Middle School Language Arts Teacher

Position Type:Charter School/TeacherDate Posted:4/21/2026Location:Flagstaff AcademyDate Available:2026/2027 School YearClosing Date:Open Until FilledFlagstaff Academy MissionOur mission is to develop students who are equipped to be well-rounded, ethical leaders in the world community with a foundation based on science and technology. Flagstaff Academy's Guiding Principles:Provide a preschool through eighth grade Core Knowledge-based education with a hands-on science and technology focus, as well as attention to the arts.Foster an environment that challenges students to achieve their academic potential.Promote, value, and recognize academic achievement and creativity.Respect the individual, classroom, school, community, and world.Middle School Language Arts TeacherFull TimeLink to Salary ScheduleOverview of PositionFlagstaff Academy is seeking a full time Middle School Language Arts Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The candidate is responsible for teaching students in grades six through eight. The position requires close collaboration with the Middle School Team to ensure that there is a meaningful scope and sequence for the middle school Core Knowledge curriculum.Qualifications soughtWe seek a talented educator who can inspire students and teachers while being inspired by our mission -- "where science and technology take flight." The successful candidate is expected to deliver dynamic educational experiences with high educational expectations and accountability.Specifically, we seek an educator with:subject expertise in reading and writing,good communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills,the ability to work collaboratively,excellent communication skills,a willingness to work closely with families,ability to form positive relationships with adolescents,effective instructional delivery techniques,proven ability to differentiate instruction and meet the needs of all students.The candidate's pedagogy should be student-centered and practiced in differentiated instruction with a particular focus on the teaching of language arts through investigation and inquiry.Job Skills and Qualifications:Current Colorado teaching licenseAbility to interpret and communicate student dataStrong systems orientation and commitment to follow-throughExperience working with middle school studentsThree years teaching experience preferredAbout Flagstaff Academy Charter SchoolLocated in Longmont, Flagstaff Academy is a tuition-free public charter school serving grades kindergarten through eighth. Our school also offers a tuition-based full- and part-time preschool program for three and four year olds.Since its founding in 2005, Flagstaff Academy has grown into Longmont's premier science and technology school. As a public charter school, Flagstaff Academy is operated by a board of directors made up of parents and community members. Our school serves approximately 800 students and is part of the St. Vrain Valley School District.MissionThe Mission of Flagstaff Academy is to develop students who are equipped to be well-rounded, ethical leaders in the world community with a foundation based on science and technology.Guiding PrinciplesProvide a K-8 Core Knowledge-based education with a science and technology focus that challenges students to achieve their academic potentialProvide opportunities for scientific and technological explorationPursue excellence in every student and employeePromote, value, and recognize academic achievement and creativityWelcome an academically diverse student populationRespect the individual, classroom, school, community, and worldSalary RangeSalary for our teaching staff is competitive and based on years of experience and level of education.Flagstaff Academy Offers an Extensive Benefit Package:Medical & Rx - Employees can choose between two UMR healthcare plans, a PPO or a HDHP, with prescription coverage through OptumRxKerixHealth - At no cost to employees, Flagstaff Academy provides access for employees and dependents who are enrolled in one of our UMR healthcare plans to KerixHealth, a Direct Primary Care healthcare providerTeledoc - At no cost to employees, Flagstaff Academy provides access to a telehealth program that offers medical and select behavioral health visits via video or telephone.Dental - Dental insurance is provided through Delta Dental of Colorado with Flagstaff Academy paying the full cost for the employee's coverageVision - A voluntary vision insurance plan is available through VSPFlexible Spending Accounts - A medical FSA is available for those covered under the UMR PPO plan, allowing employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for unreimbursed healthcare costs. A dependent care FSA is available for employees to pay for qualifying dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollarsHealth Savings Account - A HSA partners with coverage under the UMR HDHP plan, allowing employees to contribute funds on a pre-tax basis to use or save for eligible healthcare expenses now and in the future. Each plan year, Flagstaff Academy contributes $720.00 to the HSA for employee only coverage or $1,200.00 for employee + dependent(s) coveragePERA Retirement - In lieu of Social Security, public employees in the state of Colorado contribute to a tax-deferred retirement account that is administered by Colorado PERA. Employees contribute 11% of monthly earnings while Flagstaff Academy contributes 21.4% to the PERA pension trust fund on the employee's behalfLife/AD&D insurance - Flagstaff Academy provides a Life/AD&D insurance policy with a $40,000 benefit for each eligible employeeShort Term Disability - Flagstaff Academy provides a Short Term Disability policy for each eligible employeePaid Time Off - Employees are granted PTO based on years of service and number of contract days. Part-time employees are granted PTO prorated at the percentage of a 40-hour weekFree Childcare - Staff can access childcare before/after school, as well as during all professional development days, through our Dragon Flight programEmployee Appreciation - Flagstaff Academy offers an unmatched employee appreciation program throughout the school yearAdditional Voluntary Benefit Options:Voluntary Retirement Options - Employees may choose to contribute additional funds through payroll deductions to either a 401(k) or 457(b) plan offered through PERA PlusLife/AD&D Insurance - Additional term life insurance is available at a group rate for coverage of employee, employee's spouse, and employee's child(ren)Long Term Disability - Long term disability insurance is available at a group rateAflac - Aflac Accident and Aflac Critical Illness plans are available at a group rateNorton LifeLock - Two plans for iIdentity theft protection are available at a group rateTo apply, send a letter of interest, a current resume, and three letters of recommendation/reference to employment@flagstaffacademy.org, or by mail to Employment, Flagstaff Academy, 2040 Miller Drive, Longmont, CO 80501.Flagstaff Academy is an equal opportunity employer.NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilitiesor qualifications associated with the job. Flagstaff Academy reserves the right to modify any descriptions contained herein provided such changes are publicly posted and disclosed to all applicants.