SY2026-27 High School Skilled Trades Lab Assistant

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

92% Socioeconomically Disadvantaged

86% Hispanic, 6% African American, 7% White, and 1% Asian

56% English Language Learners

Embody the characteristics and core values of the school, especially connection, accountability, growth mindset, and perseverance

Monitor the activities of small groups of students to ensure a safe environment at all times

Supervise and guide students as they complete tasks, fostering the development of a strong work ethic and professional skills

Help to maintain discipline that is aligned with Atlas protocol under supervision of the Skilled Trades Lab Teacher

Assist the Skilled Trades Lab Teacher with:

Fulfill AM and PM duties involving student arrival and departure, transitions between class periods, and lunch periods as assigned

Salaried/Exempt

Annual Salary Range: $43,163

Full Time; Monday – Friday; Occasional evenings as needed

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 Workdays: 199

Start Date: July 13, 2026

High School Diploma or equivalent

Ability to successfully pass all required background screening pursuant to CRS § 22-30.5-110.7

Must have a valid Colorado driver's license and be willing to complete various errands for supplies

Possess at least 2 years of professional-level skills in carpentry, electrical, drywall, and other construction related fields

Be 100% committed to creating a rigorous, nurturing, and joyful educational experience for a diverse group of students

Bilingual; Spanish & English

Previous experience with substitute teaching

Prolonged periods of standing and working with power tools and other related equipment (indoors and outdoors)

Must be able to lift or carry burdens weighing up to 50 lbs. and push/pull burdens weighing 100 lbs.

Must be able to perform activities involving sitting, standing, climbing, stooping, kneeling/bending, crouching/squatting, crawling, twisting, and reaching utilizing a ladder or a lift

Must be able to work with hands above shoulder height, carrying weight

Must be able to abide by all policies and procedures of Atlas Schools