Job: Kindergarten Teacher

Job Description

Job Type: Full time, Salaried

Wage: $42,500/yr.

Location: Salida, CO.

Job Description:

Procedure for application: Send completed application packet to include an application (applications available online at www.salidaschools.com), resume, letter of interest, three current letters of reference, and copies of certifications (official transcripts for consideration of salary placement are required) to:

Sherri Wyatt Salida School District 627 Oak Street Salida, CO 81201 [email protected]

Closing date of application: Until Filled

Beginning date of employment: August 4, 2025 (as per approved calendar)

Conditions of employment: Selected applicant must verify past experience and hold a valid Colorado Department of Education teaching certificate.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Work as a team member under the direction of the school principal. This position requires developing and implementing daily lesson plans based on Colorado state standards. The teacher will observe and evaluate children’s performance, behavior, and social development. The teacher will also instruct students individually and in groups, adapting teaching methods to meet students varying needs. The position requires planning and conducting activities for a balanced program of instruction for student’s diverse backgrounds and abilities. This position requires a high degree of collaborative communication and leadership. It also requires substantial organizational and time management skills. Written reports require a skill set that allows for efficiency and accessibility. The teacher must be able to work collaboratively with fellow teachers. Teacher is expected to participate in district development of curriculum and instruction. Salary is based on a 156 day work calendar, scheduled with Supervisor. 

ESSENTIAL TASKS: (These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

 Be licensed by the State of Colorado as a Teacher.

 K-3 educators – completed READ Act Training

 Be able to develop and implement daily lesson plans

 Be able to implement individual student plans including IEP's, ALP's, 504's, and health care plans

 Ability to work with student’s academic and social/emotional needs

 Be able to work successfully with a team

 Work effectively and create a positive rapport with elementary school aged students, staff, administration, parents and community members

Preferred experience/knowledge/ability:

 Successful teaching experience at the Elementary school level

 Preference will be given to candidates with multiple endorsements

 Experience using technology to support instruction

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to manipulate or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. However, while lifting amounts above 25 pounds a partner must be used. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

The Salida School District does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability in hiring for any position. Compliance officer: Assistant Superintendent, William Wooddell, 627 Oak St, Salida, Co – 719-530-5469, [email protected]. No smoking or tobacco use is allowed on school property or in school vehicles Contract for employment shall be subject to approval by the District Board of Education. Selected applicants must comply with the District’s Drug-Free Work Place Policy

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.