Upper School Humanities Teacher Classical Charter School School Yr

Job Title

Upper School Humanities Teacher

Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Denver (ACAND) - Brighton, CO

Exempt

Dean of Faculty

Montags‑Fridays, school days and staff work days.

$45,000‑52,000 annually, depending on experience and education

August 2026, with required attendance at teacher training conference in Hillsdale, MI, in June of 2026

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, who love learning and work as a team to train up future citizens of high moral character?

Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Denver (ACAND) is hiring an Upper School Humanities Teacher for the 2026‑2027 school year. Ascent Classical is a growing school, offering grades K‑10 for the 26‑27 school year with plans to expand to K‑12 by adding one grade per year.

We seek teachers with high standards of excellence, a professional demeanor, warm rapport with students, clear communication with parents, and a can‑do attitude to join our team. This position includes teaching a variety of humanities classes (history, literature, with the possibility of moral and political philosophy and rhetoric and debate) for upper school grades for a total of 5 sections. We follow Hillsdale College's K12 program for curriculum.

The ideal candidate will be organized and devoted to helping students grow in wisdom and virtue.

• Prepare unit and lesson plans for all courses in alignment with Hillsdale College's K12 Program Guide for each school year
• Teach and mentor students, utilizing classical pedagogy methods
• Assign, collect, grade and return graded work in a timely manner
• Proctor or supervise tests on the annual testing cycle (beginning of year, middle of year, end of year)
• Monitor student progress and self‑evaluate how best to support effective student learning
• 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
• Communicate regularly, usually weekly, with 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 ACAND and Hillsdale College's K12 Office
• Maintain a collegial, professional relationship with students, parents, and colleagues as a partner in the community of learners
• Complete all required training and provide documentation as well as official 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
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Commitment to high moral character necessary to sustain ordered liberty and constitutional self‑government
• Commitment to the mission and vision of Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Denver
• Bachelor's degree in the humanities (English, History, Philosophy, or a related field), teaching license NOT required.
• Adherence to all school policies.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Demonstrate proficiency in both written and spoken English to effectively perform their job responsibilities and communicate in the workplace
• Proven ability to work in a fast‑paced and deadline‑oriented environment
• Ability to develop positive and professional relationships with students, parents, and colleagues
• Creative problem‑solving skills

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds
• Must be able to traverse classroom and school
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, working on a computer
• Must be able to supervise outdoor duties

In alignment with our commitment to student safety, all candidates are…