Upper Grammar School Teacher (4th-6th Grade)

Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Colorado•Windsor, CO

About The Position

The Upper Grammar School Teacher delivers high-quality instruction and fosters a positive, supportive learning environment for students in grades 4–6. The role guides students through structured, content-rich lessons in a specific discipline using Ascent Classical Academy’s classical curriculum and pedagogy, while nurturing intellectual curiosity and moral and civic virtues. Teachers are expected to provide a robust educational experience during each class period, maintain clear expectations, demonstrate subject matter expertise, and support each student’s academic and personal growth. The teacher works with a class of approximately 25–32 students and collaborates with families, colleagues, the Student Services team, and intervention specialists. The role includes assessing and monitoring student progress, providing interventions or academic extensions, communicating regularly with parents, participating in professional development, using appropriate educational technology, and assisting with daily school operations. Teachers must maintain confidentiality, reliable attendance, and professional relationships within the school community. Candidates are subject to a comprehensive background check, which may include fingerprinting, and must provide verifiable proof of qualifications when applicable. Reference checks are conducted. The employer states that its recruitment process follows Colorado Education Department guidelines and that it uses E-Verify.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or a minimum of 36 credit hours in Early Childhood Education.
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 modeling 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.
Proficiency in spoken and written English.
Proficiency in a variety of teaching strategies and techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including the ability to articulate information and issues effectively.
Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and inspire students.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment, with strong organization and computer skills.
Ability to develop positive and professional relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and team members.
Ability to provide excellent customer service while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
Creative problem-solving skills and adaptability.
Patience, reliability, and a positive attitude.
Ability to lift up to 15 pounds, traverse the classroom and school, sit for prolonged periods, work on a computer, stand to teach, and supervise indoor and outdoor activities.
Successful completion of the required comprehensive background check; fingerprinting may be required.
Consent to the background-check process and understanding of the stated screening criteria.
Provide verifiable proof of qualifications or certifications when applicable and undergo reference checks.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree and at least 36 hours of higher education credit in the subject area of instruction are preferred.
In some cases, a passing grade in a content exam may suffice.

Responsibilities

Plan lessons and deliver instruction to approximately 25–32 students according to ACA’s classical curriculum and pedagogy.
Develop and maintain a classroom climate and culture of joy, order, and wonder, and manage student misconduct promptly and appropriately.
Teach and mentor students using classical pedagogy.
Engage professionally and charitably with students, parents, faculty, and staff.
Build collaborative relationships with parents and mentor students in their pursuit of flourishing.
Model good judgment, prudence, virtue, self-discipline, and responsibility.
Assign, collect, grade, and return student work in a timely manner.
Proctor or supervise tests during the beginning-, middle-, and end-of-year testing cycle.
Monitor student progress and evaluate how best to support effective learning.
Identify students who are struggling or advanced and provide additional support or academic extensions.
Collaborate with the Student Services team to meet requirements of special educational plans, including IEPs and 504 plans.
Develop and implement student interventions and collaborate with intervention specialists on student IEPs.
Participate in professional development to deepen understanding of subject content and classical pedagogy.
Use appropriate technology for teaching and learning, record keeping, assessment, evaluation, and performance analysis.
Communicate regularly with parents, usually weekly.
Assist with daily school operations, including attendance, student arrival, hallway passing periods, lunch, and recess supervision, according to a shared schedule.
Maintain confidentiality in student records.
Maintain collegial and professional relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
Maintain reliable attendance, adhere to assigned work hours, report on time, and follow procedures for absences or tardiness.
Perform other duties as assigned.