Long-Term Substitute: Elementary Math Teacher 2025-26 School year

Job Title: Long-Term Substitute: Elementary Math Teacher

Employment Status: Full Time, temporary

Start Date: July 31, 2025

End Date: January 31, 2026 (approximate)

Supervisor: Leadership staff member, AXIS International Academy Fort Collins

Compensation: $20 - $25 per hour.  Position includes optional health benefits, as well as retirement benefits through Colorado Public Employee Retirement Association copera.org.

Application Deadline: July 14, 2025

About Us:

AXIS International Academy is a tuition-free, language immersion elementary charter school located in central Fort Collins at 2700 S. Lemay Ave. In addition to learning English Language Arts and Math in English, our students also learn a second language (French, Mandarin Chinese, or Spanish) as part of their school day.

The mission of AXIS International Academy is to empower learners to be thriving citizens of character in their local and global communities by instilling four educational priorities: Academic excellence through Core Knowledge and Singapore Math, X Cross-cultural and global competence, Immersion in world languages, and Social-emotional and cognitive skills development.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a passionate, creative, and dedicated Long-Term Substitute Elementary Math Teacher to join AXIS International Academy. The ideal candidate will inspire young learners, develop strong mathematical foundations, and create engaging learning experiences that leverage the Singapore Math approach.

Responsibilities:

• Implement Singapore Math curriculum with understanding of its pedagogical approach
• Utilize math manipulatives and hands-on learning tools to enhance student understanding of mathematical concepts
• Deliver dynamic, interactive lessons that engage diverse learners and support students with varying mathematical skill levels.
• Assess student progress through various methods including formative and summative assessments
• Use data from assessments to guide instructional decisions
• Communicate regularly with parents about student progress and mathematical development
• Foster a positive, supportive classroom environment that encourages mathematical thinking and problem-solving
• Maintain clear expectations for behavior, promote a safe and respectful learning environment
• Collaborate with team members to plan lessons, analyze student data, and develop strategies for continuous improvement
• Communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with all people including those from diverse cultural and educational backgrounds.
• Maintain accurate student records

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, degree in Elementary Education or Mathematics Education preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience, preferably in an elementary setting.
• Strong understanding of mathematical concepts and effective teaching strategies appropriate for elementary students
• Excellent communication, organization and classroom management skills

Preferred Skills:

• Previous teaching experience using Singapore Math curriculum
• Bilingual capabilities in Spanish, Mandarin, or French