Aspen Community School First and Second Grade Classroom Teacher

The Aspen Community School is seeking a dedicaed full-time First and Second Grade Classroom Teacher with a strong background in early literacy, math, and social emotional development for the 2026-2027 school year.

The Aspen Community School is a public charter school in Woody Creek, Colorado serving 135 students. Our highly respected school provides a balanced, integrated curriculum that incorporates intentional community values, individual character development, and strong academic skills woven into project-based learning opportunities and intentional field experiences. Aspen Community School is one of two K-8  public charter schools of Compass, who share the Mission of fostering lifelong learning and empowering individuals to take responsibility for themselves, their learning and their community (www.discovercompass.org). 

At Aspen Community School, we understand that rigorous academics alone are insufficient to prepare our students for success in a world in which innovation, problem solving, and the ability to work collaboratively are more prized than ever. Our small class sizes (average of 15) ensure that students feel heard and supported by their community. Character, compassion, creativity, and critical thinking skills are hallmarks of ACS graduates. 

Employees at COMPASS are expected to deliver exceptional service to our students, parents, and the COMPASS community. Full time employees are eligible for medical insurance and professional benefits. You can find more information here.

Position Title: First & Second Grade Classroom Teacher

Reports to: Casey White, ACS Principal

Classification: Certified Full-time Exempt

Contract Period: 9 Month (186 days) at 1.0 FTE 

Primary  Location: Aspen Community School, Woody Creek, CO

Compensation: $57,000-$76,000 depending on education and experience

2026-27 Aspen Community School Salary Schedule Housing negotiable when units are available

Please apply directly to cwhite@discovercompass.org

DO NOT apply through SchoolSpring for this position.

Compass is committed to building and sustaining a diverse team by maintaining hiring and recruiting processes that are free from bias and seek to provide each candidate with a unique and equitable opportunity for employment. 

First & Second Grade Classroom Teacher Role, listed below but not limited to: 

• Establish a safe, respectful learning environment for all students, integrating ACS expectations for academic excellence, relevance, and focus on relationships. 
• Strong background in literacy instruction, formative data collection, and intervention.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver lessons to students within a co-teaching model in Reading, Math, and Writing
• Create lessons aligned with current standards, with established clear objectives and drive instruction through formative and summative assessments.
• Demonstrate a mastery of related subject matter, instructional skills, and resource materials for course(s) taught.
• Differentiate instruction for students based on their educational needs, abilities, and interests. 
• Engage parents in the education of their children. 
• Strong desire to be a part of a high functioning, positive, and energetic teaching team and community.

Requirements:

Qualification Requirements:

• Current Colorado Teaching License with Elementary endorsement
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification
• Degree in Education (Masters preferred)
• Teaching Experience- preferred 3 years

Curricula Knowledge (Preferred):

• Balanced Literacy Approach, Workshop Model
• Teachers College Reading, Writing, and Phonics Units of Study
• Science of Reading
• Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA3)
• EnVision Math

Physical Requirements

The employee is regularly required to talk, walk, stand and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, grasp, and perform light lifting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Skills and Abilities

Ability to read, write and interpret various documents such as rules, policy and expectation, agreements, rubrics, scope and sequence documents, and assessment documents. Ability to speak effectively before groups of staff, students, Board of Directors, Administrators and parents. Ability to understand and carry out instructions given in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in a variety of situations. Ability to work collaboratively with various groups. Ability to apply an entrepreneurial outlook and a charter school commitment. Strong organizational and the ability to coordinate different tasks. Strong interpersonal, and customer service skills while working with a diverse population. Ability to work with limited supervision and to be self-motivated. Ability and skill to use sound judgment as determined by the specific situation. Strong organizational and coordination skills

Salary : $57,000 - $76,000