Upper School Literature and Language Arts Teacher Classical Charter School Yr

Overview

Job Title: Upper School Literature/Language Arts Teacher

Location: Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction (ACAGJ)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports to: Dean of Upper School

Work Hours/Days: Monday through Friday, full school day, professional development and work days.

Position Summary: Are you looking to join a teaching staff that values excellence, character, and professionalism? As a Hillsdale K-12 Candidate Member school, we seek to provide a high level academic program, founded in the virtues. 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.

Additionally, Upper School teachers may be asked to provide coverage for other teachers as needed. The ideal candidate will be organized and devoted to helping students grow in wisdom and virtue.

• 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
• Assist in daily operations of the school (e.g., taking attendance, supervising student arrivals, passing periods in hallways, lunchtime and recess supervision, subbing for other teachers during non-class times) on a shared schedule
• Participate in professional development as offered by ACACS and Hillsdale College's K12 Office
• Maintain a collegial, professional relationship with students, parents, and colleagues as a partner in the community of learners
• 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

• Bachelor's degree and passing score on the State Praxis in the subject area required
• Teachers with a bachelor's degree in the subject taught are preferred, or at a minimum 36 hours of higher education credit in the subject area of instruction. (In some cases, a passing grade in a content exam will suffice.)
• Ability to teach upper-level courses
• All faculty will be required to participate in a study of Tried and True by Daniel Copeland and The Abolition of Man by C.S. Lewis
• 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
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire students to achieve their personal best
• Creative problem-solving skills and adaptability to challenges
• Patience, reliability, and a positive attitude

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds
• Must be able to traverse the classroom and the school
• Must be able to supervise outdoor duties