Current Openings
SOAR is hiring. See our current list of job openings below. If you have any questions, please contact our school office at (720) 287-5100.
Kindergarten Teacher
2026-2027 School Year, starts August 5, 2026
- Denver
- Full Time
SOAR’s collective responsibility is to offer a holistic approach to education that implements rigorous academic instruction in conjunction with an active classroom. Our model challenges students to think critically and take active roles in their classrooms and communities. Our school gives students the academic and character-building skills they need as learners and leaders.
SOAR Vision: SOAR students create full and meaningful lives, enrich our democracy, and create a more just society.
Do you believe kindergarten is where the magic of learning begins? Are you energized by laughter, questions, movement, and those powerful “aha!” moments? We’re looking for a passionate, reflective, and joyful Kindergarten Teacher to join our diverse learning community—one that honors every child’s identity, strengths, and potential.
About Our Community
Our school is a vibrant, inclusive environment where:
- Diversity is celebrated and centered
- Relationships come first
- Families are true partners
- Social-emotional learning and academics go hand in hand
- Educators collaborate, grow, and support one another
We believe that kindergarten sets the foundation not just for school, but for life—and we take that responsibility seriously while keeping learning playful, engaging, and meaningful.
What You’ll Do
As a Kindergarten Teacher, you will:
- Create a warm, welcoming, and structured classroom where all students feel safe, valued, and capable
- Design developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive lessons aligned to standards
- Foster early literacy, numeracy, curiosity, and a love of learning.
- Support social-emotional growth through routines, play, and restorative practices
- Collaborate with special education staff, instructional assistants, and support teams
- Build strong, trusting relationships with families and caregivers
- Reflect on practice and engage in ongoing professional learning
Who You Are
You might be a great fit if you:
- Believe all children can learn and thrive with the right support
- Value inclusion, equity, and culturally responsive teaching
- Bring creativity, patience, flexibility, and joy to your work
- Are reflective, collaborative, and open to feedback
- Have a valid Teaching License
Why Join Us?
- Supportive leadership and a collaborative team culture
- A diverse, joyful student community
- Commitment to staff wellness and professional growth
- Supportive instructional leadership and coaching
- Higher pay and better benefits than Denver Public Schools and neighboring districts.
- Teachers in our community receive a twice-yearly bonus in recognition of their commitment to serving a school community with significant needs and tremendous strengths.
If you’re excited to challenge students academically, cultivate leadership, and prepare learners for success beyond elementary school, we’d love to hear from you.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
5th Grade Teacher
2026-2027 School Year, starts August 5, 2026
- Denver
- Full Time
SOAR’s collective responsibility is to offer a holistic approach to education that implements rigorous academic instruction in conjunction with an active classroom. Our model challenges students to think critically and take active roles in their classrooms and communities. Our school gives students the academic and character-building skills they need as learners and leaders.
SOAR Vision: SOAR students create full and meaningful lives, enrich our democracy, and create a more just society.
Fifth grade is a culminating year in elementary school. Students are expected to think critically, communicate clearly, manage increasing academic demands, and take greater ownership of their learning—all while preparing for the transition to middle school. We are seeking a confident, reflective, and growth-minded 5th Grade Teacher who is committed to academic excellence, student leadership, and helping learners step into their next chapter with confidence.
About Our Community
Our school is a vibrant, inclusive environment where:
- Diversity is celebrated and centered
- Relationships come first
- Families are true partners
- Social-emotional learning and academics go hand in hand
- Educators collaborate, grow, and support one another
Fourth grade is where effort, instruction, and feedback begin to compound—and where strong teaching makes an unmistakable difference.
