Elementary Teacher K-8

at  Grand Peak Academy

Grand Peak Academy (GPA) is kindergarten-eighth grade classical, Core
Knowledge committed to providing excellent educational opportunities to
students in Northeast Colorado Springs. GPA offers a holistic classical approach to education
that implements rigorous academic instruction in conjunction with an active classroom. Our
model challenges students to think critically and take active roles in their classrooms and
communities. This results in higher achievement and greater engagement in school. Our school
gives students the academic and character-building skills they need as learners and leaders.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated success in teaching
• Must have a Colorado State license or a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited
  college or university and a passing score on the Praxis exam in your area of
  concentration (Elementary Education, Music, Technology, Physical Education etc) or

must qualify under ESSA.

• Successfully complete a background check

PURPOSE STATEMENT

Grand Peak Academy is seeking an elementary teacher for the 2024-2025 school year! This
teacher will join a committed team of educators to strengthen the foundation of an extraordinary
school. In their daily practice, GPA teachers will develop and implement a curriculum that meets
all students’ needs, cultivate a culture that encourages young learners and leaders, and
leverage data and evidence-based teaching practices.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide an inviting, exciting, inclusive, and joyful classical learning environment;
• Participate wholeheartedly in professional development and enrich expertise in the

subject area;

• Develop curriculum and lesson plans that are rigorous, clear, measurable, and

aligned with Colorado Standards and GPA’s instructional approaches;

• Embrace school initiatives and curriculum including Core Knowledge, CKLA, CHAMPS,

and Eureka Math in planning for and teaching a diverse classroom of students with a

wide variety of learning styles, needs and behaviors;

• Follow the school’s policies and procedures for student conduct, discipline, and

social emotional development;

• Form meaningful relationships with families and involve parents in their children’s

education.