What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intermediate Elementary Teacher position at St. Vrain Valley School District?
Elementary Teacher (Intermediate)
Full Time Position
Salary Schedule
Position Description
Flagstaff Academy seeks an Elementary School Teacher for the 2026-27 school year. The position requires close collaboration with the elementary school team to ensure that there is a meaningful scope and sequence for the elementary school Core Knowledge curriculum.
Qualifications Sought
We seek a talented educator who can inspire students and teachers while being inspired by our mission -- "where science and technology take flight". The successful candidate is expected to deliver dynamic educational experiences with high educational expectations and accountability.
Specifically, We Seek An Educator With
subject matter expertise and a strong foundation in literacy and math instruction
good communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
the ability to work collaboratively
a willingness to work closely with families
ability to form positive relationships with children
three years of successful experience as a teacher
effective instructional delivery techniques
expertise integrating technology effectively
proven ability to differentiate instruction and meet the needs of all students
The candidate's pedagogy should be student-centered and practiced in differentiated instruction with a particular focus on the teaching through investigation and inquiry.
Job Skills And Qualifications
Current Colorado teaching license
Ability to interpret and communicate student data
Strong systems orientation and commitment to follow-through
Experience working with elementary students
About Flagstaff Academy Charter School
Located 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. 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.
Mission
The Mission of Flagstaff Academy 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.
Guiding Principles
Provide a K-8 Core Knowledge-based education with a science and technology focus that challenges students to achieve their academic potential
Provide opportunities for scientific and technological exploration
Pursue excellence in every student and employee
Promote, value, and recognize academic achievement and creativity
Welcome an academically diverse student population
Respect the individual, classroom, school, community, and world
Salary Range
Salary for our teaching staff is competitive and based on years of experience and level of education.
Flagstaff Academy Offers An Extensive Benefit Package
Medical & Rx - Employees can choose between two UMR healthcare plans, a PPO or a HDHP, with prescription coverage through OptumRx
KerixHealth - At no cost to employees, Flagstaff Academy provides access for employees and dependents who are enrolled in one of our UMR healthcare plans to KerixHealth, a Direct Primary Care healthcare provider
Teledoc - At no cost to employees, Flagstaff Academy provides access to a telehealth program that offers medical and behavioral health visits via video or telephone
Dental - Dental insurance is provided through Delta Dental of Colorado with Flagstaff Academy paying the full cost for the employee's coverage
Vision - A voluntary vision insurance plan is available through VSP
Flexible Spending Accounts - A medical FSA is available for those covered under the UMR PPO plan, allowing employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for unreimbursed healthcare costs. A dependent care FSA is available for employees to pay for qualifying dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars
Health Savings Account - A HSA partners with coverage under the UMR HDHP plan, allowing employees to contribute funds on a pre-tax basis to use or save for eligible healthcare expenses now and in the future. Each plan year, Flagstaff Academy contributes $720.00 to the HSA for employee only coverage or $1,200.00 for employee dependent(s) coverage
PERA Retirement - In lieu of Social Security, public employees in the state of Colorado contribute to a tax-deferred retirement account that is administered by Colorado PERA. Employees contribute 11% of monthly earnings while Flagstaff Academy contributes 21.4% to the PERA pension trust fund on the employee's behalf
Life/AD&D insurance - Flagstaff Academy provides a Life/AD&D insurance policy with a $40,000 benefit for each eligible employee
Short Term Disability - Flagstaff Academy provides a Short Term Disability policy for each eligible employee
Paid Time Off - Employees are granted PTO based on years of service and number of contract days. Part-time employees are granted PTO prorated at the percentage of a 40-hour week
Free Childcare - Staff can access childcare before/after school, as well as during all professional development days, through our Dragon Flight program
Employee Appreciation - Flagstaff Academy offers an unmatched employee appreciation program throughout the school year
Additional Voluntary Benefit Options
Voluntary Retirement Options - Employees may choose to contribute additional funds through payroll deductions to either a 401(k) or 457(b) plan offered through PERA Plus
Life/AD&D Insurance - Additional term life insurance is available at a group rate for coverage of employee, employee's spouse, and employee's child(ren)
Long Term Disability - Long term disability insurance is available at a group rate
Aflac - Aflac Accident and Aflac Critical Illness plans are available at a group rate
Norton LifeLock - Two plans for identity theft protection are available at a group rate
To apply, send a letter of interest, a current resume, and three letters of recommendation/reference to employment@flagstaffacademy.org, or by mail to Employment, Flagstaff Academy, 2040 Miller Drive, Longmont, CO 80501.
Flagstaff Academy is an equal opportunity employer.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities
or qualifications associated with the job. Flagstaff Academy reserves the right to modify any descriptions contained herein provided such changes are publicly posted and disclosed to all applicants.
