Start Date: July 30^th for the 2026-2027 School Year

Position Type: Full-time, 169 days per year

Location: McKinley Elementary School

Salary: Pay for this position is determined by the 169-day Teacher Salary Schedule and based on education and experience. Salary Range $45,186-$77,720.

Benefits: Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, and other optional benefit elections. Longevity and professional development incentives. Preschool options are available for employees with children. Paid Parental Leave. College reimbursements for staff attending preschool courses.

Purpose: At McKinley School, our 2/3 Teaming Model bridges the gap between primary and intermediate grades by pairing educators in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment. You will work alongside a dedicated partner to share instructional responsibilities, analyze student data, and create a seamless, supportive transition for our second and third-grade learners.

This model ensures that no teacher works in a vacuum, providing you with a built-in professional support system to foster both student growth and your own career development.

QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS:

Bachelor's Degree or higher.
Valid Colorado Teaching License, Elementary Education, or PreK-2 endorsement.
Teachers of Record or Residency Teachers are eligible to apply.
This is part of a teaming model and will be a member of the 2nd/3rd grade team.
K-3 Teacher Evidence-Based Reading Training Requirement or willingness to obtain within the first year of employment.
Strong knowledge of literacy development, instructional programs and practices, and assessment.
Ability to create a positive learning environment for elementary-aged children.
Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain accurate records.
Strong collaboration skills
Must pass a pre-employment physical.
Ability to read and write to comply with directions and instructions to complete tasks and establish priorities.
Possess skills to utilize basic technology as directed by the District to communicate and function effectively.
Integrity, trust, and work ethic are required to work with little supervision.
Implements appropriate physical and technical safeguards to protect district data's confidentiality, integrity and availability.
Maintains good security practices with passwords and accounts to the various district systems and applications.
Reports actual or suspected breaches in the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of district data to appropriate district personnel.
Follows all board policies for acceptable use of district technology.
Model the District's Mission and Belief Statements.
Other duties as assigned.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teachers are held to high expectations for their performance to ensure the success of the individual and the District in serving students and the community. Teachers are held to the District’s Licensed Personnel Performance Evaluation System that consists of the State’s Quality Standards, elements, and performance indicators which point to fulfillment of the teaching responsibility. A teacher’s demonstrated effectiveness is based on the following standards:

Quality Standard I: Teachers demonstrate mastery of and pedagogical expertise in the content they teach.
Quality Standard II: Teachers establish a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment for a diverse population of students.
Quality Standard III: Teachers plan and deliver effective instruction and create an environment that facilitates learning for their students.
Quality Standard IV: Teachers demonstrate professionalism through ethical conduct, reflection, and leadership.

TO APPLY:

A district application must be completed online at: https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/canoncityschools

Anticipated Timeline for Hiring: Open until filled
Screening of Applications: Thursday, May 14, 2026
Applications must be complete and submitted to be considered

Inquiries may be made to Jamie Davis, Director of Human Resources, 101 North 14th Street, Cañon City, CO, 81212, 719-276-5700.

Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity

In compliance with Titles VI; VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, School District Fremont RE-1 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to, treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates.

School District Fremont RE-1 has established complaint procedures for students, parents, employees, and members of the public. Complaints may be filed verbally, in writing, or anonymously. If you wish to file a complaint using the district complaint form, please submit it to: Ms. Jamie Davis, Director of Human Resources, Title IX, Section 504, and Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator, 101 North 14th Street, Cañon City, Colorado 81212 – Telephone: (719)276-5700, Email:jamie.davis@canoncityschools.org.

3rd Grade Elementary Team Teacher