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. We have approximately 1,900 students, 250 staff, and many engaged and passionate parents. We were one of the first charter schools founded in Colorado and have been operating successfully for over 20 years. The Academy’s 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. We are proud to maintain a Performance with Distinction accreditation rating from the Charter School Institute for three years running.

Academy Teachers Are… At The Academy, teachers are instructional leaders. They prepare students for academic mastery by delivering evidence-based literacy and math curricula; they collaborate in teams to design student-centered learning experiences based on cross-curricular, hands-on projects for students to explore themes in science and social studies; and they facilitate social-emotional skills lessons that empower students to become leaders of their own learning. Academy teachers work hard to provide an engaging, inclusive, and joyful learning environment. They embrace planning for and teaching a diverse classroom of students with a wide variety of learning styles, needs, and behaviors. They form meaningful relationships with students and families, establish a culture of high expectations, and participate wholeheartedly in regular professional development. What Makes a Good Academy Teacher? The Academy is looking for committed educators who are prepared to perform at a high level in a demanding environment. Some of the characteristics that make for a successful elementary teacher at The Academy include: A growth mindset A creative, innovative, and caring attitude A strong spirit of inquiry A dedication to data-driven practices A highly motivated work ethic and willingness to tackle challenges Comfort with collaborative curriculum planning A commitment to intentional instruction that guides character development A sense of humor

Competitive Salary - We are introducing a new salary schedule for the 2022-23 school year that meets or exceeds every other district and charter school in our immediate geographic area in most categories Medical Benefits - 100% paid for employees PERA Retirement Benefits