Music and Choir Teacher Classical Charter School SY

Music and Choir Teacher (Upper Grammar School and Upper School)

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

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports to: Dean of Faculty

Work Hours/Days: Monday–Friday, school days and professional development days

Salary Range: $45,000–52,000 annually, depending on experience and education

Desired

Start Date:

August 2026 (attendance at teacher training conference in Hillsdale, MI, June 2026)

Position Summary: Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Denver (ACAND) is hiring a music and choir teacher for the 2026‑27 school year. We seek candidates who model good character and provide excellent instruction in their content areas based on classical pedagogy and curriculum. Ideal candidates demonstrate 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.

This position offers the unique opportunity to build an upper school choir program on the foundation of a flourishing grammar school music program.

• Teach music and choir classes in upper grammar school and upper school classes, utilizing classical pedagogy methods
• Prepare unit and lesson plans following curriculum guidelines for each year
• Manage students graded work in a timely manner
• Communicate regularly, usually weekly, with supervisor, teammates, and student's parents
• Organize, prepare, and facilitate an annual Christmas concert for all grade levels and additional performance and community‑building events and opportunities throughout the school year
• 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
• 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 confidentiality in student records
• 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
• Demonstrate proficiency in both written and spoken English to effectively perform their job responsibilities and communicate in the workplace
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Commitment to the mission and vision of Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Denver and a high moral character necessary to sustain ordered liberty and constitutional self‑government
• Bachelor's degree or a minimum of 36 credit hours in Education or a Music related field (Colorado Teaching license is NOT required)
• Adherence to all school policies
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• 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 building
• Must be able to provide instruction in various spaces dependent upon facilities availability
• Must be able to transport teaching materials and manipulatives
• Must be able to supervise outdoor recess periods for up to 25 minutes outdoors

• 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…