Position Type:
Charter School/Teacher

Date Posted:
5/21/2019

Location:
Flagstaff Academy

Date Available:
2019 / 2020 School Year

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled



FTE: 1.0
Overview of Position Flagstaff Academy seeks a full time Middle School Science Teacher to support inquiry based instruction that will further our students' passions and abilities in these subjects. The candidate is responsible for teaching students in grades six through eight. The position requires close collaboration with the Middle School Team to ensure that there is a meaningful scope and sequence for the middle school Core Knowledge curriculum.
Qualifications sought We seek a talented educator who can inspire students and teachers, and be inspired by our mission – "where science and technology take flight." The successful candidate is expected to deliver dynamic classroom experiences with high educational expectations and accountability.

Specifically, we seek an educator with:

• The ability to work collaboratively,Excellent communication skills,A willingness to work closely with families,Subject area expertise in chemistry as well as other areas of science,Strong foundation in educational technology for creativity and collaboration,Three years of successful experience as a teacher,Credentials as a highly qualified science teacher in Colorado.

Credentials in mathematics is also recommended, but not required.

The candidate's pedagogy should be student-centered and practiced in differentiated instruction with a particular focus on the teaching of science and mathematics through investigation and inquiry. Experience using technology in the classroom is highly desired.
Overview of School Flagstaff Academy is a Pre-K through grade 8 public charter school located in Longmont, Colorado and is affiliated with the St. Vrain Valley School District. We are a fiscally sound and responsible charter school with a vision for excellence and longevity. In operation since 2005, we have gained a regional reputation for excellence in academic education especially in science, mathematics, arts, and technology. We boast a qualified staff and low turnover of our professional faculty. Our students go on to the highest echelon of public and private high schools in the area. Teacher salaries are competitive and subject to expertise and experience. Flagstaff Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). The Vision of Flagstaff Academy is to develop students who are equipped to be well-rounded, ethical leaders in the world community with a foundation based on science and technology.

Flagstaff Academy's Mission is to:

• Provide a K-8 Core Knowledge-based education with a science and technology focus that challenges students to achieve their academic potential.Supply opportunities for scientific and technological exploration.Pursue excellence in every student and employee.Promote, value, and recognize academic achievement and creativity.Welcome a diverse student population.Respect the individual, classroom, school, community, and world.

To apply, fill out the employment application on our website,
https://www.flagstaffacademy.org/apps/pages/about-us-employment send a cover letter of interest, a current resume, licensure details, and three letters of recommendation/reference to employment@flagstaffacademy.org , or by US mail to Employment, Flagstaff Academy, 2040 Miller Drive, Longmont, CO 80501.