Who We Are

A tuition-free, open enrollment, K-12 charter school in the southeast community of Colorado Springs
Preparing and empowering all of our students for success on their post-graduate paths through educational excellence, character development, and community engagement
Dedicated to student proficiency through academic rigor and robust family support through the Atlas family scholarship
Dedicated to our staff through offering a competitive total rewards package and providing meaningful professional development

Who We Serve

What You’ll Do

Participate with dedication in Atlas' Teaching Fellow program
- Teaching Fellows are new to education and desire intentional learning, observation, and practice that will allow them to excel within their own classroom after their first year.
Teach under the guidance of exemplary teachers and instructional coaches
Receive, retain, and apply feedback and guidance given from various coaching parties
Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and is appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
Help to guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and objectives as indicated in the assigned lesson plan(s)
Develop meaningful relationships with students and make a tangible impact on the minds' and lives' of students
Maintain a neat and orderly classroom
Ensure that students are never left unattended in the classroom
Be knowledgeable in the procedures for referring students with disciplinary problems
Perform other related duties as assigned

Compensation & Schedule

Benefits

Approximately 10* weeks of paid school breaks
32 hours of annual flex time and 48 hours of annual sick time
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account
Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement program (required in lieu of social security as a public employee)
100% Employer paid short and long-term disability benefit
100% Employer-paid life insurance benefit of $25,000 (option to purchase more)
Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
Access to thousands of employee discounts

Annual Calendar and Start Date

212 working days
- Please note this includes 3 days of orientation for new staff. Following years will consist of only 209 work days.
Start Date: July 9th, 2025

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

Possess a sincere desire to become a full-time teacher with Atlas
Ability to pass required background screening pursuant to CRS § 22-30.5-110.7
Be willing to obtain in-field status when transitioning to a full time classroom teacher
Possess a growth mindset that values feedback and is able to successfully implement such information
Be 100% committed to the Atlas mission and educational equity
Demonstrated maturity, humility, self-reflection, and a strong work ethic
Ability to maintain a calm, professional demeanor in the face of competing demands and external pressures

Desired Qualifications

Bachelor's degree (preferably in Education) or in active pursuit of a Bachelor's degree
Bilingual: Spanish & English or experience working with bilingual/multilingual students
Successful experience in an urban classroom setting, with strong systems, high expectations, and a joyful student-centered environment

Essential Job Functions

Prolonged periods of standing and walking
Must be able to fulfill duties in person
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed
Must be able to abide by all policies and procedures of Atlas

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Position Closes: When Filled

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