6th Grade Middle School Classroom Teacher

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• Location:
• Colorado
• Springs,
• CO 80916Salary
• Range: $35,000.00 - $55,000.00 Salary/yearJICMS Classroom Teacher for the 2026-2027 School Year A JICMS Classroom Teacher is a champion for students. JICMS teachers work closely with their grade-level colleagues and administration to provide consistent, high-quality, challenging educational opportunities for each student. A JICMS teacher is a quick learner who chooses a positive, solutions-focused mindset. He or she will do what is best for students, even under the most difficult circumstances. A JICMS teacher is a professional who can work with many different personality types, and who speaks positively about and to staff, parents, and students. Every 6th grade classroom teacher is responsible for the education of the students in his or her class and communicates with parents and supports students. The JICMS teacher implements Direct Instruction throughout the entire school day and works closely with instructional coaches to implement training and continually improve in teaching effectively. The instruction and curriculum used is Shurley Grammar, Step Up To Writing and Saxon Math. The teacher will teach science, poetry, spelling and study skills as well. We have visitors regularly coming to JICMS to see how our school achieves such a high level of success for both students and staff. Because we have a broad demographic of students, our high academic achievement data is worth noting. Subsequently, we want to have staff that have a "mission calling" to work with our wide range of students.
• SALARY/BENEFITS: The starting teacher salary is $35,000-$45,000(DOE) per year. Classroom teachers must have a Bachelor’s Degree and/or have completed the PRAXIS in Elementary Education (both 5205 and 5901). The starting salary for a teacher with a Master's Degree is $50,000. Classroom Teachers receive full benefits. Our benefit package is excellent - truly - and provides health, dental, and limited vision benefits. There are 191 work days in the JICS working agreement. This extends from the end of July through May. Full-time employees are paid monthly in 12 equal amounts. Free, on-site (at Astrozon campus)daycare — based on availability If you are passionate about educating young minds, creating a positive learning environment, and making a difference in the lives of students, we encourage you to apply. Join our team of dedicated educators today! Qualifications