Teacher - Grade 1

Teacher - Grade 1 (Apply directly with Stem School Highlands Ranch - DO NOT apply online with DCSD) At STEM School Highlands Ranch, we place innovation at the heart of learning to unleash the potential of all students and prepare them for an exponentially changing world. As a K-12 public charter school in the Douglas County School District, we are committed to creating an environment that fosters respect, success, and continuous improvement. We welcome you to
join us in our mission to redefine limits and unleash potential.

Our Core Values:
Prioritize Students – Every decision we make is focused on ensuring students thrive, lead, and succeed. The community that surrounds students exists for the purpose of their growth and development.
Build a Strong Community – We are more than a school, we are a community. We all have equal value and seek to encourage each other to maximize our unique strengths, gifts, and passions. The true power of a charter school is in the strength of its community.
Do Right, Always – Honesty, trust, and ethical decision-making guide our actions, fostering respect, accountability, and a safe environment, even in challenging circumstances or when recognition is absent.
Embrace Innovation – Never Stop Innovating. Innovation thrives on continuous growth, bold problem-solving, and a willingness to push boundaries, transforming ideas into meaningful progress.
Take Steady Steps – We play the long game with people and projects by implementing strategic planning, clear communication, systems and process, ample resources, and appropriate pacing - setting a strong foundation for a supportive environment for our community to thrive.
Lead With Care – Dedicated to making a difference through personal ownership, care, and compassion, creates lasting impact in our students, colleagues, and community.
Elevate the Standard – A commitment to continuous growth, where skills are refined, applied, and adapted to achieve the highest standards and empower everyone to reach their fullest potential.
Laugh Together – Having fun makes the team work! Creating an environment where joy is encouraged. Strengthens our teams, fosters a positive culture, and fuels creativity, making everyone feel valued, energized, and motivated to contribute.

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• School Year: 2025 - 2026
• School Days: 180

• Instruction and Curriculum Development:
• Utilize our instructional model of problem-based learning (PBL) to plan and

implement lessons based on state standards.

• Create and deliver engaging lesson plans using school based curriculum
• Adapt lesson plans to meet diverse learning needs including interventions and

extensions to the curriculum.

• Student Assessment and Support:
• Ensure the success of all students by continually assessing student progress

toward mastery of standards through learning opportunities and demonstrations of knowledge.

• Provide timely feedback to students and parents and/or guardians to support

academic progress and growth.

• Provide accommodations and modifications for the growth and success of all

students.

• Classroom Management:
• Establish a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Responsible for managing student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing routines and procedures, maintaining discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school, and applying appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary.
• Promote active participation and maintain discipline in accordance with school policies.
• Establish and maintain positive communication with parents and/or guardians regarding student’s behavior where appropriate
• Collaboration and Professional Development:
• Work with colleagues to plan interdisciplinary units and share best practices.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance teaching

strategies.

• Communicate effectively with parents, colleagues, and school administration.
• Collaborate with colleagues with the intent of deepening pedagogical content

knowledge, improving teaching practices, and creating problem-based learning
opportunities.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Elementary Education or a related field from an

accredited institution.

• Valid state teaching license or certification.
• Strong knowledge of literacy and mathematical teaching methodologies.
• Colorado READ Act Certification (required for all Colorado licensed teachers; out of state

licensed teachers will have one year to complete certification)

• Preferred: Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Google Suite.

Teaching License - Colorado Department of Education Bachelor's Degree (Required) Charter School STEM Elementary No 40 1.00 185 Work Days

• (260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)

$1.00 USD Annual $75,000.50 USD Annual $1.00 USD - $150,000.00 USD Annual

• All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.

This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options. October 10, 2025