Flagstaff Academy Mission
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. Flagstaff Academy's Guiding Principles
Full Time Position
Salary Schedule
Position Description
Flagstaff Academy seeks an Elementary School Teacher for the 2026-27 school year. The position requires close collaboration with the elementary school team to ensure that there is a meaningful scope and sequence for the elementary school Core Knowledge curriculum.
Qualifications Sought
We seek a talented educator who can inspire students and teachers while being inspired by our mission -- "where science and technology take flight". The successful candidate is expected to deliver dynamic educational experiences with high educational expectations and accountability.
Specifically, We Seek An Educator With
subject matter expertise and a strong foundation in literacy and math instruction
good communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
the ability to work collaboratively
a willingness to work closely with families
ability to form positive relationships with children
three years of successful experience as a teacher
effective instructional delivery techniques
expertise integrating technology effectively
proven ability to differentiate instruction and meet the needs of all students
The candidate's pedagogy should be student-centered and practiced in differentiated instruction with a particular focus on the teaching through investigation and inquiry.
Job Skills And Qualifications
Current Colorado teaching license
Ability to interpret and communicate student data
Strong systems orientation and commitment to follow-through
Experience working with elementary students
About Flagstaff Academy Charter School
Located 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. 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.
Mission
The Mission of Flagstaff Academy 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.
Guiding Principles
Provide a K-8 Core Knowledge-based education with a science and technology focus that challenges students to achieve their academic potential
Provide opportunities for scientific and technological exploration
Pursue excellence in every student and employee
Promote, value, and recognize academic achievement and creativity
Welcome an academically diverse student population
Respect the individual, classroom, school, community, and world
Salary Range
Salary for our teaching staff is competitive and based on years of experience and level of education.
Flagstaff Academy Offers An Extensive Benefit Package
Medical & Rx - Employees can choose between two UMR healthcare plans, a PPO or a HDHP, with prescription coverage through OptumRx
KerixHealth - At no cost to employees, Flagstaff Academy provides access for employees and dependents who are enrolled in one of our UMR healthcare plans to KerixHealth, a Direct Primary Care healthcare provider
Teledoc - At no cost to employees, Flagstaff Academy provides access to a telehealth program that offers medical and behavioral health visits via video or telephone
Dental - Dental insurance is provided through Delta Dental of Colorado with Flagstaff Academy paying the full cost for the employee's coverage
Vision - A voluntary vision insurance plan is available through VSP
Flexible Spending Accounts - A medical FSA is available for those covered under the UMR PPO plan, allowing employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for unreimbursed healthcare costs. A dependent care FSA is available for employees to pay for qualifying dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars
Health Savings Account - A HSA partners with coverage under the UMR HDHP plan, allowing employees to contribute funds on a pre-tax basis to use or save for eligible healthcare expenses now and in the future. Each plan year, Flagstaff Academy contributes $720.00 to the HSA for employee only coverage or $1,200.00 for employee dependent(s) coverage
PERA Retirement - In lieu of Social Security, public employees in the state of Colorado contribute to a tax-deferred retirement account that is administered by Colorado PERA. Employees contribute 11% of monthly earnings while Flagstaff Academy contributes 21.4% to the PERA pension trust fund on the employee's behalf
Life/AD&D insurance - Flagstaff Academy provides a Life/AD&D insurance policy with a $40,000 benefit for each eligible employee
Short Term Disability - Flagstaff Academy provides a Short Term Disability policy for each eligible employee
Paid Time Off - Employees are granted PTO based on years of service and number of contract days. Part-time employees are granted PTO prorated at the percentage of a 40-hour week
Free Childcare - Staff can access childcare before/after school, as well as during all professional development days, through our Dragon Flight program
Employee Appreciation - Flagstaff Academy offers an unmatched employee appreciation program throughout the school year
Additional Voluntary Benefit Options
Voluntary Retirement Options - Employees may choose to contribute additional funds through payroll deductions to either a 401(k) or 457(b) plan offered through PERA Plus
Life/AD&D Insurance - Additional term life insurance is available at a group rate for coverage of employee, employee's spouse, and employee's child(ren)
Long Term Disability - Long term disability insurance is available at a group rate
Aflac - Aflac Accident and Aflac Critical Illness plans are available at a group rate
Norton LifeLock - Two plans for identity theft protection are available at a group rate
To apply, send a letter of interest, a current resume, and three letters of recommendation/reference to employment@flagstaffacademy.org, or by mail to Employment, Flagstaff Academy, 2040 Miller Drive, Longmont, CO 80501.
Flagstaff Academy is an equal opportunity employer.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities
or qualifications associated with the job. Flagstaff Academy reserves the right to modify any descriptions contained herein provided such changes are publicly posted and disclosed to all applicants.
Flagstaff Academy Mission
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. Flagstaff Academy's Guiding Principles
- Provide a preschool through eighth grade Core Knowledge-based education with a hands-on science and technology focus, as well as attention to the arts.
- Foster an environment that challenges students to achieve their academic potential.
- Promote, value, and recognize academic achievement and creativity.
- Respect the individual, classroom, school, community, and world.