Kindergarten Teacher (One Year Only 26 - 27 School Year)o

Under supervision of the Principal and/or Assistant Principal, teaches and instructs students in academic subject matter, along with social, behavioral, and other educational or related skill areas. Plans, develops, organizes, implements, and assesses a comprehensive educational program for students. Assists in other school programs as assigned. Creates a supportive and flexible program and environment conducive to learning and personal growth according to each student’s ability and interests. Encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

Essential Physical Requirements

• Occasional lifting, five (5) to ten (10) pounds
• Frequent sitting and standing
• Occasional bending and squatting

Responsibilities

• Utilize technology and integrate its use to provide a variety of learning materials and resources for educational activities. Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Observe, evaluate, encourage, and provide feedback on students' performance and development.
• Plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures. Maintain discipline in accordance with school rules and apply appropriate disciplinary measures when necessary.
• Utilize new teaching methods and educational tools in an ever-changing and strategic environment.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences. Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Serve as an integral part of the school and school community, performing duties including but not limited to student support, counseling students with academic problems, and supporting extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs, and student organizations.
• Participate in department and school meetings, as well as parent meetings.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development. Prepare required reports on students and activities.

Requirements

• Colorado READ Act designation (can be acquired via the options described at Colorado Department of Education)
• Colorado Department of Education Teaching License
• Bachelor's Degree (Required)

Position Details

This is a one-year-only position for the 2026-2027 school year at Larkspur Elementary.

• Scheduled Hours Per Week: 40
• Full-Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.00
• Approximate Scheduled Days Per Year: 185 work days

Pay

Full salary range: $51,914.00 USD - $108,643.00 USD annual. Salaries are set based on one of three salary schedules: General, Hard to Hire, and Specialist/Extremely Hard to Hire. DCSD will award up to 7 years of previous licensed teaching experience at the time of hire. View current DCSD Licensed Salary Schedules.

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• District-paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Critical illness and accident voluntary insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary 401(k), 403(b), and 457 retirement plan options

Time Off Plans

This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time.