4th Grade Teacher : Bayou Gulch Campus: 2026/2027 SY

About the role

Leman Academy of Excellence seeks a dedicated and experienced 4th Grade Teacher for the 2026/2027 school year. Our mission is to provide a rigorous, classical education grounded in Western cultural traditions, fostering independent and critical thinking in our scholars.

Responsibilities

• Instruct scholars using the classical model of learning combined with data-driven decision-making.
• Create daily lesson plans and participate in ongoing professional training sessions.
• Meet with Administration and the Professional Development team for instructional planning based on assessment data.
• Collaborate with grade-level teams to plan and form common unit assessments.
• Establish and enforce rules and procedures for responsible behavior.
• Evaluate scholars' academic performance, behavior, and social development.
• Prepare materials and instructional resources for use in the classroom and class activities based on the classical model.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet scholars' varying needs and interests.
• Plan and conduct scholar activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, questions, and work time.
• Instruct scholars using various teaching techniques such as EEI, Direct Instruction, Socratic Teaching, Cooperative Learning, Inquiry-Based Learning, and Discovery Learning.
• Work with Special Education Instructor to help special needs scholars learn subject matter and skills.
• Provide disabled scholars with assistive devices, supportive technology, and daily living skills.
• Prepare and administer common unit assessments to monitor scholar progress and achievement.
• Confer with parents/guardians to discuss their child's academic progress and behavior.
• Maintain accurate and complete scholar records as required by the school and laws.
• Encourage scholars to explore learning opportunities and persevere with challenging tasks.
• Guide and counsel scholars with social adjustment and/or academic problems.
• Implement interventions for scholars requiring extra help.
• Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development.
• Attend professional development meetings and educational conferences.
• Sponsor extracurricular activities such as clubs and academic contests.
• Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.
• Perform duties such as assisting in the hall and cafeteria monitoring, and supervision of drop-off and pick-up of scholars.
• Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Administer standardized ability and achievement tests, and interpret results with Administration.
• Involve parent volunteers in classroom activities.

Qualifications/Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree and passing scores on the appropriate Colorado Educator Proficiency Assessments -or- a Colorado Teaching Certificate.
• DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card / Background and Criminal History Clearance.
• First Aid and CPR Certification.
• Working knowledge and understanding of the Common Core Standards (2020 Colorado Academic Standards) -OR- a willingness to learn such standards.
• Working knowledge and understanding of Classical curricula and learning -OR- a willingness and desire to learn the Classical model of education.
• Working knowledge and understanding of Mathematical concepts and experience with Saxon Math programs.
• Working knowledge and understanding of Charlotte Mason’s educational philosophy and methodology -OR- a willingness to better understand Miss Mason’s educational philosophy and methodology.
• Working knowledge and understanding of the Common Core Standards -OR- a willingness to learn such standards.
• Working knowledge and understanding of MAP Online Instructional Improvement and Instructional Effectiveness System w/Assessment Technology Incorporated (ATI) -OR- a willingness to effectively understand the MAP Online Instructional Improvement and Instructional Effectiveness System w/ATI.
• Working knowledge and understanding of the Saxon Math program -OR- a willingness to gain a greater understanding of this unique approach to teaching math concepts and skills.
• Working knowledge and understanding of the Institute for Excellence in Writing/Fix-It Grammar in grades 4-8, and Memoria First Start Reading and/or Memoria Spelling/Phonics in Grades K-3 -OR- a willingness to learn this highly structured, teacher-scholar interactive approach to learning grammar and compositions.
• Proven leadership ability promoting collaborative decision making.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to positively impact community, parents, scholars, administration, instructional staff and office support staff.
• Strong commitment to supporting and safeguarding the principles of excellence in classical education.
• Working knowledge of pedagogy, instructional methodology, curriculum development.
• Ability to manage conflict resolution with an attitude of humility and service.
• Working knowledge and understanding of the Data-Driven Instruction model - OR- a willingness to better understand and learn more of data-driven instruction and assessment decision making.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with scholars, parents, co-workers, vendors and build relationships.
• Strong commitment to providing leadership in promoting health and safety, including a healthy environment.
• Ability to operate office equipment as required on assignment; i.e. fax machine, copier, computer, etc.
• Ability to lift boxes and packages of varying weights and move them to other locations.

Work Habits and Attitudes

• Be a self-starter with an ownership attitude.
• Show initiative and resourcefulness.
• Makes accurate work in a timely manner.
• Mets deadlines and sets priorities.
• Shows flexibility and adaptability.
• Works well with minimum supervision.
• Is dependable and accepts responsibility.
• Shows sensitivity and tact in dealing with others.
• Accepts direction and constructive criticism.
• Cooperates with fellow workers and other departments.
• Follows school policies and safety rules.
• Maintains a professional environment on a daily basis.
• Embraces collaboration with other professionals.
• Excellent organization, time management and follow-up skills.

Benefits

Leman Academy offers a very competitive benefits package, including:

• Voluntary medical insurance, vision plan, and dental plan.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Competitive salary range: $61,328.62 - $84,429.21 annually.
• Additional stipends may be available.