Upper Grammar School Teacher (4th-6th Grade)

Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Colorado•Windsor, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The teacher is responsible for delivering high-quality instruction and fostering a positive, supportive learning environment. This role includes guiding students through structured, content-rich lessons in a specific discipline, nurturing intellectual curiosity, and instilling moral and civic virtues. Teachers provide students with a robust educational experience during each class period, ensuring they develop academically and personally. In addition, teachers are expected to maintain clear expectations, demonstrate subject matter expertise, and care for the individual growth of each student.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or a minimum of 36 credit hours in Early Childhood Education (Colorado Teaching license is NOT required)
Teachers with a bachelor's degree, at a minimum 36 hours of higher education credit in the subject area of instruction preferred (In some cases, a passing grade in a content exam will suffice.)
Strong background in relevant content areas with a willingness to receive specific training
Commitment to the policies, mission, and vision of Ascent Classical Academy Charter Schools, Inc.
Conviction in the values of a rigorous liberal arts education
Commitment to model moral character in line with the school's core virtues
Adherence to all ACACS policies, including but not limited to the Employee Handbook, Family Handbook, and applicable school and board policies
Proficiency in English verbal and written
Proficiency in a variety of teaching strategies and techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills with the ability to effectively articulate information and issues
Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire students to achieve their personal best
Proven ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment with superior organization and computer skills
Ability to develop positive and professional relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and team members
Ability to provide excellent customer service while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism
Creative problem-solving skills and adaptability to challenges
Patience, reliability, and a positive attitude
Demonstrate consistent and reliable attendance by adhering to assigned work hours, reporting on time, and following proper procedures for absences or tardiness to ensure minimal disruption to students, colleagues, and school operations.
Other duties as assigned

Responsibilities

Plan lessons and deliver instruction for a class of approximately 25-32 students according to ACA's classical curriculum and pedagogy
Develop and maintain a climate and culture of joy, order, and wonder in the classroom, managing student misconduct promptly and appropriately
Teach and mentor students, utilizing classical pedagogy.
Engage professionally and charitably with students, parents, other faculty, and staff
Actively seek collaborative relationships with parents and mentor students in the pursuit of their own flourishing
Model good judgment, prudence, virtue, self-discipline, and responsibility
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 Student Services team to meet requirements of special educational plans, such as IEPs, 504s, and others
Develop and implement student interventions, and collaborate with intervention specialists in the creation and implementation of student IEPs
Engage in professional development to deepen understanding of subject content and classical pedagogy
Use appropriate technology in teaching and learning processes, record keeping, assessment, evaluation, and performance analysis
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
Maintain confidentiality in student records
Maintains a collegial, professional relationship with students, parents, and colleagues as a partner in the community of learners
Demonstrate consistent and reliable attendance by adhering to assigned work hours, reporting on time, and following proper procedures for absences or tardiness to ensure minimal disruption to students, colleagues, and school operations.
Other duties as assigned