AHS Health and Freshman Academy

Overview

The Freshman Academy & Health Teacher provides instruction that integrates academic skills with personal development, career readiness, and social-emotional learning. The teacher prepares students for academic success, professional communication, financial literacy, and responsible citizenship while fostering resilience, self-awareness, confidence, leadership & healthy habits.

This role emphasizes academic readiness, power skills and healthy habits such as communication, critical thinking, self-advocacy, organization, strategies for physical and emotional wellness, citizenship and teamwork.

• Academic Instruction
  • Deliver engaging lessons and activities that build foundational academic knowledge and real-world skills, including:
  • PSAT/SAT Preparation
  • Writing & Communication
  • Literacy & Study Skills
  • Academic Planning
• Power Skills & Personal Development
  • Guide students in developing essential interpersonal and self-management skills:
  • Growth mindset and motivation for learning
  • Self-awareness and self-advocacy (strengths and areas for growth)
  • Empathy, tolerance, and kindness toward others
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Goal Setting
  • Time management & Organization
• Social-Emotional Learning & Wellness
  • Support student well-being by teaching practical life strategies including:
  • Healthy coping mechanisms
  • Managing stress and overwhelm
  • Creating task plans and prioritized lists
  • Healthy Relationships and Conflict Resolution
  • Drug, alcohol, tobacco, and vaping awareness
  • Basic sex education (health class)

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Human Development, Counseling, Physical Education/Health, or related field (Master's preferred)
• Current CO teaching license in the related content area or pursuing alternative licensure

• Teaching, counseling, or mentoring teens
• Experience with academic coaching, life skills, health/PE

• Strong communication and presentation abilities
• Ability to integrate academic instruction with life-skills & health education
• Classroom management and student engagement skills
• Ability to mentor and guide students' personal growth
• Able to work closely with colleagues to support student success

• Number of teacher days assigned annually by district
• Salary per ASD Master Agreement
• Reports to AHS Building Principal

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the Board's policy and procedure for evaluation of certified/licensed staff.