High School Teaching Fellow

Atlas Teaching Fellows are new to education and desire intentional learning, observation, and practice that will allow them to excel within their own Atlas classroom after their first year as a Fellow. 

Who We Are

• A tuition-free, open enrollment, K-12 charter school in the southeast community of Colorado Springs
• Preparing and empowering all of our students for success on their post-graduate paths through educational excellence, character development, and community engagement
• Dedicated to student proficiency through academic rigor and robust family support through the Atlas family scholarship
• Dedicated to our staff through offering a competitive total rewards package and providing meaningful professional development

Who We Serve

• 92% Socioeconomically Disadvantaged
• 86% Hispanic, 6% African American, 7% White, and 1% Asian
• 56% English Language Learners

What You’ll Do

• Engage with dedication in Atlas' Teaching Fellow program
• Teach under the guidance of exemplary teachers and instructional coaches
• Effectively receive, retain, and apply feedback and guidance given from various coaching parties
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and is appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
• Help to guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and objectives as indicated in the assigned lesson plan(s)
• Develop meaningful relationships with students and make a tangible impact on the minds' and lives' of students
• Maintain a neat and orderly classroom
• Ensure that students are never left unattended in the classroom
• Be knowledgeable in the procedures for referring students with disciplinary problems
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Compensation & Schedule 

• Salaried/Exempt
• Annual Salary: $36,750*
• Full Time; Monday – Friday; Occasional evenings and weekends as needed

Benefits

• Approximately 10* weeks of paid school breaks
• 32* hours of annual flex time and 48* hours of annual sick time 
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account
• Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement program (required in lieu of social security as a public employee)
• 100% Employer paid short and long-term disability benefit 
• 100% Employer-paid life insurance benefit of $25,000 (option to purchase more)
• Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• Access to thousands of employee discounts

Annual Calendar and Start Date

• 209* work days per academic year
• Start Date: As soon as possible 

*Prorated if the employee's start date is after July 1st, 2025.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ability to pass required background screening pursuant to CRS § 22-30.5-110.7
• Possess a sincere desire to become a full-time teacher with Atlas 
• Be willing to obtain necessary in-field endorsement after fellowship has concluded
• Possess a growth mindset that values feedback and is able to successfully implement such information
• Be 100% committed to the Atlas mission and educational equity
• Demonstrated maturity, humility, self-reflection, and a strong work ethic
• Ability to maintain a calm, professional demeanor in the face of competing demands and external pressures

Desired Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree (preferably in Education) or in active pursuit of a Bachelor's degree
• Prior teaching experience with low-income communities 

Essential Job Functions

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. 
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed
• Must be able to fulfill all aspects of this job description with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must be able to adhere to the policies and procedures of Atlas Schools

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Position Closes: When Filled