Job Description

Job Title: Music Teacher

Location: Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction-(ACAGJ)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports to: Dean of Upper School

Work Hours/Days: typically M-F, School days, and prof. development days

*Please note all teachers will need to be able to attend training in Hillsdale, MI, for up to 10 days in June. ACACS and Hillsdale cover travel to the conference, lodging, and food.

Position Summary:

Are you passionate about classical education? Do you want a greater role in training the hearts and minds of the next generation in a classical, content-rich education? Do you desire to join a community of learners who share your passion, love learning, and work as a team to educate future citizens of high moral character?

Our co-curricular teachers model good character and provide excellent instruction in their content areas based on classical pedagogy and curriculum. We seek teachers with high standards of excellence, a professional demeanor, a warm rapport with students, clear communication with parents, and a can-do attitude to join our team. The ideal candidate will be organized, diligent, and devoted to helping all students grow in wisdom and virtue. This position may includes a combination of general grammar school music (k-6) classes as well as upper school (7-12) content specific courses, such as band and choir.

Essential Functions:

• Collaborate and foster a professional relationship with colleagues, students, and parents.
• Organize, prepare, and facilitate an annual concerts for all grade levels each semester and additional performance and community-building events and opportunities throughout the school year
• Prepare unit and lesson plans following curriculum guidelines for each year
• Teach and mentor students, utilizing classical pedagogy methods
• Manage students graded work in a timely manner
• Continuously monitor student progress and self-evaluate how best to support effective student learning, and proctor or supervise tests on the annual testing cycle
• Proactively identify struggling or advanced students to provide additional support or academic extensions
• Collaborate with Students Services team to meet requirements of special educational plans, such as IEPs, 504s, and others
• Effectively communicate regularly, usually weekly, with supervisor, teammates, and student's 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
• Participate in professional development as offered by ACACS and Hillsdale College's K12 Office
• Complete all required training and provide documentation as well as college transcripts within 90 days of hire date
• 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
• Demonstrate proficiency in both written and spoken English to effectively perform their job responsibilities and communicate in the workplace
• Perform other duties as assigned

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or a minimum of 36 credit hours in Education or a Music related field (Colorado Teaching license is NOT required).
• A strong preference is given to candidates with a Music Education degree and/or certification in Orff Schulwerk, Kodaly, or Dalcroze pedagogies
• Commitment to the mission and vision of Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction and a high moral character necessary to sustain ordered liberty and constitutional self-government
• Adherence to all school policies
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
• Must be able to traverse the classroom and the school
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, working on a computer
• Must be able to supervise outdoor duties

M andatory 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 will 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

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