Apprentice Teacher

Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Colorado seeks Apprentice Teachers (AT). Apprentice Teachers are instructional extensions of the primary classroom teacher. They are expected to demonstrate high moral character and work toward the mastery of the subjects they teach under the supervision of the primary classroom teacher and/or Dean of Faculty and Headmaster. ATs work collaboratively to create a working and learning environment for all students that is safe, secure, and respectful. This position would report to the Dean of Faculty and begin in August 2024.

The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Plan lessons and deliver instruction for a class of approximately 25-32 students according to ACA's classical curriculum and pedagogy
• Develop and maintain a climate and culture of joy, order, and wonder in the classroom, managing student misconduct promptly and appropriately
• Engage professionally and charitably with students, parents, other faculty, and staff
• Model good judgment, prudence, virtue, self-discipline, and responsibility
• Develop and implement student interventions, and collaborate with intervention specialists in the creation and implementation of student IEPs
• Engage in professional development to deepen understanding of subject content and classical pedagogy
• Use appropriate technology in teaching and learning processes, record keeping, assessment, evaluation, and performance analysis
• Assist with supervisory duties which might include lunch/recess duty

Qualified candidates will meet the following requirements:

• A Bachelor's Degree in a related field from a fully accredited college
• Previous exposure to classical education is preferred but not required
• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to communicate with students, staff and guardians in a professional manner
• Exemplary work habits verified by previous employers

  Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to lift 15 pounds
  • Must be able to supervise students for outdoor recess periods for at least 25 minutes outdoors
  • Must be able to traverse the classroom, school and stairs
  • Must be able to traverse classroom and adjust one's tone and height, by bending or leaning, in order to teach each child

  Benefits Available:

  • Competitive compensation
  • Employer-covered monthly premiums for specific health, dental, and vision plans for full-time employees
  • Employer contributions to health savings accounts for those opting for high-deductible plans
  • Percentage match to retirement accounts
  • Assistance program featuring free counseling and advisory sessions
  • Paid time off and sick pay

Strong candidates will support the school's Mission: to develop 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.

Candidates must attach a letter of introduction, a C.V. or resume, and three character references to their application. All teaching candidates must also attach a 300-500 word "statement of educational philosophy."