Bilingual Kindergarten Teacher

"Our mission is to ensure that every student develops the enduring knowledge, skills, and character to thrive in a changing world."

Position: Bilingual Kindergarten Teacher
School Year: 2026-2027
Location:Basalt Elementary School
Reports to: Basalt Elementary School Principal
Classification: Certified Exempt - Full-Time (1.0 FTE / 40 hours per week)
Contract Period: 185 working days
 

Salary Range

• *$54,000 to $83,500 (Based on education and years of relevant teaching experience) *The annual salary listed above is based on a full-time, 8-hour workday (FTE 1) and a full working calendar. For positions with less than a full FTE or reduced hours, such as part-time or late-start positions, the salary will be prorated accordingly. Certified Salary Schedule
• Credentialed teaching experience outside the District or U.S. may be considered in salary placement. See our Salary Placement Criteria for more information.

Benefits

• The Roaring Fork School District (RFSD) offers full district paid employee health benefits, including medical, life, voluntary vision, dental, and dependent coverage. Other benefits include, paid leave, CO PERA (pension plan) enrollment with district contribution, TSA options, employee assistance programs (EAP) and supplemental insurance. In addition, RFSD offers highly reduced and payroll deducted ski passes and an employee referral program.  RFSD Benefits Guide
• RFSD prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying in all district activities. Read the district's full nondiscrimination statement online at  https://go.boarddocs.com/co/rfsd/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=DBTU5S7A6CE2.

About us

• With 14 schools and 5,600 students, the Roaring Fork School District is located in the culturally vibrant and naturally stunning Roaring Fork Valley serving the communities of Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, and Basalt. The Roaring Fork Schools believe that teachers are our most important asset, and our teachers enjoy a true teacher voice in decision-making; clear and collaborative leadership; small class sizes; a highly competitive and progressive salary schedule; access to our affordable housing program; and a culture of self-care and well-being. We believe diversity is a strength, and our staff makes a real difference for our students who come from different ethnicities, cultures, and socio-economic backgrounds.

Position Overview

• Basalt Elementary School is seeking applications for a dynamic, knowledgeable, innovative, Kindergarten teacher to ensure that every student develops the enduring knowledge, skills and character to thrive in a changing world. 

Desired Qualifications

• Elementary teaching experience
• Experience teaching students to learn to read; recent training in the science of reading
• Experience with experiential education, project-based learning, or other similar models.
• Experience teaching a diverse population of students.
• Experience in adventure, outdoor, and/or environmental education settings.
• Strong background in literacy and mathematics instruction.
• Bilingual (Spanish-English). Native Spanish speaker preferred. 

Physical Requirements 

• May include, standing and walking for extended periods; bend, stoop, and lift materials; reach for supplies on high shelves; use manual dexterity for tasks like writing and using technology; communicate clearly and effectively with students; climb stairs in multi-level buildings.

We look forward to reviewing your application and hope to find a passionate special education educator who will thrive in our supportive, collaborative school environment!