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Career area HORIZ K-8 - CH Position Type Location BVSD Job ID 16420
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Job Description:
Horizons K-8 School
4545 Sioux Dr.
Boulder, CO
720-561-3600
FTE: .50- 20 Hours per week - 1 year job share
Job Vacancy: 7th/8th Grade Middle School Science and Exploratory Teacher
Application Deadline: June 9, 2026
Effective date of hire: August 4, 2026
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About Horizons:
Horizons K-8 school has a rich history of academic excellence and progressive educational practices. The Horizons community takes great pride in educating the whole child in an environment of respect, responsibility, safety, and kindness. Our mission is to guide students to become self-directed learners and community contributors in a respectful learning environment. We strive to make our school an exciting, inclusive place to work, teach, learn, create, and innovate by design. Our middle level program is a high energy, experiential learning model with multi-age classes. We encourage anyone interested in applying for a position to explore our website to learn more about the school.
We are seeking a passionate and engaging middle school science teacher for a one year temporary position to job share with a teacher who will be serving as Dean for half of each day. The teacher would be responsible for teaching two science classes per day, shared planning with the teacher/Dean and the team to create integrated learning experiences, and serving the whole child. Outdoor education, field trips (both day-long and overnight) and community learning experiences are integral to our program. Team-building and advisory are at the heart of the Horizons, because of the importance placed on social and emotional education. Horizons K-8 teachers create classes in a variety of disciplines to meet the program's needs including health units, outdoor education, and choice-based electives. Our ideal candidate will be an innovator who can help students learn to be powerful communicators and provide differentiated learning experiences.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The following statements of duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of this position.Positively impact student growth and achievement, using progressive instructional strategies, state standards, and strong knowledge of the appropriate curriculum and content areaUse assessments including performance-based learning to help students set goals, and to targe instructionEffectively manage the learning environment, supervise studentsUnderstand, appreciate, and be responsive to student diversityUnderstand the components of inquiry-based learning and implement problem-based learning experiences, both short and long term, for multi-age classroom instructionWork collaboratively with colleagues and communityFollow state legal requirements and district and charter school building policies and proceduresCo-plan and deliver middle level science lessons according to Colorado State Standards, perform and analyze assessments, supervise students, communicate with parents, participate in middle school team meetings, implement Multi-Systems of Support (MTSS) and special education/504 plans, and build strong family and community partnerships.
Qualifications:
Required Skills and Qualifications:Colorado Teaching License required; Highly qualified in Secondary Science and experience with multi-age and middle school teaching preferred.Completed and submitted Horizons K-8 online applicationExcellent written and verbal communication skillsHigh level of comfort with differentiation and inclusive practicesCooperative learning, hands-on learning, inquiry-based learningPerformance based or alternative assessmentsExperience with and desire to support social-emotional development in adolescents also preferred. Experience with technology-integrated teaching is highly desired
Salary Information:
Salary: Commensurate with experience and position on the Horizons K-8 Teacher Salary Schedule which can be found via the Horizons K-8 website. Up to 5 years of prior experience considered for step placement.Application and Selection Procedure:
To Apply: Complete application at https://jobs.bvsd.org/Contact: Kristin Hauger, Interim Head of School 720-561-3605 or Kristin.Hauger@bvsd.orgHorizons K-8 is an equal opportunity educational institution and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, sex, gender identity/expression, national origin, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status in admission or access to, and treatment and employment in its educational programs or activities. Inquiries or complaints: Office for Civil Rights http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/addresses.htmlApplications are reviewed to match candidates with position qualifications, with a limited number selected for interviews. For the final selection, employment is contingent upon successful completion of the post-offer screening process, including reference checks, a background check and possible medical examination.
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