Elementary Teacher – English Language Arts 2026-2027 School Year

Description

Employment Status: Full Time, Exempt

Employment Start Date: August 5, 2026

Supervisor: Leadership staff member, AXIS International Academy Fort Collins

Contract: 190 days

Compensation: $50,000+ per year for licensed teacher, salary commensurate with experience and the AXIS full-time salary equivalent. Position includes retirement benefits through Colorado Public Employee Retirement Association (copera.org) as well as option for health benefits.

Location: AXIS is currently located at 2700 S. Lemay Ave. Fort Collins, CO 80525, and beginning August 2026 we will be located at 3939 Automation Way, Fort Collins, CO in our newly built facility. 

Application Deadline: April 30

Who We Are:

AXIS is more than a school — we are a community movement preparing students to become the global citizens our world needs. We believe in nurturing bilingualism, academic excellence, and strong character through a multicultural, inclusive environment. Our students are empowered to lead with knowledge, empathy, and purpose in both local and global communities.

Position Description:

We are seeking a passionate, collaborative, experienced Elementary English Language Arts Teacher to join our innovative dual language immersion model. In this role, you will teach literacy, language arts, science, and social studies in English to two cohorts of students. This position will be teaching upper grades (2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade). This position also offers an optional opportunity to earn an additional stipend for being a teacher mentor. We use the Amplify Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) program, so the curricula is ready for your implementation. You will collaborate closely with a math teacher and partner language teachers (Spanish, French, or Chinese), each responsible for teaching complementary subjects to the same students during alternating times of day. Teachers have dedicated daily planning and collaboration time. 

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• English native proficiency
• Previous teaching experience (3+ years of successful teaching experience with excellent student achievement results )
• Colorado teaching license, not required but encouraged

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality instruction in English Language Arts, science, and social studies
• Collaborate with co-teachers, leadership, and specialists to support student achievement
• Use data and informal assessments to guide and differentiate instruction
• Support students’ academic, social-emotional, and behavioral growth
• Contribute to a positive and inclusive classroom culture
• Implement research-based strategies and backward design for instructional planning
• Maintain accurate records and communicate regularly with families
• Participate in school duties (arrival, dismissal, etc.) and events
• Engage in professional development aligned with school goals

AXIS seeks educators who:

• Are mission-aligned and passionate about equity, multilingualism, and global citizenship
• Believe in high expectations, continuous improvement, and collaboration
• Foster nurturing, structured, and student-centered classrooms
• Bring knowledge of evidence-based teaching practices and curriculum
• Value diversity and inclusion, and are reflective and growth-minded
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues
• Embrace a leadership role within a dynamic charter school setting

Why AXIS? Teaching at AXIS means being part of a committed, international-minded team of educators who support each other’s growth. We offer:

• An innovative dual language immersion model
• A supportive, collaborative, diverse staff culture
• Leadership opportunities within and beyond the classroom
• Professional development aligned with personal and school goals
• A diverse, inclusive, and mission-driven community