English Language Arts Teacher

KIPP Colorado Public Schools

Teacher responsible for educating students, creating engaging lessons, and supporting their individual learning needs. Working at KIPP Colorado, fostering a culturally responsive classroom community in Denver, CO.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $60,915 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong instructional leadership by developing culturally-sustaining instruction and effectively managing diverse classroom environments. Committed to fostering an exceptional student experience while adhering to educational guidelines and standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's DegreeSpanish BilingualTeaching ExperienceCommitment to KIPP MissionOrganizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Instructional PlanningIEP ImplementationBehavior ManagementCulturally-Sustaining InstructionGrade-Level Instruction

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTeamworkAttention to DetailInterpersonal Skills

Industry Keywords

Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)KIPPCulturally Responsive ClassroomMTSS Interventions504 Plans

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Teacher is the instructional leader of their classroom and is directly responsible for driving student outcomes and creating an exceptional student experience.
Teachers drive the educational mission of KIPP Colorado schools by developing rigorous, engaging, affirming, grade-level and culturally-sustaining instruction that prepares students for multiple post-secondary opportunities, and is aligned with our academic program.
The Teacher plans instruction, organizes learning activities, internalizes and intellectually prepares for lessons, grades equitably and consistently, and implements with fidelity all accommodations and modifications for students’ IEPs, BIP’s, 504 Plans, ALPs, and MTSS interventions, supporting the individuality and multifaceted nature of all our students.
The Teacher at KIPP Colorado holds full responsibility for creating and cultivating a culturally responsive classroom community that is warm-demanding, including upholding school-wide expectations, managing tier 1 behaviors, and contacting families proactively and responsively.
Teachers support the campus-wide community and whole school systems through active presence at daily duties, including but not limited to: arrival duty, dismissal duty, lunch duty, threshold presence at transitions, hallway / bathroom duty, and coverage for staff absences.
The position is a 10-month academic position and is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
This position reports to a member of the school leadership team.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree (required)
Spanish bilingual (preferred)
Ability and willingness to fulfill all state and federal guidelines to meet Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) criteria (required)
At least 2 years of teaching experience (highly preferred but not required)
Ability to participate in specific, pre-planned and required events/activities as directed by the school, including but not limited to before or after-school, evening, and weekend meetings and events (required)
A full understanding of KIPP and Commitment to an Exceptional Student Experience (more about that HERE ) (required)
Commitment to and experience with youth of various cultural and economic backgrounds
Outstanding organizational skills and high attention to detail; outstanding written and oral communication skills
Ability to manage the ambiguity and multiple priorities inherent in an entrepreneurial environment
Proactive problem solver who demonstrates initiative and teamwork
Strong work ethic coupled with an enthusiastic and passionate approach to one’s work
Multi-faceted, multi-skilled, resourceful and willing to do whatever it takes to help the school reach a level of academic excellence
High level of detail orientation and sound excellent organizational skills
Strong communication, feedback and facilitation skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong communicator with a professional demeanor, strong self-confidence and initiative
Entrepreneurial mindset, with the creativity and versatility to work productively in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment with a proven ability to meet and complete multiple deadlines and tasks with meticulous attention to detail
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop productive working relationships with stakeholders across functional and organizational lines
Passionate commitment to KIPP Colorado mission, RIDE commitments, values and a commitment to excellence

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent Healthcare Plan: 100% of employee-only monthly premium paid by KIPP Colorado and options for family enrollment and coverage, through United Healthcare
Time Off !!!: More than 6 weeks of annual vacation and Paid Time Off (PTO)
Based on hire date, employees are eligible for up to 8 days of Paid Time Off (PTO)
All employees receive summer break through an organization-wide closure, based on work location and position
Access to parental and medical leave: includes 6 weeks paid and 6 weeks unpaid for a total of 12 weeks (after your first year)
Career Trajectory: Access to opportunity to move up, across schools, and grow your career during weekly coaching sessions to refine your craft
Mental Health Care: Immediate and ongoing access to mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program
Technology & Access: Equipment provided: laptop
Retirement Planning: Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement program , including a PERA 401k option
Move to Join Us: Relocation reimbursement (when applicable)
Additional Pay: Most schools offer various stipend opportunities
Other Insurance Options: Wellness reimbursement
Voluntary employee, spousal, and child life insurance
Voluntary long term disability insurance
Voluntary short term disability insurance
Optional Basic Life and AD&D Insurance