FULL-TIME SPANISH INSTRUCTOR

Seeking a full-time 9-12^th grade Spanish instructor August 2026 at Liberty Common High School in Fort Collins, Colorado – a Poudre School District charter school dedicated to Core Knowledge principles, and college-preparatory instruction. The school currently enrolls over 340 high-school students. 

LCHS provides excellence and fairness in education by teaching 1) a contextual body of organized knowledge, 2) the skills of learning, and 3) the values of a democratic society. This is done through parental choice, partnership with teachers, and student acceptance of responsibility for his/her academic effort. 

The Spanish instructor has responsibility for program delivery of the Spanish instructional program for high-school students, in cooperation with the school’s existing Foreign-Language Department. These classes include general Spanish instruction.  Applicants should be dedicated to strong skills and knowledge-based curriculum, and dedicated to high student achievement. 

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Salary Exempt

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Regular, Full-Time

WORK HOURS: 40 hours per week

COMPENSATION: $50,000-80,000 

REPORTS TO: Principal

REVISION DATE: January 2026

Minimum Requirements:

• Desire and willingness to learn about Liberty’s history and philosophy and to uphold and promote the mission and values of the school.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience in education and school administration, preferably in a charter school.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a team.
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Desired Qualifications:

• Understanding of Liberty Common School’s history and a commitment to maintaining and promoting the school’s mission and values.
• Experience with the Core Knowledge Curriculum.
• Additional ability to teach French, Latin, or Greek language courses.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher.  Five or more years of experience in school leadership – professional classroom teacher, school administration, or equivalent private-sector experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a professional team.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to maneuver uneven surfaces.
• Must be able to carry or transfer up to 20lbs of supplies frequently.
• Must be able to work in occasionally loud environments.
• Must be able to frequently use office technology including computers, copiers, and printers.

Benefits:

• Enrollment in Colorado’s Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and employer contributions to your PERA retirement account.
• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, short-term disability insurance.
• Earned sick leave in accordance with Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT

All employment with Liberty Common School is voluntary and is subject to termination by you or Liberty Common School at-will, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time.  There is no guarantee, in any manner, that Liberty Common School will continue employment for any set period of time.  This applies to all aspects of employment at Liberty Common School including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, promotion, placement, discipline, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and access to benefits and training. 

EEO STATEMENT
Liberty Common School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It provides a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and school needs without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Liberty Common School complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws ensuring fair and equitable treatment for all employees and applicants.

Liberty Common School is an EEO employer.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

Please note this job description is not a comprehensive list of activities, duties, and responsibilities required for this position.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice from Liberty Common School.

For more information about Liberty Common School, visit www.libertycommon.org

A complete application includes nothing less than the following items:

1. Letter of application
2. Resume
3. Statement of educational philosophy
4. Educational Transcript
5. References with phone numbers (3)

This job posting will remain open until positions are filled.

Mail to:

Dr. Robert Robinson

Liberty Common High School

2745 Minnesota Drive

Fort Collins, CO 80525

Or e-mail to: rrobinson@libertycommon.org

Salary : $50,000 - $80,000