Job Description

Compositive Primary is a young school serving three-year-olds through 5th grade, located on the Fitzsimons and Anschutz Medical Campuses in Aurora, Colorado. We are seeking a positive, creative, flexible, and innovative lead ECE teacher to serve as part of a collaborative team in our small, innovative school. 

 

Teacher Responsibilities

• Contribute to a positive school culture through connections with students, faculty, and families.
• Collaborate with fellow teachers and administrators to develop inquiry-based curricula that develop in students the capacity to reflect and learn, recognize and act, care and connect, and engage and serve.
• Foster a positive learning environment in all areas, demonstrating dedication to instilling joy in learning for all students.
• Ensure that every child feels seen and heard and has a sense of belonging.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with parents, colleagues, and all members of the school community.
• Serve as a steward for school support, managing classroom budgets and respecting resources.
• Document each student’s growth and help them set goals for their learning.
• Approach each day with a sense of wonder and playfulness.
• Participate in all aspects of school programming and activities.
• Work to uphold the mission, vision, and goals of the school.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Actively monitor, record, and communicate individual progress made by every child.
• Guide and mentor a resident teacher in a collaborative teaching model.

Qualifications 

• An unyielding commitment to upholding our guiding principles and a firm belief in our school’s vision and mission.
• Colorado Shines Early Childhood Credential Level 3 or higher required for Early Childhood classrooms.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Background in inquiry-based curriculum preferred.
• One to three years of teaching experience. 

Compensation

• All teachers receive: health, life, dental, and vision insurance, a flexible health spending account, paid time off, and 403(b). 
• All teachers participate in regular in-house and outside professional development opportunities.
• Lead Teacher salary range: $50k-$60k

 

How to Apply

If interested, please submit a cover letter and resume to careers@compositiveprimary.org. All applications will be reviewed and will follow up with next steps about school visits and interviews.  

Bureaus: Colorado. Job Categories: Full-Time. Job Types: Teacher. Salaries: 40,000 - 60,000.