Grammar School Teacher Kindergarten at Classical Charter School
About The Position
Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Denver is hiring kindergarten teachers for the 2026-2027 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. ACAND is a growing school, offering grades K-10 for the 2026-27 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, clear communication with parents, and a can-do attitude to join our team. The ideal candidate will be organized, diligent, and devoted to helping students grow in wisdom and virtue.
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
- Ability to provide excellent customer service and always maintain confidentiality and professionalism
- Willingness to support the school leadership team as needed
- Willingness to perform other duties as requested
Responsibilities
- Prepare unit and lesson plans and teach specific curriculum in Singapore Math, Well Ordered Language, and writing through the Institute for Excellence in Writing, as well as 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
- Actively 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 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
- Complete all required training and provide documentation
- 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
Benefits
- ACACS and Hillsdale cover conference travel, lodging, and meals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
