Job Description

Job Title: Grammar School Teacher - 1st grade

Location: Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Denver

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports to: Dean of Grammar School

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

Desired Start Date : August 1, 2025 *

*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: $45,000-52,000 annually

Position Summary:

Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Denver (ACAND) is hiring Grammar School teachers for the 2025-2026 school year. Our teachers model good character, teach phonics-based literacy, Singapore math, classic children's stories, and the great ideas and works of history and science.

Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Denver is a growing school, offering grades K-9 for the 2025-26 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, warm rapport with students, clear communication with parents, and a can-do attitude to join our team.

Essential Functions:

• Prepare unit and lesson plans and teach specific curriculum in Singapore Math, Literacy Essentials, and literature, poetry, history, and science in alignment with Hillsdale College's K12 Program Guide for each school year
• Teach and mentor students, utilizing classical pedagogy methods
• Foster professional relationships with faculty and staff
• 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
• Assign, collect, grade, and return graded work in a timely manner
• Proctor tests on the annual testing cycle (beginning of year, middle of year, end of year)
• Monitor student progress and self-evaluate how best to support effective student learning
• 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
• 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

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
• Ability to develop positive and professional relationships with team members
• Ability to provide excellent customer service and always maintain confidentiality and professionalism
• Willingness to support the school leadership team as needed

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

Mandatory Background Checks: In alignment with our commitment to student safety, all candidates are required to undergo a comprehensive background check, which includes reviewing criminal records and may require fingerprinting. Please be aware that certain findings in the background check may disqualify a candidate from employment in a school setting. These may include, but are not limited to:

• Convictions for violent crimes, such as assault or domestic violence.
• Convictions for offenses against children, including abuse or endangerment.
• Drug-related offenses, particularly those involving the distribution or trafficking of controlled substances.
• Certain felony convictions, depending on their nature and recency.
• History of certain misdemeanors that may raise concerns about a candidate's suitability for working in an educational environment. Submission of this application signifies your consent to this process and understanding of these criteria.

Verification of Qualifications: You will be asked to provide verifiable proof for roles that demand specific qualifications or certifications (such as teaching credentials). We also conduct reference checks to validate your professional history and qualifications.

Adherence to Colorado Education Laws: Our recruitment process strictly follows the guidelines and regulations set forth by the Colorado Department of Education. We expect all applicants to be familiar with and adhere to these standards.

Our company participates in E-Verify. We will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

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