Humanities Teacher Middle School (6th-8th grade)

Job Title: Middle School Humanities Teacher

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

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports to: Headmaster

Work Days: Monday-Friday (typically 7:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.)

School days and professional development days

Start Date: August 2024*

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

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

Position Summary:

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, who love learning, and who work as a team to train future citizens of high moral character? Are you passionate about classical education or have a willingness to learn?

Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Denver is hiring a Middle School Humanities Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. This position includes teaching a variety of humanities classes (grammar, history, literature, and composition) for the 6th-8th grades for a total of 5 sections. We follow Hillsdale College's program for curriculum.

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.

We seek teachers with high standards of excellence, a professional demeanor, a warm rapport with students, clear communication with parents, and a can-do attitude to join our team. The ideal candidate will be organized and devoted to helping students grow in wisdom and virtue.

Essential Functions:

• Prepare unit and lesson plans for all courses in alignment with Hillsdale College's K12 Program Guide for each school year
• Teach and mentor students, utilizing classical pedagogy methods
• Assign, collect, grade and return graded work in a timely manner
• Proctor or supervise tests on the annual testing cycle (beginning of year, middle of year, end of year)
• 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
• Collaborate with Students Services team to meet requirements of special educational plans, such as IEPs, 504s, and others
• Communicate regularly, usually weekly, with parents
• Assist in daily operations of the school (e.g., taking attendance, supervising student arrivals, passing periods in hallways, lunchtime and recess supervision) on a shared schedule
• Participate in professional development as offered by ACAND and Hillsdale College's K12 Office
• Maintain confidentiality in student records
• Maintain a collegial, professional relationship with students, parents, and colleagues as a partner in the community of learners
• Willingness to perform other duties as requested

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree
• Strong background in content areas; willingness to receive specific training
• 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
• Ability to develop positive and professional relationships with team members
• Ability to provide excellent customer service and always maintain confidentiality and professionalism
• Eligibility to work in the United States
• After an offer is accepted, a satisfactory background check as required by state law and the Colorado Department of Education

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 401(k) plan. For naming purposes, Minga Education Group is the employer.