OUR MISSION: Our mission is to develop young adults with character like America’s

founding Renaissance man, Benjamin Franklin: well-read, scientifically curious, and

civically engaged.

OUR VISION: Our students will excel academically through a challenging, sequenced

curriculum that emphasizes math, science, and literacy. We will be a data driven

institution, focusing on individual students. Our students, teachers, parents, staff, and

leaders will be held accountable for the success of our school. Finally, we recognize

that an education is incomplete without fostering the arts, sports, nature, and

character.

JOB TITLE: LIFE SKILLS INSTRUCTOR – Part Time

REPORTS TO: Assistant Principal

Education/Certification:

1. Bachelor’s degree required

Preferred Qualification/Experience:

1. Hold a current Colorado Teaching License

2. Previous teaching experience in subject area and/or level desirable

Specific Capabilities:

1. Demonstrated knowledge and skill regarding the components of effective

instruction

2. Demonstrated knowledge of content and teaching methods in area(s) of

teaching assignment

3. Demonstrated knowledge of developmental needs of students

4. Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills

5. Evidence of ability to establish and maintain effective, cooperative

relationships with school personnel, students and parents

6. Demonstrated understanding and empathy necessary for working with

students and parents

SUBJECT SCOPE & SEQUENCE

1. The Life Skills course is taught to all Middle School students – grades 6th, 7th & 8th

– during their special’s rotation. The table below lists the suggested scope &

sequence for the school year.

6th Grade Scope 7th Grade Scope 8th Grade Scope

Personal Growth Technology Financial Literacy

Human Development Cooking Career Path

Sewing

Personal Style

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Trimester 1 Sequence

6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade

SMART Goals SMART Goals SMART Goals

Organization Organization Organization

Learning Style Technology and Your What is Money

Assessment World: Home, School, Cryptocurrency basics
Community

Left-Brain/Right-Brain Technology Then and What is a budget

Assessment Now Presentation (presentation)

Budget Kahoot

Problem-Solving Cooking Vacation budget

Design a better bike How clean is your presentation

rack kitchen?

Food poisoning

Does birth order impact My Plate

your personality?

Trimester 2 Sequence

6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade

Stress Unit Psychology of the November rotations:

What is stress grocery store Political Ideology

Food labels assessment and

Couponing debate

Reducing stress Cooking basics Anatomy of a paystub

Coloring Cooking terms and Find a bank

Laughter techniques Maintaining a checking

Exercise Cooking equipment acct.

Stress Presentation Anatomy of a recipe The Bean Game

Cooking measure Does education impact

conversions earnings

Intro to Human Create a menu Credit card

Development Credit scores

(presentation) Investing

Cars

Dream vs Reality

Maintaining a car

Trimester 3 Sequence

6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade

Theory of Psychosocial Sewing Unit Career cluster

Development (video Introduction into sewing assessment

and identification of

stages worksheet)

Theory of Cognitive Sewing on a button My High School

Development Running stitch research activity

Back stitch

Classical and Operant Basic embroidery Work Ethic (grit) activity

Conditioning The sewing machine

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Critical Thinking Packet Sewing a pillow Paying for college

Letter Equations My College

Trades

Military discussion

Create a learning game Create a design Career Path

for early childhood board of your dream presentation

bedroom

INSTRUCTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Instruction:

1. Plan and implement instruction consistent with BFA’s curriculum for assigned

subject area(s)/grade levels

2. Use formal and informal methods to assess the abilities and needs of students

3. Plan and implement effective use of class time

4. Apply principles of teaching/learning to enhance student achievement

5. Utilize teaching methods that are appropriate for the objectives and learners

6. Communicate effectively with learners

7. Provide for and maintain student involvement during instruction

8. Promotes a smooth transition from one learning activity to another

9. Use the evaluation of student outcomes to measure the effectiveness of

instruction

10. Communicate student progress to student and parent/guardian

11. Begins class promptly and continues with instruction until the end of the

instructional period

12. Uses assessment data results to differentiate instruction in order to increase

student achievement

Learning Environment and Management

1. Maintain necessary student records

2. Attend to tasks in an effective and organized manner

3. Establish and maintain clear expectations for appropriate behavior

4. Encourage students in participation and performance

5. Is respectful and supportive of students

6. Maintain a positive attitude with students

7. Consistently enforces the dress code and code of conduct

Professional Responsibilities

1. Participate in professional growth opportunities

2. Recognize problems and actively contribute to their resolution

3. Collaborate with others to fulfill school goals

4. Demonstrate concern for students’ health and safety

5. Maintain effective communication with parents

6. Follow the staff handbook guidelines and supports all BFA policies and

procedures

7. Dress in a professional manner

8. Display a positive attitude

General

1. Accept and fulfill assigned responsibilities and duties in a prompt and efficient

manner

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2. Follow Board of Education policies, building procedures, and any other rules,

regulations or procedures that may be established by the central or building

administration

3. Provide an environment that promotes the 13 virtues of Ben Franklin Academy

which are:

i) Temperance – Control is the key to improvement. Keep your words, actions,

and temper in control.

ii) Silence – There is a time and place to speak up and a time to listen. You

learn more by listening than speaking.

iii) Order – All things have their place. Keep your work area in order; keep your

day in order.

iv) Resolution – Keep your word. When you have a task, get it done. Turn in

your homework on time and be prepared.

v) Frugality – Be frugal. Do not waste the school’s resources. Respect what you

have been given. Reduce, reuse, recycle.

vi) Industry – Keep on task. There is a time for work and a time for play – do

both with a good attitude.

vii) Sincerity – Be kind. Say kind words and treat others as you want to be

treated. Encourage each other to succeed.

viii) Justice – Be respectful. Give everyone a chance to work or play. Give

others a chance to express themselves. Share. Remember that others are

counting on you, so live up to your duty.

ix) Moderation – Keep yourself in balance. Focus both on accomplishing

things in which you excel and those you do not. Try new things.

x) Cleanliness – Keep yourself and your work area clean. Keep your uniform

clean. Keep your school clean. Keep your words clean.

xi) Tranquility – Keep yourself from reacting poorly to others. People are not

perfect and the world is not fair. Learn to deal with both despite

imperfections. Be patient.

xii) Chastity – Be pure in thought and deed. White lies, a little gossip, and small,

mean words are painful and say more about you than about others. What

you think about others is how you will treat them. Develop good thoughts

and feelings toward all.

xiii) Humility – Be mindful of others before yourself. Treat them as you want to be

treated. Think about how you can help others before being asked. Let

others speak when it is their turn.

Essential Environmental Demands

1. Frequent lifting - thirty-five (35) pounds

2. Occasional lifting - fifty (50) pounds

3. Constant standing, walking

4. Frequent squatting, reaching, stooping

Compensation

1. 180 teacher work days for 2024-25 school year

2. Part time (< 4 hours per day)

3. Annual At-Will employment agreement

4. See salary schedule on our website for starting salary ranges dependent on

experience.

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Benefits:

1. PERA (Public Employees’ Retirement Association of Colorado)

2. Part time employees are not eligible for health benefits

3. Accrued Sick Leave

Ben Franklin Academy is committed to compliance with all applicable equal

employment opportunity laws, prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color,

religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, or age.

This applies to all employment practices, including hiring, promotions, training,

disciplinary action, termination, and benefits.

Ben Franklin Academy is a drug-free workplace.

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