SOAR is a public charter school committed to providing excellent educational opportunities to students in Far Northeast Denver. SOAR offers a holistic approach to education that includes an academically rigorous curriculum, social emotional learning, and art enrichment opportunities.

SOAR Vision:  SOAR students create full and meaningful lives, enrich our democracy, and create a more just society.

Purpose statement

SOAR is seeking primary classroom teachers.  These teachers will join a committed team of educators to strengthen the foundation of an extraordinary school. In their daily practice, SOAR teachers will develop and implement a curriculum that meets all students’ needs, cultivate a culture that encourages our young learners and leaders, and leverage data and evidence-based teaching practices to ensure students’ success at SOAR and beyond.

Essential Functions

• Provide an inviting, exciting, inclusive, and joyful learning environment;
• Participate wholeheartedly in professional development and enrich their expertise in the subject area they will teach;
• Develop curriculum and lesson plans that are rigorous, clear, measurable, and aligned with Colorado Standards and SOAR’s instructional approaches;
• Embrace planning for and teaching a diverse classroom of students with a wide variety of learning styles, needs and behaviors;
• Follow the school’s policies and procedures for student conduct, discipline, and social-emotional development;
• Form meaningful relationships with families and involve parents in their children’s education.

Qualifications

• Successful teaching experience in an urban, diverse setting preferred
• Must have a Colorado State license or a BA and a passing score on the Praxis or PLACE exam in Elementary Education.

How to apply

SOAR is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This position will begin August 9, 2017.

The application deadline is March 24, 2017.  After March 24, 2017 applications are accepted on a rolling basis.