Elementary Teacher Jobs in Colorado

An Elementary Teacher plays a significant role in the elementary education sector by providing basic education to children typically aged between 5 and 12 years. They create lesson plans, teach students in various subjects such as Math, Reading, Science, Social Studies, and more. Elementary Teachers are responsible for assessing students' abilities, strengths, and weaknesses, tracking their progress, and nurturing their academic and social development. They often coordinate with parents, school administration, and other teachers to ensure a supportive learning environment for the students.

For this role, a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education is required, and most states require Elementary Teachers to also hold a state-issued certification or license. Key skills required include patience, creativity, adaptability, and excellent communication and organizational skills. Familiarity with different teaching strategies and methods as well as a solid understanding of child psychological development are also crucial. Prior to becoming an Elementary Teacher, one might assume roles such as a Teacher's Assistant, Substitute Teacher, or even a Tutor, providing a foundation of experience in educational settings.

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2nd Grade Teacher-Tozer Primary

  • Windsor, CO
  • 1 hour ago
  • Windsor, CO
  • 1 hour ago

2nd Grade Teacher-Tozer Primary JobID: 4985 Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/Primary - Grades K, 1, 2 Date Posted: 4/14/2025 Location: Tozer Primary School Date Available: 04/14/2025...

5th Grade Teacher

  • Rifle, CO
  • 13 hours ago
  • Rifle, CO
  • 13 hours ago

~2025-2026 School Year!~ At Highland Elementary, WE CAN stay positive, be mindful, and meet high expectations. WE WILL grow academically, socially, and emotionally. WE ARE future leaders! We...

About this job: Elementary School Teachers foster foundational skills in reading, math, science, and social studies for students in grades K-5....

4th Grade Teacher, Dos Rios Elementary School (2025-2026 School Year) Employer Greeley-Evans Weld County School District 6 Location Greeley, CO, US Salary Competitive categories Employer...

Elementary Teacher - Arrowhead Elementary School

  • Englewood, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Englewood, CO
  • 1 day ago

Develop, plan, prepare, and implement course content, format, structure, schedule, individualized programs of instruction for students, classroom materials and curriculum, lesson plans, and learning...

5th Grade Teacher

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 1 day ago

5th Grade Teacher Employer Widefield School District #3 Location Colorado Springs, CO, US Salary Competitive categories Employer Widefield School District #3 Location Colorado Springs, CO, US...

Teacher - Grade 5

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 1 day ago

Please complete this application using your full legal name as it appears on your government issued forms of identification when you have time to go from start to finish. Application details...

Upper Elementary Teacher - EES SY 25-26

  • Edwards, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Edwards, CO
  • 1 day ago

Upper Elementary Teacher Edwards Elementary Dual Language School School Year 2025-2026 BENEFITS: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 20-22% employer contribution to your PERA retirement plan, paid...

Fourth Grade Teacher

  • Fountain, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Fountain, CO
  • 2 days ago

Fourth Grade Teacher JobID: 5227 Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/Intermediate - Grades 3, 4, 5 Date Posted: 4/11/2025 Location: Weikel Elementary School Date Available: 07/31/25 Closing...

4th Grade Teacher - 2 Positions Available

  • Windsor, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Windsor, CO
  • 2 days ago

4th Grade Teacher - 2 Positions Available JobID: 4943 Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/Intermediate - Grades 3, 4, 5 Date Posted: 3/20/2025 Location: Hollister Lake Elementary Date...

Teacher, Elementary- Fifth Grade, Bilingual Spanish Required

  • Denver, CO
  • 3 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 3 days ago

Applications will be received until [March 20, 2025]. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by...

Teacher, Elementary - Second Grade, Spnaish Bilingual Required

  • Denver, CO
  • 3 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 3 days ago

Applications will be received until April 29, 2025. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by...

Teacher-Elementary Affective Needs (School Year 2025-2026)

  • Thornton, CO
  • 3 days ago
  • Thornton, CO
  • 3 days ago

Teacher-Elementary Affective Needs (School Year 2025-2026) JobID: 12035 + Position Type: Teaching: Special Education + Date Posted: 4/7/2025 + Location: Leroy Elementary School + Closing Date:...

Elementary - Primary Teacher

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 3 days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 3 days ago

Elementary - Primary Teacher Employer Widefield School District #3 Location Colorado Springs, CO, US Salary Competitive categories Employer Widefield School District #3 Location Colorado Springs,...

3rd Grade Teacher - RHES SY 25-26

  • Gypsum, CO
  • 3 days ago
  • Gypsum, CO
  • 3 days ago

Contribute to the professional development of other teachers including but not limited to modeling the use and application of best practices, and peer support with lesson planning and designing consistent...

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