SY2026-27 2nd Grade Teacher

Job DetailsJob Location: Colorado Springs, CO 80916Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $50,500.00 - $63,549.00 Salary/yearJob Category: Education

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

92% Socioeconomically Disadvantaged
86% Hispanic, 6% African American, 7% White, and 1% Asian
56% English Language Learners

What You’ll Do

Embody the mission and vision of Atlas and execute rigorous and standards-aligned curriculum 
Create, edit, revise, and share lesson plans for the school to retain as needed 
Create and maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the developmental level and interest of the students 
Deliver daily, weekly, interim, and end-of-year assessments to consistently capture student learning
Collaborate with colleagues and instructional coaches with sincerity and a growth mindset
Support colleagues during their absences by providing classroom coverage (compensated additionally)
Actively participate in professional development and learning opportunities as needed/required
Draft scholar report cards to ensure meaningful information is displayed for families and revise as needed
Actively engage with families to understand their backgrounds and experiences in order to support an equitable and inclusive school environment
Communicate effectively and maintain strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues
Be present for all quarterly parent/teacher conferences and actively engage with families
Support Atlas' summer enrichment program
Participate in additional activities including field trips, academic support sessions, community building events, and other required programs as needed throughout the year to best serve our children and community
Support various duties to include arrival, dismissal, and lunch 
Perform other related duties as assigned

Compensation & Schedule 

Salaried/Exempt
Signing Bonus: $1,000
Annual Salary Range: $50,500 - $63,549 (DOE)
Full Time; Monday - Friday; Occasional evenings and weekends as needed

Benefits

Approximately 13 weeks of paid school breaks
30 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 SY2026-27 Start Date

Annual Workdays: 199 

Following years will not include new staff orientation and will consist of 196 workdays.


Start Date: July 13, 2026

QualificationsWho You Are

Required Qualifications

Meet “in-field status” by fulfilling at least ONE of the following qualifications by October 31, 2026:

Colorado Department of Education License with endorsement in Elementary Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education
Successful completion of the PRAXIS 5205 and PRAXIS Series 5903 within the last 10 years


Ability to successfully pass all required background screening pursuant to CRS § 22-30.5-110.7
Be 100% dedicated to educational equity and committed to creating a rigorous, nurturing, and joyful educational experience
Have the highest commitment to continuously improving curriculum and instruction through collaboration, best practices, and regular assessment
Ownership for the academic results of students
Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues
Ability to demonstrate evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team player
Possess a growth mindset and experience using feedback as a way to improve practice

Desired Qualifications 

Bilingual: Spanish & English, or have experience working with bilingual students
Successful leader of an urban classroom who has used structure, incentives, and high expectations to drive student success while creating a joyful environment for students to thrive in

Physical Requirements

Must be able to regularly fulfill duties in person
Prolonged periods of standing, walking, sitting, and successfully working on a computer
Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at times.
Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities a