JUNIOR-HIGH HISTORY INSTRUCTOR

Seeking a full-time 7^th and 8^th grade History instructor beginning August 2026 at Liberty Common Junior High School in Fort Collins, Colorado – a Poudre School District charter school dedicated to using the Core Knowledge curriculum in grades K-8. The standalone junior-high school opened to students in August of 2025 and has enrolled over 250 junior-high students in its opening year. 

Liberty Common Junior High School 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. 

LCS offers a unique educational program with an expanded-history curriculum. The school’s mission is to provide excellence and fairness in education by teaching a contextual body of organized knowledge, the skills of learning, and the values of a democratic society. This is accomplished through parental choice, partnership with professional-classroom instructors, and student acceptance of responsibility for his/her academic effort. 

Liberty Common School history instructors have responsibility for program planning, curriculum development, and delivery of associated content instruction for junior-high and high-school students, in cooperation with the school’s history department. Courses taught will include History 7 and History 8 from the Core Knowledge sequence. Applicants should be dedicated to the mastery of an academic discipline and knowledge-based curriculum. A government-issued teaching license is not required.

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Salary Exempt
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Regular, Full-time
WORK HOURS: 40 hours per week 
SALARY: $50,000-$80,000 

REPORTS TO: Principal

REVISION DATE: April 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
• BA/BS in history, U.S. government, economics, or related discipline, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. Content knowledge is essential
• Ability and willingness to work effectively with peers and team members to improve student academic achievement 
• Demonstrated effective classroom-management skills

Preferred Characteristics: 

• Understanding of LCS’s history and a commitment to maintaining and promoting the school’s mission and values
• Experience with history instruction, the Core Knowledge Curriculum, and demonstrated ability in teaching this curriculum. 
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multiple teams.
• MS/MA/PhD in history, U.S. government, economics, or related discipline; or, an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. 
• Experience or background in international relations and diplomacy, defense, foreign language, economics. 

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to maneuver uneven surfaces.
• Must be able to carry or transfer up to 20 lbs. 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.
• Ability to sit and stand (conducive to an office environment) for extended periods of time.

Benefits:

• Enrollment in Colorado’s Public Employees Retirement Association and employer contributions to the employee’s 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

EEO STATEMENT
Liberty Common School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide 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 characteristics 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.

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, 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. 
 
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
Please note that this job description is not an exhaustive list of activities, duties, and responsibilities required of this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice with direction 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 or CV
3. Statement of educational philosophy
4. Transcripts (a photocopy will suffice) 
5. Three references (including e-mail addresses and phone numbers)

This job posting will remain open until positions are filled.

Mail to: 

Kathleen Kearney, Principal

Liberty Common Junior High School 

1825 Sharp Point Drive 

Fort Collins, CO 80525

Or e-mail to: kkearney@libertycommon.org.

Liberty Common School is an EEO employer.

This employer utilizes E-Verify.