3rd Grade Teacher

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3rd Grade Teacher  

We are seeking a knowledgeable, mission-aligned educator to join our Lower School faculty for the 2026–2027 academic year. Our Kindergarten through Grade 6 program is grounded in Hillsdale's classical curriculum and emphasizes strong character formation, academic excellence, and a love of beauty and learning.

Job Description: This is a full-time, exempt position with an August 1–July 31 work schedule (185 days). Standard work hours are 7:30 AM–4:00 PM on days designated by the school calendar. Each Lower School teacher is responsible for the direct instruction of a single classroom and contributes to the life of the school through collaboration and additional duties as assigned. The successful candidate will be eager to learn and faithfully implement the culture, curriculum, and instructional practices of an American classical school.

Position Narrative: The 3rd Grade Teacher will plan, organize, and implement direct instruction and assessments aligned with the Hillsdale curriculum to guide students to learn, grow, and fulfill their academic potential. At our school, a teacher is expected to model the habits of moral virtue, decorum, respect, discipline and studiousness. We are looking for teachers who are kind hearted, subject-matter experts who value teamwork and understand the joy and importance of learning from great books and primary sources. If this is you, apply today.

Reports to: Lower School Academic Dean

We are a tuition-free public charter school that emphasizes traditional values and classical instruction methods. Our curriculum is rigorous and content rich. Our pedagogy is traditional.

Mission: We prepare students through a traditional, content-rich education in a disciplined and orderly environment, to be self-governing citizens who are equipped to carry out the vision of our Nation’s Founders to preserve and perpetuate liberty.

Vision: We are dedicated to an authentic, traditional American education, to be a community that actively cultivates character in a challenging and engaging learning environment.

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Prepare lessons, lesson materials and deliver instruction to facilitate active learning.
• Plan and deliver lessons for a class of 18–26 students using a classical curriculum and pedagogy
• Create a classroom culture of joy, order, and wonder while managing student behavior effectively
• Engage professionally and respectfully with students, families, colleagues, and staff
• Model virtue, prudence, self-discipline, and responsibility in daily interactions
• Develop and implement student interventions, collaborating with specialists as needed
• Integrate technology effectively for teaching, assessment, and classroom management
• Participate in ongoing professional development to strengthen subject knowledge and pedagogical skills
• Support colleagues through collaboration, mentorship, and shared classroom responsibilities
• Contribute to school life through events, clubs, and student activities
• Communicate clearly with families regarding student progress and prepare thorough plans for substitutes
• Other duties as assigned

Faculty Traits and Competencies:

All teachers at our school share responsibility for the intellectual and moral atmosphere of the school.  As such, candidates should:

• Possess a broad liberal arts background that supports content-rich, classical instruction
• Be well-organized and able to create an atmosphere characterized by order, respect, wonder, and joy
• Communicate clearly and professionally with families, students, and colleagues
• Exhibit intellectual curiosity and a genuine love of learning
• Use precise, edifying, and moderate speech; cultivating good habits among the students through explicit instruction and personal example
• Contribute positively to a collegial and collaborative faculty culture
• Demonstrate sound judgment, problem-solving skills, and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to school policies and procedures
• Possess the technical skills needed for daily operations, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Able to meet classroom demands, including frequent movement and lifting up to 20 pounds

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, with coursework demonstrating a broad liberal arts education
• Successful prior teaching experience; 2-3 years or more classroom experience (preferred)
• Knowledge of classical education model, Hillsdale Curriculum, and direct instruction

Conditions of Employment:

1. All offers of employment are conditional and based on a successful background and reference check.
2. We may choose to contact work references other than those specified on your application.
3. The position requires work outside of regular office hours.
4. The position will be at-will.
5. As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act, the selected applicant must verify, within 72 hours of employment, their legal right to be employed in the United States.

Required Physical Activities:

1. Driving – Frequent
2. Crawling or Kneeling – Seldom
3. Bending – Frequent
4. Walking on uneven surfaces – occasional
5. Working Alone – Occasional
6. Work with Others – Frequent, including email, phone and app communications
7. Lifting, Lowering, and Moving Items Over 50 lbs: Seldom
8. Lifting, Lowering, and Moving Between 25 and 50 lbs: Occasional
9. Lifting, Lowering, and Moving Between 0 and 25 lbs: Frequent
10. Visual Acuity, Near: Frequent
11. Visual Acuity, Far: Frequent
12. Hearing: Frequent
13. Speech: Frequent
14. Hand/Eye Coordination: Frequent
15. Computer and Mouse Use: Occasional
16. Phone Use: Frequent
17. Printer, Scanner, and Other Office Machinery Use: Occasional

To perform the duties successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What We Offer:

• Salary Range: $40,000 to $52,000 depending on degree work, experience, and experience with classical education and/or Hillsdale curriculum.
• Insurance Coverage: Individuals contracted for 30 hours per week or more on a regular basis are eligible to receive employee health, dental, vision, and life insurance according to the terms of the insurance policies in which we participate at the time of hire.
• Retirement Benefits: We are a participating employer in Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (“PERA”) and as such will contribute to a Defined Benefit Plan account for you.
• Personal Time Off: All full-time and part-time employees are eligible for paid time off (PTO) of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked up to 48 hours per year (this does not include seasonal stipend positions).
• Children of employees will receive priority enrollment.

Application Search Timeline:

• Priority will be given to applications submitted by March 1, 2026. However, this posting will remain open until positions are filled.
• Potential interview dates will begin immediately.
• Start date will be August 1, 2026

Required attachments:

• Resume
• Cover letter tailored to the position, explaining how you learned about us
• Educational philosophy (500 words or fewer)
• Three professional or academic references, including email address and phone number
• Unofficial transcripts (encouraged with initial application; official transcripts required upon offer).
• Applicants may redact age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance or graduation.

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To Apply:

Send your resume to www.solrcc.com/submit-cv, email goodwork@solrcc.com, or call 303-276-3118 for more information.