Jobs in Grand Junction, CO (Now Hiring) Jun 2026

Description

Caprock Academy is seeking a Middle School Social Studies teacher. Caprock Academy is a public, tuition-free school chartered by the Colorado Charter School Institute and utilizes the timeless principles of classically oriented education.

Caprock Academy follows the Core Knowledge© curriculum in grades K–8. This curriculum encompasses language arts, mathematics, science, history, geography, fine arts, and physical education. The curriculum is characterized by content-rich instruction, cumulative knowledge, content-specific lessons, and coherent sequencing. The foundation of our academics are rooted in classical education philosophy and pedagogy, following the grammar, logic and rhetoric trivium. The school’s mission is to help all students achieve their highest academic and character potential using proven, accelerated academic programs while providing a safe environment. This mission is achieved through our vision of strengthening the community through the involvement of parents, educators, and community leaders working together to provide an environment that fosters academic excellence and develops strong character in our students. We shape global citizens who set life goals and practice lives of service and virtue through our implementation of our core values of character, accountability and academics.

Middle School Social Studies teachers are classroom professionals responsible for planning and delivering components of the educational programs, being part of an active faculty dedicated to ambitious student achievement. Successful applicants will work closely with other instructors. Applicants should be dedicated to the mastery of an academic discipline and knowledge-based curriculum.

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Salary Exempt

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Regular, full-time

WORK HOURS: 40 hours per week

PAY RANGE: salary range $42,000- $57,000

REPORTS TO: 7-12 Dean of Students

Requirements

Essential Duties:

Create lesson plans aligned with classical education philosophy.
Research and gather resources and materials needed for lesson units.
Collaborate, problem-solve and plan with grade level team.
Set up classroom materials and equipment.
Enforce administrative policies and rules governing students.
Conduct testing and evaluate student work and assessments individually and as a grade level team.
Implement student plans with fidelity (IEP, 504, ALP, safety, etc).
Conduct student interventions when needed.
Monitor, assess, and report on student progress.
Maintain current knowledge of relevant state, federal, and local laws, and regulations (including Colorado Charter School Institute)
Receive direction from and implement strategies recommended by instructional coaches and academic interventionists.
Communicate clearly and respectfully with teachers, other faculty, students, and parents.
Attend faculty meetings, professional developments and other meetings as needed (RTI, parent-teacher conferences, student plans, etc).

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in education or related field (teaching license preferred).
Classroom teaching experience preferred.
Desire and willingness to promote the mission and values of the school.
Demonstrated effective classroom-management skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Outlook
Ability and willingness to work effectively with peers and team members.
Professional and personal integrity.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Required Documentation

Application
Current Resume
Three Letters of Recommendation (including email addresses and phone numbers)
Post-Secondary Transcripts (photocopy will suffice)

Required Upon Hiring

Complete Caprock Academy mentorship program
Complete Praxis exam within first calendar year from date of hire (if not currently teaching certified)
Complete Love & Logic program training

Benefits:

Enrollment in Colorado’s Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) including employer contributions
Health, dental, vision, employer-paid life insurance
Earned PTO (complies with Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act)

EEO Statement

Caprock Academy is an EEO employer. Applicants are considered for positions for which they have applied without regard to gender (regardless of gender identity or gender expression), race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, or other characteristics protected by law.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

Description

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Salary Exempt

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Regular, full-time

WORK HOURS: 40 hours per week

PAY RANGE: salary range $42,000- $57,000

REPORTS TO: 7-12 Dean of Students

Requirements

Essential Duties:

Create lesson plans aligned with classical education philosophy.
Research and gather resources and materials needed for lesson units.
Collaborate, problem-solve and plan with grade level team.
Set up classroom materials and equipment.
Enforce administrative policies and rules governing students.
Conduct testing and evaluate student work and assessments individually and as a grade level team.
Implement student plans with fidelity (IEP, 504, ALP, safety, etc).
Conduct student interventions when needed.
Monitor, assess, and report on student progress.
Maintain current knowledge of relevant state, federal, and local laws, and regulations (including Colorado Charter School Institute)
Receive direction from and implement strategies recommended by instructional coaches and academic interventionists.
Communicate clearly and respectfully with teachers, other faculty, students, and parents.
Attend faculty meetings, professional developments and other meetings as needed (RTI, parent-teacher conferences, student plans, etc).

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in education or related field (teaching license preferred).
Classroom teaching experience preferred.
Desire and willingness to promote the mission and values of the school.
Demonstrated effective classroom-management skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Outlook
Ability and willingness to work effectively with peers and team members.
Professional and personal integrity.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Required Documentation

Application
Current Resume
Three Letters of Recommendation (including email addresses and phone numbers)
Post-Secondary Transcripts (photocopy will suffice)

Required Upon Hiring

Complete Caprock Academy mentorship program
Complete Praxis exam within first calendar year from date of hire (if not currently teaching certified)
Complete Love & Logic program training

Benefits:

Enrollment in Colorado’s Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) including employer contributions
Health, dental, vision, employer-paid life insurance
Earned PTO (complies with Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act)

EEO Statement

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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