Part Time Upper School History Teacher at Classical Charter School

Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Denver•Brighton, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Denver seeks a part-time upper school history teacher to teach one section of American History to 1865 and one section of American History since 1865, following Hillsdale College's K-12 Civics curriculum. We seek teachers with high standards of excellence, a professional demeanor, a warm rapport with students, clear communication with parents, and a can-do attitude to join our team.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in the humanities and science (English, History, Philosophy, or a related field), or equivalent experience (Teaching license NOT required).
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
Willingness to perform other duties as requested

Responsibilities

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 the Student Services team to meet the requirements of special educational plans, such as IEPs, 504s, and others
Communicate regularly, usually weekly, with parents
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
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