What You’ll Do
As a 5th Grade Teacher, you will:
- Deliver rigorous, standards-aligned instruction in literacy, math, science, and social studies
- Strengthen advanced reading comprehension, analytical writing, and academic discourse
- Deepen mathematical reasoning through multi-step problem-solving and conceptual understanding
- Prepare students for upper-elementary and state assessments while maintaining meaningful, engaging instruction
- Explicitly teach organization, time management, self-advocacy, and study skills to support middle school readiness
- Foster student leadership, collaboration, and accountability
- Use assessment data to monitor progress, provide targeted interventions, and extend learning
- Create a structured classroom environment that promotes independence, perseverance, and productive struggle
- Collaborate with grade-level teams, interventionists, and special education staff
- Partner with families to support academic growth and the transition to middle school
- Communicate clearly with families about progress, expectations, and growth
Who You Are
You might be a great fit if you:
- Are motivated by student growth and progress over time
- Believe all students can meet grade-level expectations with effective instruction and support
- Have a strong understanding of upper elementary literacy and math progressions
- Use data as a tool for empowerment, not pressure
- Understand the academic and social demands of the middle school transition
- Embrace culturally responsive, inclusive teaching practices
- Are reflective, organized, and committed to continuous improvement
- Have a valid Teaching License
Why Join Us?
- Supportive leadership and a collaborative team culture
- A diverse, joyful student community
- Commitment to staff wellness and professional growth
- Supportive instructional leadership and coaching
- Higher pay and better benefits than Denver Public Schools and neighboring districts.
- Teachers in our community receive a twice-yearly bonus in recognition of their commitment to serving a school community with significant needs and tremendous strengths.
If you’re excited to challenge students academically, cultivate leadership, and prepare learners for success beyond elementary school, we’d love to hear from you.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Instructional Assistant
2026-2027 School Year, Starts August 10, 2026
- Denver
- Full Time
SOAR is committed to providing excellent educational opportunities to students in Far Northeast Denver. SOAR offers a holistic approach to education that implements rigorous academic instruction in conjunction with an active classroom.
SOAR Vision: SOAR students create full and meaningful lives, enrich our democracy, and create a more just society.
Purpose statement
In daily practice, Instructional Assistants (IA’s) work alongside teachers and administrators. Our IA’s provide instruction to small groups in the areas of literacy and math. In addition, IA’s assist with the supervision of students during emergency protocols, school events, lunch/recess and/or fieldwork as well as perform clerical duties.
Essential responsibilities
- Follows the daily schedule as prescribed; adjusts to work assignments and/or schedule changes
- Supervise individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, lunchroom, arrival/dismissal, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
- Follows the daily schedule as prescribed; adjusts to work assignments and/or schedule changes
- Supervise individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, lunchroom, arrival/dismissal, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
- Helping with classroom setup (arranging, setting up table tools, moving desks/chairs).
- Supervises students during transitions through the school building, outside of the school building and into other buildings on campus.
- Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning initially introduced by the classroom teacher;
- Assists the teacher in preparing materials for direct instructional activity, including locating, copying, laminating, collating, distributing and/or grouping materials to support instructional activities planned by the teacher.
- Administers student assessments;
- Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning initially introduced by the classroom teacher;
- Participates wholeheartedly in professional development and team meetings/collaborations;
- Guides independent study, enrichment work and remedial work set up and assigned by the classroom teacher;
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- A high school diploma OR equivalency.
- Ability to continuously adapt to an ever changing environment.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move for extended periods of time.
- Ability to lift, carry, or move up to [25–50] pounds (e.g., instructional materials, adaptive equipment, assisting students).
- Experience as a an instructional aide supporting a teacher or multiple teachers.
- Other relevant experience working with elementary aged students in a structured setting may be considered.
- Associates degree OR a passing grade on the Work Keys test.
Why Join Us?
- Supportive leadership and a collaborative team culture
- A diverse, joyful student community
- Commitment to staff wellness and professional growth
- Supportive instructional leadership and coaching
- The opportunity to shape strong academic identities at a critical stage of development
- Higher pay and better benefits than Denver Public Schools and neighboring districts.
- Teachers in our community receive a twice-yearly bonus in recognition of their commitment to serving a school community with significant needs and tremendous strengths.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person