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Aspen Academy, a PK-8 independent school located in Greenwood Village, Colorado, is seeking a skilled and inspiring K-8 Fitness Teacher. This position is ideal for educators who thrive in a dynamic environment, teaching various age groups throughout the day, and who are adept at planning and adapting lessons to meet the diverse needs of learners. The successful candidate will collaborate with a talented team of educators and will have the unique opportunity to connect with nearly every student in the school. At Aspen Academy, we are not just an educational institution; we are a community dedicated to shaping the leaders of tomorrow. Our commitment to Next Generation education distinguishes us, as we equip students with essential life skills for future success. We view learning as a means to ignite the personal passions and interests of each student, fostering an environment where they can thrive. Our unique leadership, finance, and entrepreneurial development (LiFE) program prepares students for real-world challenges, allowing them to build lasting relationships with peers and teachers through small class sizes and a community-focused approach. Diversity and inclusion are foundational principles at Aspen Academy, and we are passionate about cultivating a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment that celebrates and supports differences. Our values—Be Kind, Do Good, Work Hard, Make the World Better—guide our mission to edify and inspire students and educators to grow, learn, and lead. We aspire to be a national leader in innovative and transformative education. As a Fitness Teacher, you will cultivate students' curiosity, engagement, growth, and performance across academic, intellectual, social, and emotional domains. You will set empathetic limits, encourage natural consequences, and foster responsible decision-making in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will be a competent, compassionate, creative, dedicated, and enthusiastic professional committed to personal growth and improvement. Strong instructional pedagogy, curiosity, and expertise in fitness content are essential, along with excellent communication skills, time management, organization, social and emotional intelligence, and cultural competency.