Long Term Substitute Teacher Assistant 3rd grade Classical Charter school

Job Title: Long Term Substitute Teacher- 6th grade

Location: Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction-ACAGJ

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports to: Headmaster

Work Hours/Days: School days from 7:10 to 3:30, and 3:30 to 4:30 one day per week, plus professional development days on the worksite Faculty Calendar

Start Date: Immediately, but unsure of the end date, please discuss your availability

Are you passionate about classical education and supporting the culture of a growing classical charter school?

We are looking for a long-term substitute teacher who can support our school by serving as a substitute teacher whenever a teacher is out on leave. We are looking for someone with high standards of excellence, a professional demeanor, and a can‑do attitude to join our team and help us build for the future. The ideal candidate will be a results‑driven team player with the capacity to manage multiple projects and thrive in a dynamic environment.

• Follow lesson plans to teach and supervise classes as needed on a daily basis
• Respond promptly to teacher requests for a substitute teacher
• Communicate with teachers by leaving notes for them on the day's events, progress, or challenges, including substitute teacher binders and lesson plan needs
• Build positive relationships with students by holding them to high standards of conduct
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information
• When no substitute teachers are needed, provide assistance with daily operations of the school, such as supervision of beginning and end of day routines and procedures, lunch and recess times, and other transitional periods, and providing other instructional support in and out of the classroom
• Maintain collegial, professional relationships with colleagues and staff
• 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

• Bachelor's degree or a minimum of 36 credit hours in Early Childhood Education (Colorado Teaching license is NOT required)
• Commitment to the mission and vision of ACACS
• Commitment to the high moral character necessary to sustain ordered liberty and constitutional self‑government
• Adherence to all school policies
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Regular and punctual attendance
• Ability to develop positive and professional relationships with team members
• School experience preferred

• Must be able to lift up to 15 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

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.

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

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