Long Term Substitute Grammar School Teacher at Classical Charter School
About The Position
Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction seeks a full-time long-term substitute Grammar School Teacher to provide instruction from November into January. The school is a Hillsdale K-12 Candidate Member school whose academic program is founded on the virtues. The ideal candidate demonstrates high standards of excellence, professionalism, warm rapport with students, clear communication with parents, organization, and dedication to helping students grow in wisdom and virtue. The teacher prepares and delivers grammar-level instruction using classical pedagogy, aligned with Hillsdale College's K-12 Program Guide. The role includes assessing and supporting student progress, communicating with families, collaborating with student services, participating in professional development, and sharing in daily school operations. The position reports to the Dean of Grammar School and works Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., including full school days, professional development, and work days. Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree and be able to teach grammar-level courses. The school seeks candidates with a strong background in relevant content areas, a commitment to its mission and values, and the ability to model its core virtues. Employment requires a comprehensive background check, fingerprinting, verification of qualifications, and reference checks. The recruitment process follows Colorado Department of Education guidelines, and the employer uses E-Verify.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree.
- Ability to teach grammar-level courses.
- Strong background in relevant content areas and 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 ACACS policies, including the Employee Handbook, Family Handbook, and applicable school and board policies.
- Creative problem-solving skills and adaptability.
- Patience, reliability, and a positive attitude.
- Ability to lift up to 15 pounds, traverse the classroom and school, and supervise outdoor duties.
- Successful completion of the required background check, including criminal-record review and fingerprinting.
- Verifiable proof of qualifications or certifications when required, and satisfactory reference checks.
- Familiarity with and adherence to Colorado Department of Education standards.
Nice To Haves
- A bachelor's degree in the subject taught is preferred.
- At least 36 hours of higher education credit in the subject area of instruction is preferred as an alternative to a bachelor's degree in that subject; in some cases, a passing grade in a content exam will suffice.
Responsibilities
- Prepare unit and lesson plans for all courses in alignment with Hillsdale College's K-12 Program Guide.
- Teach and mentor students using classical pedagogy methods.
- Assign, collect, grade, and return student work in a timely manner.
- Proctor or supervise tests during the beginning-, middle-, and end-of-year testing cycles.
- Monitor student progress and evaluate how best to support effective learning.
- Identify struggling or advanced students and provide additional support or academic extensions.
- Collaborate with the Student Services team to meet requirements of special education plans, including IEPs and 504 plans.
- Communicate regularly, usually weekly, with parents.
- Assist with daily school operations, including taking attendance, supervising arrivals, hallway passing periods, lunch, and recess, and substituting for other teachers during non-class times.
- Participate in professional development offered by ACACS and Hillsdale College's K-12 Office.
- Maintain confidentiality of student records.
- Maintain professional and collegial relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Complete all required training.
- Attend reliably, follow assigned work hours, report on time, and follow absence or tardiness procedures.
- Demonstrate written and spoken English proficiency sufficient to perform job responsibilities and communicate in the workplace.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
