Job Title: Latin Teacher Grades 6th - 9thLocation: Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction (ACAGJ), Grand Junction, COFLSA Status: ExemptReports To: Dean of Upper School/HeadmasterWork days: M-F -School and professional development daysCompensation Range: $45,000 - $55,000 annuallyStart Date: August 1, 2024**Please note all teachers will need to be able to attend teacher training in Hillsdale, MI, for up to 10 days in June. Travel to the conference, as well as lodging and food, are covered by ACAGJ and Hillsdale.Benefits Available:We understand the importance of providing support and benefits that recognize their dedication and impact. Teachers enjoy paid time off for holidays, seasonal breaks, and summers. With the opportunity to positively influence students daily, job security is assured, as there is always a demand for exceptional educators. Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive compensation, full-time employees having access to employer-covered monthly premiums for specific health, dental, and vision plans, and employer contributions to health savings accounts for those opting for high-deductible plans. We also offer a percentage match to retirement accounts and an assistance program featuring free counseling and advisory sessions. Additional benefits include paid time off and sick pay. Furthermore, we provide extensive training and mentoring opportunities, such as partnerships with Hillsdale College, to foster ongoing professional growth and development. Moreover, teachers receive annual salaries distributed over 12 months for financial stability throughout the year.Position SummaryAt Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction, teachers create their lessons within the framework set by our content-rich curriculum in collaboration with colleagues and partnership with Hillsdale College's Barney Charter School Initiative. Teachers are dedicated to mastering the key elements of their instruction and to their students' intellectual and moral betterment. Ascent Classical Academies teachers take seriously their own moral and intellectual improvement as part of a hard-working, supportive, and excellence-driven culture.ACAGJ is seeking a Latin teacher for 6th- 9th grades.At Ascent Classical Academies, Latin is a required course in grades six through eight, and high-school students must take a full year of Latin to graduate. Students will study Latin using Lingua Latina and Learn to Read Latin. Often, students will take Latin through their senior year.Successful candidatesFoster professional relationships with faculty and staffSeek collaborative relationships with parents and mentor students to pursue their own flourishingModel moral character in line with the school's core virtues and the pursuit of the Good, True, and BeautifulRequired Skills/Abilities
Bachelor's Degree
Strong background in the Latin language, having majored in classics, classical history, or a related discipline with substantial coursework in Latin
Eligibility to work in the United States
Satisfactory background check is required by state law and Colorado Department of Education
Conviction in the values of a rigorous liberal arts education
Loyalty to Ascent Classical Academy Charter Schools, Inc.'s (ACACS) mission and vision and commitment to model moral character in line with the school's core virtues
Adherence to all ACACS policies, including but not limited to the Employee Handbook, Family Handbook, and all applicable school and board policies
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Proven ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
Creative problem-solving skills
Willingness to perform other related duties as necessary, i.e., teach other subjects related to the classics (e.g., literature, history, Greek, or another foreign language)
Preferred skills/abilities:Master's Degree is a bonus but not requiredSchool ExperienceA teacher's license is not required/preferredTaught other subjects related to the classics (e.g., literature, history, Greek, or another foreign language)Essential Functions: Please review the job descriptionPhysical Requirements
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer or standing to teach
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
Must be able to traverse the classroom and adjust one's tone and height by bending or leaning in order to teach each child.
Ascent Classical Academy Charter Schools, Inc. (ACACS) is a network of public charter schools in Colorado comprised of four campuses. The governing Board of Directors at ACACS has contracted with Minga Education Group (MEG) to provide employment services for all staff at ACACS. Through this partnership, MEG provides employment services, a personnel system for human resources, benefits, payroll services, and access to 401(k) plan. For naming purposes, Minga Education Group is the employer.