Middle School Teaching Fellow

Job Details

Colorado Springs, CO

Full Time

High School

$36750.00 - $36750.00 Salary/year

Education

Description

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

Participate with dedication in Atlas' Teaching Fellow program

Teaching Fellows are new to education and desire intentional learning, observation, and practice that will allow them to excel within their own classroom after their first year.

Teach under the guidance of exemplary teachers and instructional coaches

Receive, retain, and apply feedback and guidance given from various coaching parties

Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and is appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students

Help to guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and objectives as indicated in the assigned lesson plan(s)

Develop meaningful relationships with students and make a tangible impact on the minds' and lives' of students

Maintain a neat and orderly classroom

Ensure that students are never left unattended in the classroom

Be knowledgeable in the procedures for referring students with disciplinary problems

Perform other related duties as assigned

Compensation & Schedule

Salaried/Exempt

Signing Bonus: $1,000

Annual Salary*: $36,750

Full Time; Monday – Friday; Occasional evenings and weekends as needed

Benefits

Approximately 10* weeks of paid school breaks

32 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 Start Date

212 working days

Please note this includes 3 days of orientation for new staff. Following years will consist of only 209 work days.

Start Date: July 9th, 2025

*Prorated if employment begins after July 1, 2025.

Qualifications

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent

At least 1 year of successful professional experience

Possess a sincere desire to become a full-time teacher with Atlas

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

Possess a growth mindset that values feedback and is able to successfully implement such information

Be 100% committed to the Atlas mission and educational equity

Demonstrated maturity, humility, self-reflection, and a strong work ethic

Ability to maintain a calm, professional demeanor in the face of competing demands and external pressures

Desired Qualifications

Bilingual: Spanish & English

Bachelor's degree (preferably in Education) or in active pursuit of a Bachelor's degree

Prior teaching experience with low-income communities

Essential Job Functions

Prolonged periods of standing and walking

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed

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

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Position Closes: When Filled