What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home School Enrichment History Biographies Teacher (Grades 1-6) position at Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Denver?
Job Description
Job Description
Job Title : Home School Enrichment History Biographies Teacher (Grades 1-6)
Location : Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Denver (ACAND)- Dacono, CO
FLSA Status : Exempt
Reports to : Dean of Homeschool Enrichment
Work Days : Part-time (.3 FTE - approximately 12 hours per week) Aug.-May HSE Faculty Calendar will be provided
In-person Fridays 8 : 00am-3 : 30pm (the remaining work hours for planning and preparation can be done at home throughout the week)
Desired Start Date : August 2025
Salary Range : $13,500 to $14,000
Position Summary :
Are you passionate about classical education? Do you desire to join a community of learners who share your passion and want to expand awareness and understanding of the liberal arts? Do you want to help train the minds and improve the hearts of young people through a classical, content-rich education?
The Ascent Classical Homeschool Enrichment Program is a tuition-free enrichment day offered to home-educated students. We provide homeschooled students with a classical academic enrichment program based in the liberal arts and sciences that supports and enriches their home education and cultivates a community of friendship and learning.
Read more about the distinctive of this program here : https : / / nd.ascentcolorado.org / homeschool - enrichment / hthttps : / / nd.ascentcolorado.org / homeschool - enrichmenthttps : / / nd.ascentcolorado.org / homeschool - enrichment / https : / / nd.ascentcolWe are looking for someone with high standards of excellence, a professional demeanor, and a can-do attitude to join our team and to help us build for the future. A successful candidate will have previous classroom experience working with elementary or middle school students. They will demonstrate enthusiasm and knowledge of the classical tradition, as well as expertise in the field of History Biographies. They will desire to partner with parents and their home-educated students. Candidates should desire to work in a collaborative environment. They should be professional and well-organized and exhibit intellectual curiosity.
Essential Functions :
- Promote the school's mission and vision
- Engage students with a love of learning about History Biographies
- Create an atmosphere of excellence paired with engagement and joyful learning
- Use a curriculum map outline to create weekly lessons
- Guide students in the ability to participate and study great History Biographies
- Teach multiple sections of art to students in 1st grade through 6th grade
- Build an excellent school culture by holding students and staff to high academic and behavioral standards and modeling our school's seven core virtues
Requirements :
Physical Requirements :
Mandatory Background Checks : In alignment with our commitment to student safety, all candidates are required to undergo a comprehensive background check, which includes reviewing criminal records and may require fingerprinting. Please be aware that certain findings in the background check may disqualify a candidate from employment in a school setting. These may include, but are not limited to :
Verification of Qualifications : You will be asked to provide verifiable proof for roles that demand specific qualifications or certifications (such as teaching credentials). We also conduct reference checks to validate your professional history and qualifications.
Adherence to Colorado Education Laws : Our recruitment process strictly follows the guidelines and regulations set forth by the Colorado Department of Education. We expect all applicants to be familiar with and adhere to these standards.
Our company participates in E-Verify. We will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Salary : $13,500 - $14,000
