IEP, 504 Plan, ALP, BIP, and MTSS accommodations, modifications, and interventions
• Establish relationships with students and families based on trust and respect
• Maintain high expectations for academic work and classroom behavior
• Establish and reinforce classroom rules and consequences
• Manage Tier 1 behaviors and monitor behavior data
• Provide active supervision to ensure student safety and engagement
• Participate in arrival, dismissal, breakfast, lunch, hallway, bathroom, transition, and absence-coverage duties
• Collaborate with special services and special education staff
• Attend school functions, parent meetings, conferences, evening events, and community events
• Conduct home visits and phone calls to families
• Communicate regularly with families about academic progress and behavior
• Maintain accurate records, grade books, and data tracking systems
• Participate in coaching, professional development, grade-level meetings, department meetings, and school-wide initiatives
• Support student and staff recruitment and engagement events
• Travel around Denver to KIPP campuses, the Home Office, and professional development events as required
• Complete specialized certification requirements and maintain ESSA compliance
• Report to a member of the school leadership team

• Bachelor's degree (required)
• Ability and willingness to fulfill state and federal guidelines for Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) criteria (required)
• Ability to participate in required before-school, after-school, evening, and weekend events and activities
• Full understanding of KIPP and commitment to an Exceptional Student Experience (required)
• Commitment to and experience with youth from varied cultural and economic backgrounds
• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to manage ambiguity and multiple priorities
• Proactive problem-solving, initiative, and teamwork
• Strong work ethic and enthusiastic, passionate approach
• Resourcefulness and willingness to support school academic excellence
• Strong communication, feedback, and facilitation skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Professional demeanor, self-confidence, and initiative
• Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines and complete multiple tasks with meticulous attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build productive relationships across functions and organizational lines
• Passionate commitment to KIPP Colorado’s mission, RIDE commitments, values, and excellence
• Spanish bilingual ability preferred
• At least 2 years of teaching experience highly preferred but not required
• Must be authorized to work in the United States; KIPP Colorado does not provide sponsorship
• Must complete specialized certification requirements, including applicable MLE coursework, CDE literacy modules, ECE professional licensure, and ESSA highly qualified status

Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing culturally responsive and standards-aligned instruction while fostering a positive classroom community. Strong ability to analyze student data, manage diverse learning needs, and maintain high academic expectations.

• Bachelor's Degree
• Teaching Experience
• Culturally Responsive Instruction
• Data Analysis
• ESSA Compliance

• Standards-Aligned Assessment Design
• Lesson Planning
• IEP Implementation
• Behavior Management
• Data Tracking Systems

• Strong Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Proactive Problem-Solving
• Interpersonal Skills
• Teamwork

• Specialized Certification Requirements
• CDE Literacy Modules
• ECE Professional Licensure
• ESSA Highly Qualified Status

• KIPP
• Exceptional Student Experience
• Culturally Sustaining Instruction
• MTSS
• BIP