FOURTH-GRADE TEACHER

(ARISTOTLE CAMPUS) Liberty Common School - 4.0 Fort Collins, CO Job Details Full-time $50,000 - $75,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Qualifications Microsoft Outlook Behavioral standards enforcement in schools Faculty collaboration Copy machines Research Paper cutting machines Staples for fastening Classroom management interventions Full Job Description Liberty Common School is seeking a fourth-grade teacher for immediate hire at the Liberty Common Elementary School (Aristotle campus). Liberty Common School is a public, tuition-free school chartered by the Poudre School District in Fort Collins, Colorado utilizing the Core Knowledge© curriculum and timeless principles of classically oriented education. The Aristotle campus currently enrolls over 425 students grades k-6. Liberty Common School follows the Core Knowledge© curriculum in grades k-8. This curriculum encompasses language arts, mathematics, science, history, geography, fine arts, and physical education. The curriculum is characterized by content-rich instruction, cumulative knowledge, content-specific lessons, and coherent sequencing. 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 done through parental choice, partnership with teachers, and student acceptance of responsibility for her/his academic effort. Fourth-grade teachers are classroom professionals responsible for planning and delivering the entire Fourth-grade-educational program in the classroom and being part of an active faculty dedicated to ambitious student achievement. Successful applicants will work closely with other fourth-grade instructors and teaching assistants. Applicants should be dedicated to the mastery of an academic discipline and knowledge-based curriculum.

FLSA CLASSIFICATION

Salary Exempt

EMPLOYMENT STATUS

Regular, full-time

WORK HOURS

40 hours per week

PAY RANGE

$50,000-$75,000

REPORTS TO:

Principal

REVISION DATE

October 2026 The deadline for receiving application is October 16, 2026, which may be extended and reposted at the school's digression.

Minimum Essential Duties:

Research and gather resources and materials needed for lesson units Set up classroom materials and equipment Enforce administrative policies and rules governing students Conduct testing and evaluate student work Conduct student interventions Monitor, assess, and report on student's progress Communicate clearly and respectfully with teachers, other faculty, students, and parents Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers. Maintain inventory of materials, equipment, or products Adapt communication and teaching styles when necessary to support individual students and their families

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to maneuver uneven surfaces Must be able to carry or transfer up to 20lbs 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 Must be able to use commercial office tools including paper cutters and staplers

Minimum Requirements:

Desire and willingness to learn about Liberty's history and philosophy and uphold and promote the mission and values of the school Demonstrated competence in a relevant discipline BA/BS, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience Ability and willingness to teach the Core Knowledge Sequence© Demonstrated effective classroom-management skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, internet utilization, and general aptitude for learning new software applications Ability and willingness to work effectively with peers and team members to improve student academic achievement.

Preferred Characteristics:

Experience with the Core Knowledge© Curriculum and demonstrated ability to support effective instructional delivery.

Benefits:

Enrollment in Colorado's Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and employer contributions to your 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 (HFWA) Act.

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.

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 characteristic 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. Liberty Common School is an EEO employer.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

Please note that this job description is not a comprehensive list of activities, duties, and responsibilities that are 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: Letter of application Resume Statement of educational philosophy Transcript photocopy Three references with phone numbers .

Mail to:

Mr. Keith Churchill, Principal Liberty Common School 2130 West Horsetooth Road Fort Collins, CO 80526 Or e-mail to: This employer utilizes E-verify.