SY 25-26 Upper School English Literature and Composition Teacher (7th to 10th grade) Classical Charter Grand Junction

Job Title: Upper School English Literature and Composition Teacher (7th to 10th grade)

Location: Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction (ACAGJ)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports to: Dean of Upper School

Work Hours/Days: Monday through Friday, Typical School day 7:00 am-3:30 pm, professional development and work days.

Compensation Range: $45,500 to $55,000 depending on degrees and years of experience

Desired Start Date: *August 2025

• Teachers will need to attend training in Hillsdale, MI, for up to 10 days in June. ACACS and Hillsdale cover travel, lodging, and food.

Essential Functions:

• Teaching courses in middle- and high-school humanities, including literature, composition, and grammar.
• Cultivating virtue through instruction, mentorship, and programming
• Participating in Upper School House System as faculty mentor
• Maintaining professionalism in conduct and communication, striving to exemplify our core virtues
• Prepare 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
• 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 to meet requirements of special educational plans, such as IEPs, 504s, and others
• Communicate regularly, usually weekly, with parents
• 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
• Maintains a collegial, professional relationship with students, parents, and colleagues as a partner in the community of learners
• 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
• Willingness to perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities

• Bachelor's degree and passing score on the State Praxis in the subject area required
• Teachers with a bachelor's degree in the subject taught are preferred, or at a minimum 36 hours of higher education credit in the subject area of instruction. (In some cases, a passing grade in a content exam will suffice.)
• Faculty will be required to participate in a study of Tried and True by Daniel Copeland and The Abolition of Man by C.S. Lewis
• Background in relevant content areas with a willingness to receive specific training
• Commitment to the policies, mission, and vision of ACACS
• Conviction in the values of a rigorous liberal arts education
• 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 school and board policies
• Proficiency in teaching strategies and techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment with superior organization and computer skills
• Develop positive and professional relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and team members
• Provide customer service while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism

Benefits Available:

• Employee-only coverage for group medical, dental, and vision plan; dependent coverage available for full-time employees
• Health savings account with employer contributions for full-time employees
• Short- and long-term disability and life insurance plans
• Retirement investment account with a 5% employer match
• Paid time off
• Employee Assistance Plan

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds
• Must be able to traverse classroom and school
• Must be able to monitor indoor and outdoor activities