~2026-2027 School Year!~
At Wamsley Elementary, "We Encourage Success" - in our students, in our teachers, in our staff, and in our families.
Our school is focused on creating the best culture and climate for our staff, our students and our families. We emphasize inclusion because if our students feel loved, if our teachers feel supported, and our families feel welcomed, students feel free to learn and explore, teachers are creative and families support the development of their child.
Wamsley Elementary and staff set high expectations focused on perseverance, growth mindset, positive energy and a sense of urgency.
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Position Summary: Responsible to plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences and establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities. Responsible for working effectively with a team comprised of paraprofessionals, teachers, administrators, parents and District office staff with the purpose of providing quality educational services for each and every student, each and every day, without exception.
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Status: Full-Time, 165 Days Per Year, 36 Hours Per Week
Title: 1st Grade Teacher
Location: Wamsley Elementary School, Rifle CO
Salary Range:
No in district experience salary range: $44,731-$67,102
In district experience salary range: $44,731-$123,977
Salary Schedules
Benefits: Garfield Re-2 School District offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, prescription drug coverage, medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, aflac products, employee assistance programs, surgery plus opportunities, paid time off, sick leave, vacation leave, holiday pay, PERA retirement plan with 21.4% contribution, identity theft protection, local discounts, Verizon Wireless discount, and more.
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Certified Teacher Position Information: License Cheat Sheet
Are you interested in becoming a teacher but don't have a teaching license? We might have some options for you!
Path 1-Alternative Licensure- If you have a bachelor's degree, we can enroll you in an online, alternative licensure program that is low cost with high level training!
Path 2- Long Term Substitute- Only requires a sub license and you would receive on the job training: Sub license