Long-Term Substitute Science Teacher

Description

The Academy is seeking a Long-Term Substitute Science Teacher for 8th Grade for the second semester of the 2026–2027 school year (February–May).

The Academy of Charter Schools Is…

The Academy of Charter Schools is a public PK-12 school of choice located in Westminster, Colorado. We pair a rigorous, content-rich curriculum with opportunities to explore strengths and passions to achieve the highest standards for all. Our mission is to help all students grow into college ready, exemplary citizens by combining academic mastery with personal empowerment to drive lifelong success. We serve our full community by intentionally developing a school culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Our approach to vertically aligning the full educational experience for our students from youngest to oldest centers around three notions – Prepare, Explore, and Empower – that keep us grounded in The Academy’s mission and vision as we set priorities and make decisions that impact instruction and school culture.

Academy Employees Are… At The Academy, employees embody our mission, vision, and values every day. They guide and support staff to prepare students for academic mastery by delivering evidence-based curricula; they collaborate with students, staff, and families to design student-centered learning experiences that create opportunities to explore strengths and passions; and they support the implementation of social-emotional skills lessons that empower students to become leaders of their own learning. Academy employees work hard to provide an engaging, inclusive, and joyful learning environment. They embrace relationships and positive communication with a diverse community of students, staff, and families while helping maintain a culture of high expectations for all. Experience in school environments, strong people skills, and ability to work within a team is required.

What Makes a Good Academy Employee?

The Academy is looking for committed leaders who are prepared to perform at a high level in a demanding environment. Some of the characteristics that make for a successful employee at The Academy include:

• A people-first, relationship-focused orientation
• A growth mindset
• A belief that ALL children can achieve at high levels
• A passion for contributing to overall school success by working alongside and supporting others
• A creative, innovative, and caring attitude
• A spirit of openness, trust, and kindness
• A dedication to data-driven practices
• A highly motivated work ethic and willingness to tackle challenges
• Comfort with being flexible
• A sense of humor

At The Academy, we know that diversity makes us stronger and challenges us to think differently every day. The Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status or disability. The online application should include a cover letter and resume.

• Assignment start date will be from February 2027, and will run through May 2027.
• Compensation: $190.00 daily rate
• Additional Compensation: Additional compensation will be provided and distributed with each regular pay period throughout the duration of the temporary contract.  
• Schedule: 40 hours per week
• PERA Retirement Benefits
• Responsibility to verify experience rests with employee

Visit our website at www.theacademyk12.org. The Academy’s comprehensive benefits package includes a number of different plans for full-time employees. Refer to Employee Benefits Enrollment Guide for details at https://www.theacademyk12.org/about-us/working-for-us. Information on employee paid leave is also available at this same location.

SUMMARY: The Substitute is responsible for working with parents, students and staff in a friendly customer service manner. Duties will vary based on assignment, but should be completed with proficiency, professionalism and in a collaborative manner consistent with the standards of care and quality that accompany the highest norms of the profession.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND REPONSBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Duties based on assignment under direction of the Substitute Coordinator and Level Principals.
2. Follow regular teacher’s lesson plans that ensure optimal learning and student participation.
3. Assign classwork and homework as necessary according to lesson plans.
4. Maintain a well-managed classroom and positive learning environment.
5. Work with parents, students and staff in a friendly customer service manner.
6. Supervision of students in student learning centers, cafeteria, parking lot, etc.
7. Follow typical substitute work hours based on campus location
8. Other duties as assigned

Requirements

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:

• 4-year Bachelor Degree

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS:

• Criminal background check required for hire.
• Some assignment may require certifications such as CPR and First Aid, but not limited to.

TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:

• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Authorizer policies and building and department procedures.
• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
• Must be flexible in job duties.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE:

• Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals.
• Operating knowledge of information technology systems and any other department specific software and equipment required within 2 months after entering position.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS & DIRECTION/GUIDANCE:

Reports to: Supervisor will be designated based on assignment

Direct reports: # of EMPLOYEES

None 0

BUDGET AND/OR RESOURCE RESPONSIBILITY:

• This job has no budgetary responsibilities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.