Substitute Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Substitute Teacher (K-11th grades)

Location: Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Colorado, Windsor, CO

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: Dean of Faculty

Work Hours/Days: Part-Time, up to 29 hours/week, scheduling through TAGG

Wage: Teachers earn $150/full day, $75/half day Teaching Assistants earn $110/day, $55/half day

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
• 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

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.

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:

• Convictions for violent crimes, such as assault or domestic violence.
• Convictions for offenses against children, including abuse or endangerment.
• Drug-related offenses, particularly those involving the distribution or trafficking of controlled substances.
• Certain felony convictions, depending on their nature and recency.
• History of certain misdemeanors that may raise concerns about a candidate's suitability for working in an educational environment. Submission of this application signifies your consent to this process and understanding of these criteria

Verification of Qualifications: For roles that demand specific qualifications or certifications (such as teaching credentials), you will be asked to provide verifiable proof. 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.

This employer utilizes E-Verify