The Academy·Westminster, Colorado
Substitute teachers are responsible for managing the classroom environment, delivering lesson plans, and ensuring student safety during teacher absences. They must also maintain accurate attendance records and uphold school-wide discipline procedures.
Description The Academy is currently hiring Substitute Teachers.
The Academy of Charter Schools Is…
The Academy of Charter Schools is a public PK-12 school of choice located in Westminster, Colorado. We pair a rigorous, content-rich curriculum with opportunities to explore strengths and passions to achieve the highest standards for all. Our mission is to help all students grow into college ready, exemplary citizens by combining academic mastery with personal empowerment to drive lifelong success. We serve our full community by intentionally developing a school culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Our approach to vertically aligning the full educational experience for our students from youngest to oldest centers around three notions – Prepare, Explore, and Empower – that keep us grounded in The Academy’s mission and vision as we set priorities and make decisions that impact instruction and school culture.
Academy Employees Are…
At The Academy, employees embody our mission, vision, and values every day.
They guide and support staff to prepare students for academic mastery by delivering evidence-based curricula; they collaborate with students, staff, and families to design student-centered learning experiences that create opportunities to explore strengths and passions; and they support the implementation of social-emotional skills lessons that empower students to become leaders of their own learning.
Academy employees work hard to provide an engaging, inclusive, and joyful learning environment.
They embrace relationships and positive communication with a diverse community of students, staff, and families while helping maintain a culture of high expectations for all.
Experience in school environments, strong people skills, and ability to work within a team is required.
What Makes a Good Academy Employee?
The Academy is looking for committed leaders who are prepared to perform at a high level in a demanding environment. Some of the characteristics that make for a successful employee at The Academy include: A people-first, relationship-focused orientation A growth mindset A belief that ALL children can achieve at high levels A passion for contributing to overall school success by working alongside and supporting others A creative, innovative, and caring attitude A spirit of openness, trust, and kindness A dedication to data-driven practices A highly motivated work ethic and willingness to tackle challenges Comfort with being flexible A sense of humor At The Academy, we know that diversity makes us stronger and challenges us to think differently every day. The Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status or disability.
The online application should include a cover letter and resume. Copy of transcripts and copy current CDE license highly recommended but not required with initial application Current Colorado teaching credentials required or proof of eligibility required Licensed with CDE preferred, but not required $176 per day or 88 per ½ day for licensed Minimum 4-year degree required for non-licensed candidates $160 per day or $80 per ½ day for non-non-licensed Fingerprints and Background Checks will be required for non-licensed PERA Retirement Benefits Visit our website at www.theacademyk12.org. The Academy’s comprehensive benefits package includes a number of different plans for full-time employees. Refer to Employee Benefits Enrollment Guide for details at https://www.theacademyk12.org/about-us/working-for-us. Information on employee paid leave is also available at this same location.
Substitute Teachers perform the instructional and classroom management processes for teachers who are absent for a day or longer periods. Their duties include taking attendance, explaining homework, maintaining classroom cleanliness, and reinforcing school-wide discipline procedures.
Candidates must hold a Colorado Substitute Teaching Authorization or a valid Colorado teaching license, with a four-year degree required for non-licensed applicants. The role requires successful completion of criminal background checks and fingerprints.
Market context
In Colorado, substitute teacher openings often reflect ongoing day-to-day coverage needs in schools, so candidates who can step in reliably tend to stand out. This role is competitive for applicants with a high school diploma or GED, early childhood center experience, and comfort using standard office equipment. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm district-specific licensing or onboarding steps before applying.