3rd Grade Teacher
Job Description
Job Title: 3rd Grade Teacher
Location: Onsite at Grand Peak Academy
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports To: Principal
Work Hours/Days: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Full Time
Typical Calendar Days Per Year: 180
Grand Peak Academy (GPA) is kindergarten-eighth grade classical, Core Knowledge charter school committed to providing excellent educational opportunities to students in Northeast Colorado Springs.
GPA offers a holistic classical approach to education that implements rigorous academic instruction in
conjunction with an active classroom. Our model challenges students to think critically and take active
roles in their classrooms and communities. This results in higher achievement and greater engagement
in school. Our school gives students the academic and character-building skills they need as learners and
leaders.
Purpose statement
Grand Peak Academy is seeking a 3rd Grade Teacher to join our community for the 2026-2027 school year! This teacher will join a team of educators committed to strengthening the foundation of an extraordinary school. In their daily practice, GPA teachers will develop and implement a curriculum that meets all students' needs, cultivate a culture that encourages young learners and leaders, and leverage data and evidence-based teaching practices.
Essential Functions
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Provide an inviting, exciting, inclusive, and joyful classical learning environment;
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Participate wholeheartedly in professional development and enrich expertise in the subject area;
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Develop curriculum and lesson plans that are rigorous, clear, measurable, and aligned with Colorado Standards and GPA's instructional approaches;
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Embrace school initiatives and curriculum including Core Knowledge, CKLA,CKH and Eureka Math in planning for and teaching a diverse classroom of students with a wide variety of learning styles, needs and behaviors;
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Follow the school's policies and procedures for student conduct, discipline, and social-emotional development;
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Form meaningful relationships with families and involve parents in their children's education.
Qualifications
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Demonstrated success in teaching
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Must have a Colorado State license or a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and a passing score on the Praxis exam in your area of concentration (Elementary Education, Music, Technology, Physical Education etc) or must qualify under ESSA.
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Successfully complete a background check
Compensation
We offer a competitive compensation package, which includes comprehensive health benefits.
Salary Range: $52,166 - $68,108
This position will be for the 2026-2027 school year
