Fine Arts Education Teacher (Multiple Disciplines) Charter School

Job Title: Fine Arts Education Teacher (Multiple Disciplines)

Location: Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction (ACAGJ)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports to: Dean of Upper School

Work Hours/Days: School calendar- Monday through Friday, Typical School day and Professional days.

Salary Range: $45,000-55,000 annually

Desired Start Date: August 2025, with required attendance at teacher training conference in Hillsdale, MI, in June of 2025

Position Summary:

Do you seek a greater role in training the hearts and minds of the next generation in a classical, content-rich education? Do you desire to join a community of learners who share your passion, who love learning, and work as a team to train future citizens of high moral character?

Our co-curricular teachers model good character and provide excellent instruction in their content areas based on classical pedagogy and curriculum. Our Fine Art candidate will be organized, diligent, and devoted to helping all students grow in wisdom and virtue. We seek a teacher who is willing to take on multiple fine art disciplines such as music and theater classes or music and dance classes. Classes may range from Kindergarten through 10th grade depending on discipline.

Essential Functions:

• Cultivating virtue through instruction, mentorship, and programming
• Maintaining professionalism in conduct and communication, striving to exemplify our core virtues
• 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
• Continuously monitor student progress and self-evaluate how best to support effective student learning
• Identify struggling or advanced students to provide additional support or academic extensions
• Collaborate with Students Services team to meet requirements of special educational plans, such as IEPs, 504s, and others
• Assist in daily operations of the school (e.g., taking attendance, supervising student arrivals, passing periods in hallways, lunchtime and recess supervision) on a shared schedule
• Maintain confidentiality in student records
• Maintains professional relationship with students, parents, and colleagues as a partner in the community of learners
• Deliver engaging and inclusive Fine Arts lessons in multiple diciplines for students in grades K-9, focusing on skill development
• Evaluate and monitor student progress through regular assessments and provide feedback to students, parents, and administration
• Establish and maintain a safe, respectful, and supportive learning environment that encourages student engagement and participation
• Manage and maintain Fine Arts equipment and supplies, ensuring they are safe and in good condition
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities

• Bachelor's Degree/passing score on the State Praxis in the subject area
• Strong background in content areas; willingness to receive specific training
• Proficiency in a variety of teaching strategies and techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire students to achieve their personal best
• Conviction in the values of a rigorous liberal arts education
• Loyalty to Ascent Classical Academy Charter Schools, Inc.'s (ACACS) mission and vision
• Commitment to model moral character in line with the school's core virtues
• Adherence to all ACACS policies, including the Employee Handbook, Family Handbook, and all applicable school and board policies

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift up to 15 pounds
• Able to traverse the classroom and the school
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, working on a computer, or standing to teach
• Able to supervise outdoor recess