Founding Kindergarten- Second Grade Teaching Positions

Start Date:August 2026School Opening:August 2026On-Site Full-time:Colorado Springs, COu00a0Compensation Salaried Exempt:$50,000 - $85,000 (DOE)Overviewu00a0-Spruce Community School is looking for exceptional educators to launch our founding kindergarten, first grade, and second grade classrooms. As a Founding Teacher, you will create a joyful, rigorous, and community-connected learning environment where young learners build strong academic foundations, develop social-emotional skills, and cultivate a deep love of learning.At Spruce, we believe that children, like trees, grow in two directions:- They deepen their roots in self-discovery and foundational academic and social skills.- They extend their branches to enrich their surroundings through project-based learning and place-based education.Our Mission:At Spruce Community School, students find their purpose through adaptive thinking and joyful engagement as we reimagine academic excellence.Spruce is a place where curiosity, kindness, and courage drive every 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