Long Term Substitute Elementary Teacher - Grade 5

Description

The Academy is seeking a Long Term Elementary Substitute Teacher, Grade 5 for the second semester of the  school year (April - September).

The Academy of Charter Schools is a public PK‑12 school of choice located in Westminster, Colorado. We pair a rigorous, content‑rich curriculum with opportunities to explore strengths and passions to achieve the highest standards for all. Our mission is to help all students grow into college ready, exemplary citizens by combining academic mastery with personal empowerment to drive lifelong success. We serve our full community by intentionally developing a school culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Our approach to vertically aligning the full educational experience for our students from youngest to oldest centers around three notions –
Prepare, Explore, and Empower – that keep us grounded in The Academy’s mission and vision as we set priorities and make decisions that impact instruction and school culture.

At The Academy, employees embody our mission, vision, and values every day. They guide and support staff to prepare students for academic mastery by delivering evidence‑based curricula; they collaborate with students, staff, and families to design student‑centered learning experiences that create opportunities to explore strengths and passions; and they support the implementation of social‑emotional skills lessons that empower students to become leaders of their own learning.

Academy employees work hard to provide an engaging, inclusive, and joyful learning environment. They embrace relationships and positive communication with a diverse community of students, staff, and families while helping maintain a culture of high expectations for all. Experience in school environments, strong people skills, and ability to work within a team is required.

The Academy is looking for committed leaders who are prepared to perform at a high level in a demanding environment. Some of the characteristics that make for a successful employee at The Academy include:

• A people‑first, relationship‑focused orientation
• A growth mindset
• A belief that ALL children can achieve at high levels
• A passion for contributing to overall school success by working alongside and supporting others
• A creative, innovative, and caring attitude
• A spirit of openness, trust, and kindness
• A dedication to data‑driven practices
• A highly motivated work ethic and willingness to tackle challenges
• Comfort with being flexible
• A sense of humor

The Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status or disability. The online application should include a cover letter and resume.

• Assignment start date will be from April 2026, and will run through September 2026.
• Compensation: $190.00 daily rate
• Schedule:
  
  40 hours per week
• PERA Retirement Benefits
• Responsibility to verify experience rests with employee

Visit our website academyk
12.org. The Academy’s comprehensive benefits package includes a number of different plans for full‑time employees. Refer to Employee Benefits Enrollment Guide for details at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..theacademyk
12.org/about-us/working-for-us. Information on employee paid leave is also available at this same location.

The Substitute is responsible for working with parents, students and staff in a friendly customer service manner. Duties will vary based on assignment, but should be completed with proficiency, professionalism and in a collaborative manner consistent with the standards of care and quality that accompany the highest norms of the profession.