Overview of Position

Flagstaff Academy seeks a Preschool Assistant Teacher to support the Lead Teacher (ages 3-5) Preschool Program. The Assistant Teacher will work in close collaboration with staff to ensure that there is meaningful support for students in content and behavior management.

Qualifications sought:

We seek a talented educator who can inspire students and teachers, and be inspired by our mission – “where science and technology take flight.” The successful candidate is expected to deliver dynamic classroom experiences with high educational expectations and accountability.

We seek an educator with:

● the ability to work collaboratively,

● excellent communication skills,

● a willingness to work closely with students and staff,

● experience using technology in the classroom,

● The candidate’s pedagogy should be student-centered and practiced in

differentiated instruction.Preferred qualifications include:

● Group Leader qualified through the Colorado Department of Human Services

● Colorado Department of Human Services 15 hours of training (can be

completed within 6 months after hire).

Specifically, we seek the following:

● Interest in supporting children to succeed and find joy in their educational experience

● Experience working with a preschool children

● Ability to work cooperatively with others and maintain a joyful and flexible and creative

mindset in the workplace

● Ability to follow Flagstaff Academy policies and procedures

● Ability to accept continuous feedback improvement strengths and growth areas to build

upon impact with students.

● Ability to demonstrate tact, have a flexible mindset, and demonstrate helpfulness in

dealing with staff, students, parents, and visitors to the school.

About Flagstaff Academy Charter SchoolLocated in Longmont, Flagstaff Academy is a tuition-free public charter school serving grades kindergarten through eighth. Our school also offers a tuition-based full- and part-time preschool program for three and four year olds.

Since its founding in 2005, Flagstaff Academy has grown into Longmont’s premier science and technology school. Our mission is to develop students who are equipped to be well-rounded, ethical leaders in the world community with a foundation based on science and technology.

As a public charter school, Flagstaff Academy is operated by a board of directors made up of parents and community members. Our school serves approximately 800 students and is part of the St. Vrain Valley School District. The Flagstaff Academy guiding principles are:● Provide a K-8 Core Knowledge-based education with a science and technology focus

that challenges students to achieve their academic potential.

● Pursue excellence in every student and employee.

● Promote, value, and recognize academic achievement and creativity.

● Welcome a diverse student population.

● Respect the individual, classroom, school, community, and world.

Pay Range

Pay for this position is $17-$20/hour, depending on experience.