What are the responsibilities and job description for the Long-term Substitute Teacher position at Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Colorado?
Job Title: Substitute Teacher (K-12th grades)
Location: Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Colorado, Windsor, CO
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports To: Dean of Faculty
Work Hours/Days: M-F Hours vary according to assignment. Not to exceed 29 hours/week
Wage: Day rate established based on position and hours worked. $150 - $265 per day, pro-rated for part-time
Benefits: Sick time, Employee Assistance Plan
Position Summary:
Why work at Ascent? Substitute teachers at Ascent have the opportunity to meaningfully serve a learning community where order, self-discipline, and virtuous behavior are the dominant culture. Prepared lesson plans with meaningful and accessible work ensure that you can enjoy a well-designed day engaging with students who are eager to participate. Caring and available support staff are eager to assist you and provide the information and resources you need to have a profitable and effective day.
The Board of Directors at ACANC have contracted with Minga Education Group to provide employment services for all staff that work onsite at ACANC. Through this partnership, MEG provides ACANC with employment services, personnel system for human resources, benefits, payroll services as well as access to a 401k plan. For naming purposes, Minga Education Group is the employer.
Ascent Classical Academy develops 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.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Demonstrate high moral character and embrace the virtues of a democratic society
- High school diploma (Associate degree or higher is preferred)
- Eligibility to work in the United States
- Satisfactory background check as required by state law and Colorado Department of Education
- Conviction in the values of a rigorous liberal arts education
- Loyalty to the school and ACA's mission and vision
- Commitment to model moral character in line with the school's core virtues
- Adherence to all ACA policies, including but not limited to the Employee Handbook, Family Handbook, and all applicable school and board policies
- Punctuality and attendance
- Initiative and effort
- Professionalism in appearance and speech
Physical 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 classroom and adjust ones tone and height, by bending or leaning, in order to teach each child.
Salary : $150 - $265
