What are the responsibilities and job description for the Science Teacher position at Colorado Early Colleges?
*Anticipated start date is August 4th, 2026.
*This is a Middle School teaching position.
Position Purpose
The Science instructor works under the supervision of the Academic Dean and is responsible for meeting all scheduled classes and providing instruction in accordance with CECs academic philosophy, goals, and objectives.
Job Duties
- Upholds CECs beliefs found on the CEC website.
- Develops and administers Science education curriculum consistent with CECs academic philosophy, goals, and objectives.
- Develops lesson plans, instructional materials, and activities to enhance learning and to demonstrate the application of course work to everyday life.
- Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and modifies instructional methods accordingly.
- Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to student and small group learning by ensuring student conduct conforms with CECs Student and Family Handbook and CEC policies.
- Ensures effective communication with students and parents.
- Organizes and maintains Infinite Campus (IC) for accurate and complete recordkeeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievements, and daily attendance as required in CEC policies.
- Selects and requisitions appropriate textbooks; instructional aids, supplies, and equipment; and maintains inventory records.
- Collaborates with other CEC staff members and participates in staff meetings and professional development as requested by the Academic Dean.
- Continues to acquire professional knowledge and keeps informed of current developments in education.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited college or university applicable to the teaching assignment, OR
- Endorsement on a Colorado teaching license, OR
- 36 semester credit hours in the core subject area, OR
- Passing score on a State Board of Education approved content exam (currently the ETS Praxis Series).
Conditions of Employment
- All offers of employment are conditional upon a successful background check and references.
- As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA), the selected applicant must verify, within 72 hours of employment, his/her legal right to be employed in the United States.
Colorado Early Colleges is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status, religion, ancestry, or need for special education services.
*Please note that we may begin reviewing applications and make hiring decisions prior to the application deadline. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Salary : $48,000 - $66,413