Art Teacher K8 Classical Charter School School Year 2026

Overview

Job Title: Art Teacher (K-8)

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

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports to: Dean of Faculty

Work Hours/Days: Monday through Friday, 7:15am-3:30pm and 3:30-4:30 one day a week. A detailed calendar including holidays, breaks, and professional development opportunities will be provided upon hire.

Salary Range: $45, annually, depending on experience and education

Desired

Start Date:

August 2026, with required attendance at teacher training conference in Hillsdale, MI, in June of 2026

• Prepare unit and weekly/daily lesson plans following curriculum guidelines for each 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)
• Organize, prepare, and facilitate at least one community building event or opportunity during the school year featuring student artwork
• 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 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
• Effectively communicate with supervisor and teammates
• Complete all required training and provide documentation as well as official college transcripts within 90 days of hire date
• 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
• Demonstrate proficiency in both written and spoken English to effectively perform their job responsibilities and communicate in the workplace
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree or a minimum of 36 credit hours in Education or an Art related field (Colorado Teaching license is NOT required) / passing score on the State Praxis in the subject area
• A strong preference is given to candidates with an Art Education degree and/or certification in teaching pedagogies
• Commitment to the mission and vision of Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Denver
• Commitment to high moral character necessary to sustain ordered liberty and constitutional self-government
• Adherence to all school policies
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
• Ability to develop positive and professional relationships with students, parents, and colleagues
• Creative problem-solving skills

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds
• Must be able to traverse classroom and building
• Must be able to provide instruction in various spaces dependent upon facilities availability
• Must be able to transport teaching materials and manipulatives
• Must be able to supervise outdoor recess periods for up to 25 minutes outdoors

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. 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…