Elementary Teacher

Connections Academy

Elementary Teacher managing instructional programs at Colorado Connections Academy. Consulting with students and parents to support K-12 online education.

Posted 7/18/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $42,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing instructional programs for K-5 students, utilizing strong communication and organizational skills to support student learning and engagement. Proficient in technology use, including Microsoft OS and MS Office, to enhance instructional delivery and maintain accurate student records.

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K-5 Teaching CertificationMicrosoft Office ProficiencyExcellent Communication SkillsStrong Organizational SkillsCustomer Focused Approach

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Hard Skills

Instructional Program ManagementGrading and Progress ReportingAssessment ScoringCurriculum DevelopmentStudent Record Keeping

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationHighly OrganizedTeam PlayerFlexibilityCustomer Focus

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OSMS Office ProgramsWeb Conferencing ToolsPersonal Electronic Devices

Certifications & Qualifications

Elementary K-5 Teaching Certification in Colorado

Industry Keywords

K-12 CurriculumPersonal Learning PlansState TestingField Trip ManagementAsynchronous and Synchronous Instruction

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage instructional programs
Consult regularly with learning coaches and students to ensure that each child successfully completes his/her instructional program
Support the instructional program with asynchronous web conferencing sessions and synchronous instruction
Complete all grading, create progress reports and conduct parent conferences in a timely manner
Communicate with parents, students and other teachers on a regular basis to develop and update Personal Learning Plans and schedules
Score assessments, provide feedback on student work, suggest instructional approaches and strategies, monitor completion of assignments and coach special projects
Develop a general knowledge of the entire program’s K-12 curriculum and a very detailed knowledge of the grades for which responsible
Support students and parents with alternate strategies and provide additional assistance with daily assignments and projects
Communicate regularly with parents, students, and curriculum specialists through use of computer and telephone
Keep student records and data up-to-date, including cumulative files, online student and family information, attendance accounting, and logging of all student and parent contacts
Consult with team members and staff learning specialists to develop alternate enrichment activities and modifications to students’ programs to increase student understanding
Communicate with Parent Community Coordinators to suggest social activities and relevant field trips for students
Manage regional field trips and make efforts to integrate trips into the curriculum
Devise and implement virtual methods of creating and maintaining a “school community”
Participate in the organization and administration of the State Testing, as directed
Participate in student recruiting sessions and other marketing efforts that require teacher representation
Review curriculum and devise alternate approaches to given lessons to increase student understanding (working directly with parents and students)
Attend field trips and other community activities implemented for families
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Highly qualified and certified to teach Elementary K-5 in Colorado (appropriate to grade level responsibilities)
Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft OS and MS Office programs)
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Highly organized and punctual
Customer focused approach
High degree of flexibility
Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment
Team player track record
Willingness to travel on occasion for marketing and state testing events (may require occasional overnight travel)
Ability to work remotely, if necessary
Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support some families
Must be able to use a personal electronic device and an email address for two-step authentication.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits available to eligible employees can be seen at https://www.connectionsacademy.com/careers/benefits