Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Colorado seeks a full-time Upper School Latin (7th/8th grade) and History Teacher. The Upper School at ACA consists of grades 7-12. Teachers are responsible for the education of their students. They are expected to demonstrate high moral character and have mastery of the subjects they teach. Teachers will work collaboratively to create a working and learning environment for all students that is safe, secure, and respectful. This position would report to the Dean of Faculty and begin immediately upon hire.The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to, the following:
Plan lessons and deliver instruction according to ACA's classical curriculum and pedagogy
Develop and maintain a climate and culture of joy, order, and wonder in the classroom, managing student misconduct promptly and appropriately
Engage professionally and charitably with students, parents, other faculty, and staff
Model good judgment, prudence, virtue, self-discipline, and responsibility
Develop and implement student interventions, and collaborate with intervention specialists in the creation and implementation of student IEPs
Engage in professional development to deepen understanding of subject content and classical pedagogy
Use appropriate technology in teaching and learning processes, record keeping, assessment, evaluation, and performance analysis
Qualified candidates will meet the following requirements:
A Bachelor's Degree in a related field from a fully accredited college
Previous experience in classical education is preferred but not required
Possess excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to communicate with students, staff and guardians in a professional manner
Exemplary work habits verified by previous employers
Strong candidates will support the school's Mission: to develop the moral and intellectual skills, habits, and virtues upon which independent, responsible, and joyful lives are built, in the firm belief that such lives are the basis for a free and flourishing republic. This is achieved by working to train the minds and improve the hearts of young people through a classical, content-rich education in the liberal arts and sciences, with instruction in the principles of moral character and civic virtue in an orderly and disciplined environment.Candidates must attach a letter of introduction, a C.V. or resume, and three character references to their application. All teaching candidates must also attach a 300-500 word "statement of educational philosophy."