SY2026-27 Elementary School Art Teacher at Atlas Schools

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Mar, 26

Salary

63549.0

Posted On

20 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Art Education, Curriculum Development, Classroom Management, Assessment, Collaboration, Communication, Family Engagement, Professional Development, Equity, Growth Mindset, Spanish Speaking, Student Support, Community Engagement, Instructional Coaching, Team Player, Self-Motivation

Industry

Description

Job Details Job Location: Colorado Springs, CO 80916 Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: $50,500.00 - $63,549.00 Salary/year Job Shift: Day 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 Embody the mission and vision of Atlas and execute rigorous and standards-aligned curriculum Create, edit, revise, and share lesson plans for the school to retain as needed Create and maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the developmental level and interest of the students Deliver daily, weekly, interim, and end-of-year assessments to consistently capture student learning Collaborate with colleagues and instructional coaches with sincerity and a growth mindset Support colleagues during their absences by providing classroom coverage (compensated additionally) Actively participate in professional development and learning opportunities as needed/required Draft scholar report cards to ensure meaningful information is displayed for families and revise as needed Actively engage with families to understand their backgrounds and experiences in order to support an equitable and inclusive school environment Communicate effectively and maintain strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues Be present for all quarterly parent/teacher conferences and actively engage with families Participate in additional activities including field trips, academic support sessions, community building events, and other required programs as needed throughout the year to best serve our children and community Support various duties to include arrival, dismissal, and lunch Perform other related duties as assigned Compensation & Schedule Salaried/Exempt Signing Bonus: $1,000 Annual Salary Range: $50,500 - $63,549 (DOE) Full Time; Monday – Friday; Occasional evenings and weekends as needed Benefits Approximately 13 weeks of paid school breaks 30 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 SY2026-27 Start Date Annual Workdays: 199 Following years will not include new staff orientation and will consist of 196 workdays. Start Date: July 8, 2026 Qualifications Who You Are Required Qualifications Able to meet “in-field status” by fulfilling at least ONE of the following qualifications by November 5, 2026: Possess an active CDE license, with endorsement in the related subject area; or Possess at least a Bachelor's Degree or higher degree in fine art/visual arts; or Have successfully passed 24 semester hours of coursework as identified on the CDE's visual arts worksheet; or Have successfully passed (within 10 years) PRAXIS 5135 Ability to successfully pass all required background screening pursuant to CRS § 22-30.5-110.7 Committed to creating a rigorous, nurturing, and joyful educational experience 100% dedicated to educational equity Have the highest commitment to improving curriculum and instruction through collaboration, best practices, and regular assessment Ownership for the academic results of students Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues Ability to demonstrate evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team player Possess a growth mindset and experience using feedback as a way to improve practice Desired Qualifications Spanish speaking skills Successful leader of an urban classroom who has used structure, incentives, and high expectations to drive student success while creating a joyful environment for students to thrive in Physical Requirements Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 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 fulfill all aspects of this job description with or without reasonable accommodation Must be able to adhere to the policies and procedures of Atlas Schools Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. Position Closes: When Filled

Responsibilities

The Art Teacher will create and maintain a conducive classroom environment while delivering a rigorous curriculum aligned with standards. They will also assess student learning and engage with families to support an inclusive educational experience.