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CMA is seeking a Kindergarten Teacher for the 2024/2025 school year.
About Us
Colorado Military Academy is a tuition free public charter school for K-12 conveniently located next to Peterson SFB. Pre-K is available as a tuition-based program.
CMA offers a structured learning environment inspiring academic excellence, self-discipline, responsibility, and community involvement with the support of peers, instructors, and mentors. CMA is invested in developing leadership skills in all of our Cadets. Our young leaders are inspired on a daily basis through student-led mentorship programs and integrated leadership opportunities. Continued leadership growth and our strong academic program provides a pathway for college-bound students while the Civil Air Patrol program provides experience, character development, and bonds that will last a lifetime. The practical leadership experience earned at CMA will be beneficial regardless of the path they choose in life.
As a member of the Association of Military Colleges & Schools of the United States (AMCSUS), Colorado Military Academy is proud to be a one of 33 military schools dedicated to developing character driven leaders who will lead us to a brighter tomorrow. CMA students benefit from our membership through increased opportunities for acceptance into higher educational institutions to include but not limited to Virginia Military Institute, New Mexico Military Institute, Virginia Tech, Texas A&M, and Georgia Military College, The Citadel and University of North Georgia as well as guaranteed acceptance at Norwich University if they so choose. The pathways that AMCSUS has created for our students are invaluable to their success regardless of the path they choose after graduation.
CMA is not a reform school nor boarding school specializing in children requiring behavior intervention. We expect appropriate behaviors and demeanor of our cadets when they begin school. Our school inspires leadership, responsibility, discipline, and community involvement to all cadets that enroll at CMA.
General Description:
Conducts an organized and professional classroom where independent thinking skills, creative problem solving, and a love of learning are fostered. Develops and uses instructional material suitable for a wide range of learning styles, and provides individual and group instruction designed to meet individual needs. Maintains accurate and appropriate records and assessment data to effectively evaluate academic and social growth of students.
Qualifications:
Requirements for this position include CO Teaching license or Bachelor's Degree plus passing Praxis score in subject area.
Experience:
Previous teaching experience preferred
Experience with Positive Behavior Support a plus (Dojo System for Elementary)
Military or Civil Air Patrol experience a plus
Core Responsibilities:
Enjoy rigorous academics and project based learning
Able to work in teams within same grade
Ability to align subject matter with successive grade levels
Good parent communication
Ability to differentiate instruction in order to help students at various ability levels find success
Excellent classroom management
Physical requirements to perform this job:
This position may require some lifting (up to 25 pounds), bending, moving throughout the building, and standing for long periods.
Work Environment & Conditions:
Business hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00pm on school days. Schedule will be adjusted for inclement weather. Shifts in excess of 5 hours receive a 30-minute unpaid, duty-free lunch period.
Dress code:
Clean, business casual attire.
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $36,000.00 - $42,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- If you do not have a teaching license are you able to pass the Praxis testing?
- Able to pass a background check?
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Teaching Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
