Who We Are:

• A tuition-free, open enrollment, K-12 charter school in southeast community of Colorado Springs
• Preparing and empowering all of our students for success on their post-graduate paths through educational excellence, character development, and community engagement
• Dedicated to student proficiency through academic rigor and robust family support through the Atlas family scholarship
• Dedicated to our staff through offering a competitive total rewards package and providing meaningful professional development

Who We Serve:

• 92% Socioeconomically Disadvantaged
• 86% Hispanic, 6% African American, 7% White, and 1% Asian
• 56% English Language Learners

What You’ll Do:

• Contribute to the mission of Atlas Preparatory school by executing rigorous and standards-aligned curriculum
• Plan for and deliver academic supports to small groups or individual scholars as needed/scheduled
• Deliver daily, weekly, interim, and end-of-year assessments to consistently capture student learning
• Collaborate with colleagues and instructional coaches with sincerity and a growth mindset
• Support colleagues during their absences by providing classroom coverage (compensated additionally)
• Actively participate in professional development and learning opportunities as needed/required
• Draft student report cards to ensure meaningful information is displayed for families and revise as needed
• Actively engage with families to understand their backgrounds and experiences in order to support an equitable and inclusive school environment
• Be present for all quarterly parent/teacher conferences and actively engage with families
• Support the summer REACH beyond program
• Participate in additional activities including field trips, academic support sessions, community building events, and other required programs as needed throughout the year to best serve our children and community
• Support various duties to include arrival, dismissal, and lunch
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Compensation & Schedule:

• Annual Salary Range: $49,000 - $59,369 (DOE)
• Signing Bonus: $1,000
• Schedule: Monday – Friday; Occasional evenings as needed

Benefits:

• Approximately 10 weeks of paid school breaks
• 32 hours of annual flex time and 48 hours of annual sick time
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account
• Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement program (required in lieu of social security as a public employee)
• 100% Employer paid short and long term disability benefit
• 100% Employer paid life insurance benefit of $25,000 (option to purchase more)
• Access to a robust Employee Assistance Program

Annual Calendar and Start Date:

• 212 working days
  • Please note this includes 3 days of orientation for new staff. Following years will consist of only 209 work days.
• Start Date: July 10, 2024

Who You Are:

• Able to meet “in-field status” through fulfilling at least one of the following qualifications by date of hire:
  • Possess an active CDE license, with endorsement in the related subject area
  • Possess at least a Bachelor's Degree in the related subject area
  • Have successfully passed 36 approved college-credit hours in the related subject area
  • Have successfully passed (within 10 years) the PRAXIS aligned to the related subject area
• Ability to successfully pass all required background screening
• Sincerely dedicated to educational equity and creating a rigorous, nurturing, and joyful educational experience
• Have the highest commitment to classroom instruction through collaboration, best practices, and regular assessment
• Possess ownership for the academic results of students
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues
• Ability to demonstrate evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team player
• Possess a growth mindset and experience using feedback as a way to improve practice

Essential Job Functions:

• Prolonged periods of standing and sitting
• Must be able to reach, stoop, kneel, push, and pull
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at times
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed
• Must be able to successfully abide by all policies and procedures of Atlas Preparatory School

Position Closes: When filled