3rd Grade Teacher

3rd Grade Teacher (2026‑2027) Pinnacle Charter School - Federal Heights, Colorado Job Details Job ID: 5808191 Application Deadline: Jul 05, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time) Posted: Jun 29, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Jul 30, 2026 Position Type: Full‑Time Salary: $59,593 to $93,170 Per Year Job Description 3rd Grade Teacher The 3rd Grade Teacher will supervise assigned students and maintain a positive learning environment. They will adapt instruction to meet the individual learning needs of all students resulting in an increased probability of advancing their achievement. This position maintains positive interpersonal relationships with students, parents, peers, and community members and provides the best possible opportunities for student development and growth, both educationally and personally. Reporting Relationships Reports to: Elementary Principal, Elementary Assistant Principal. Direct Reports: This is a non‑supervisory position. Application Deadline The application deadline for this posting is 7/05/2026. Compensation This is a full‑time, 10‑month position. Salaries start at $59,593 and go up based on education and years of licensed experience. Click here to see the Teacher Salary Schedule, which can also be found on the school’s website under ‘Financial Transparency.’ See a detailed outline of benefits and additional compensation at the bottom of the job description. Essential Functions Classroom Environment Deliver high‑quality instruction using digital curriculum. Demonstrate mastery of subject matter. Encourage collaboration, communication, and respect among students. Maintain high standards for academic excellence. Post daily lesson objectives that can be articulated by the students. Provide well‑paced instructional flow to fully utilize time allotted and maintain student engagement. Utilize The PBIS Model for Relationship Building, Respect, and Responsibility to foster a positive classroom environment. Collaboration Actively participate in Professional Development provided by Pinnacle. Communicate and foster positive relationships with students, parents, and families. Contribute to our Professional Learning Community (PLC). Participate in activities, intervention discussions, and team meetings to ensure student success and to promote innovation. Work with principal and teachers in designing curriculum. Work with principal and teachers in establishing annual student achievement targets. Curriculum Adapt curriculum and instructional strategies to meet the learning needs of all students. Administer quarterly student assessments to identify at‑risk, on‑grade level and gifted & talented students for intervention services. Analyze and interpret student data to provide targeted instruction. Evaluate students’ academic and social growth; keep appropriate records and prepare progress reports. Identify and create written lesson plans based upon the essential Colorado Academic Standards for the given subject. Additionally Be present and engage in Pinnacle functions and organizations to build strong relationships with students, parents, peers, and the community. Maintain and deepen current educational learning on an ongoing basis. Regular and timely attendance. Perform other duties as assigned. General Abilities, Knowledge, Qualifications, and Skills Must possess a valid Colorado Teaching License with endorsements for the levels and subject areas teaching; mastery of subject matter coupled with a passion to engage and motivate students. Strong knowledge of elementary content area, educational research, learning styles, and teaching methods related to elementary students. Comfortable embracing and using education‑related technology. Excellent classroom management skills. Innovator with an entrepreneurial drive committed to new ideas in the spirit of charter school possibilities. Knowledge in the use of student performance data to drive instructional practices. Ability to collaborate and communicate while appreciating the diverse background of students, parents, peers, and the community. Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator. Commitment to mission and vision of the school. Creative and flexible in times of change. Demonstrated success as an innovator of creative solutions at work. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills (conflict management and resolution). Excellent organization skills. Experience with second language learners. Growth‑oriented approach; always looking for ways to improve professionally. Professional appearance, attitude, and demeanor. Working Conditions Exposure/Noise Level: Occasional exposure to airborne particles, fumes, and outdoor weather conditions. Normal school environment with moderate to high noise level. Mental Functions: Analyze, collaboration, communicate, compare, compilation of data, compute, coordinate, copy, direct, evaluate, instruct, interpersonal skills, present, report, synthesize. Physical Activities: Office environment including computer interface. Bend, reach, sit, stand, stoop, talk, walk, and heavy person‑to‑person interaction with students, parents, peers, and community members. Weight and Force Demands: Moderate physical activity (lifting, pulling, and pushing up to 25 pounds). Other: May be required to work outside of normal working hours and travel for work related functions. Why work for Pinnacle? As a member of the Pinnacle PACK, you will have the opportunity to be influential every day and make an impact in the lives of our students and our larger community! Our team and school community are diverse and we embrace that diversity as an encouraging, friendly, open, and supportive team and school. We invest in our team members by providing a balanced, growth‑oriented, and supportive work environment, while helping you achieve your career goals within and beyond Pinnacle. Additionally, we offer a robust, comprehensive benefits package that includes: Medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance and AD&DD plans (100% employer paid options for the employee)! Participation in the Colorado Public Schools Retirement System PERA (click HERE to learn more)! PERA 401K, 403B, and Roth IRA retirement options! Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) to include Healthcare and Dependent Care! Voluntary life insurance for employees and dependents! Short and Long Term Disability! Colonial add‑ons to include accident, critical illness, and hospital plans! Employee Assistance Program with up to three free counseling sessions! Paid Time Off PTO Days: 8/year Contact Information Jennifer Saam, Elementary Assistant Principal The Pinnacle Charter School Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Equal Opportunity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a drug‑free work environment. We participate in E‑Verify as part of our onboarding process. Employment Eligibility Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Pinnacle Charter School is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas. Colorado Residents In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age‑identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. #J-18808-Ljbffr