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

Position Type: Full-time, 169 days per year

Location: Lincoln School of Science and Technology

Salary: Pay for this position is determined by the 169-day Teacher Salary Schedule, based on education and experience. Salary Range $45,638-$78,497.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degree or higher.
Current Colorado Teaching License, art endorsement, or eligible to apply.
Successful experience teaching in PreK-12 public education.
Familiarity with basic art concepts.
Ability to employ a variety of instructional techniques and strategies.
Ability to facilitate the student project process and/or Studio Habits of Mind Format.
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 a work ethic are required to work with little supervision.
Implements appropriate physical and technical safeguards to protect the district's data confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Maintains good security practices with passwords and accounts for 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.

Specific Needs for This Position:

Instructional Focus: This position supports science enrichment through creative design, engineering exploration, and cross-curricular integration. The ideal candidate will extend grade-level science standards using hands-on, inquiry-based learning and visual design.

Program Resources: Instruction will leverage a previously created scope & sequence based on existing school resources, including the on-site greenhouse, the district science curriculum, and collaboration with our STEM Teacher.

Instructional Approach: Candidates must be skilled in blended learning, particularly station rotations, and comfortable facilitating open-ended experimentation and design challenges that encourage student agency and critical thinking.

Cross-Curricular Integration: Applicants should demonstrate the ability to intentionally connect science content with visual arts, literacy, and possibly other core subjects.

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: Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Applications must be complete and submitted to be considered

Inquiries may be directed to Jamie Davis, Director of Human Resources, 101 North 14th Street, Canon 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.

Science Studio Art Teacher