Elementary Teacher

Posting Date:

04/10/2026

• open until filled

Job Posting Title:

Elementary Teacher Work Day:

Full Time

• 185

Days Reports To:

Principal and Assistant Principal Salary:

$50K

• $70K Based on experience and qualifications, and alignment with Legacy Academy's mission, vision, and philosophy. Legacy Academy is a growing and expanding K-8 Charter School in Elizabeth, CO. This growth creates the need for new teachers at our school. Our Mission
• Legacy Academy exists to cultivate strong character, a deep appreciation for academic excellence, and meaningful connections among students, families and educators. Our Vision
• Legacy Academy aspires to be a model of academic excellence, student-focused learning and strong school-family partnership — preparing students to thrive in a complex, changing world.

Our Ethos

CHARACTER. COMMUNITY. EXCELLENCE.

Legacy Academy seeks candidates who will:

• Embrace the Mission and Vision of Legacy Academy.
• Strive to be a good Character role model each day toward students and adults
• Enthusiastically engage with other members of the Legacy Academy Community.
• Understand the primary reason a school exists is to provide an opportunity for each student to achieve academic Excellence .

Responsibilities:

• Faithfully implements the Capturing Kids Hearts process for effective classroom management and positive school culture.
• Plans and prepares lessons consistent with Legacy Academy's instructional framework.
• Delivers in-person instruction to students that is engaging and informative.
• Reviews student progress data regularly to gauge the progress of individual students.
• Implements approved Legacy Academy curriculum with fidelity.
• Creates positive relationships with other Legacy Academy staff and lives out the social contract created by staff.
• Models professional and ethical standards when interacting with students, staff, community, and parents.
• Communicates effectively when writing, speaking, and listening.
• Arrives on time prepared for each workday, including days with students, parent-teacher conferences, and teacher in-service days.

Job Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree Possess strong content knowledge and instructional skills Tech skills to operate basic computer programs Enjoy working with elementary students

Benefits:

• Eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA)
• District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Critical illness and accident voluntary insurance
• Voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options
• Eligible for paid sick leave and personal time

Job Types:

Contract, Full-time Pay:

$50,000.00

• $70,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

Health insurance

License/Certification:

Colorado teaching certificate and highly qualified status (Required)

Work Location:

In person