Grammar School Teacher-Classical Charter School-4th gr. Elementary Education

Job Title: Grammar School Teacher 4th grade

Location: Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Denver (ACAND) Brighton, CO

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Hours/Days: M-F, School days, and professional development days

Desired Start Date: August 2024 *

*Please note all teachers will need to be able to attend training in Hillsdale, MI, for up to 10 days in June. ACACS and Hillsdale cover travel to the conference, lodging, and food.

Salary Range: $42,000-$50,000 annually

Position Summary:

Are you passionate about classical education? Do you want a greater role in training the hearts and minds of the next generation in a classical, content-rich education? Do you desire to join a community of learners who share your passion, love learning, and work as a team to train future citizens of high moral character?

Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Denver (ACAND) is hiring a 4th grade Grammar School teacher. Our teachers model good character and teach specific curriculum in Singapore Math, Well Ordered Language, and writing through the Institute for Excellence in Writing, as well as literature, poetry, history, and science in alignment with Hillsdale College's K12 Program Guide for each school year

Located in Brighton, CO, just 3 miles from I-25, Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Denver is a growing school offering grades K-8 for the 24-25 school year with plans to expand to K-12 by adding one grade per year.

Essential Functions:

• Teach and mentor students, utilizing classical pedagogy methods
• Actively seek collaborative relationships with parents and mentor students in the pursuit of their own flourishing
• Model moral character in line with the school's core virtues and the pursuit of Good, True, and Beautiful
• Continuously monitor student progress and self-evaluate how best to support effective student learning
• Proactively identify struggling or advanced students to provide additional support or academic extensions
• Maintain confidentiality in student records

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or a minimum of 36 credit hours in Early Childhood Education (Colorado Teaching license is NOT required)
• Commitment to the policies, mission, and vision of Ascent Classical Academy Charter Schools of Colorado
• Commitment to high moral character necessary to sustain ordered liberty and constitutional self-government
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, and the ability to effectively articulate information and issues
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment, superior organization, and computer skills
• Eligibility to work in the United States
• After an offer is accepted, a satisfactory background check as required by state law and Colorado Department of Education
• Willingness to perform other duties as requested

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds
• Must be able to traverse the classroom and the school
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, working on a computer, or standing to teach
• Must be able to supervise outdoor recess

Benefits Available:

• Competitive compensation
• Employer-covered monthly premiums for specific health, dental, and vision plans for full-time employees
• Employer contributions to health savings accounts for those opting for high-deductible plans
• Percentage match to retirement accounts
• Assistance program featuring free counseling and advisory sessions
• Paid time off and sick time off

Ascent Classical Academy Charter Schools, Inc. (ACACS) is a network of public charter schools in Colorado comprised of four campuses. The governing Board of Directors at ACACS has contracted with Minga Education Group (MEG) to provide employment services for all staff at ACACS. Through this partnership, MEG provides employment services, a personnel system for human resources, benefits, payroll services, and access to a 401(k) plan. For naming purposes, Minga Education Group is the employer.