Implements a school program which encourages a positive learning environment and supports The Classical Academy's mission statement and Core Values.
Creates a positive atmosphere in the classroom to help ensure success for individual student learning.
Follows the classroom management plan set by the classroom teacher.
Models and instructs virtuous character traits and promotes growth in wisdom, virtue, and compassion in students.
Follows curriculum and lesson plans set by classroom teacher that align with The Classical Academy philosophy.
Creates and administers assessments to monitor progress.
Works with parents to ensure success for each student in the classroom.
Communicates progress with parents and works together to ensure tasks are completed.
Attends meetings, conferences, and in-services as required.
Bachelor's degree required.
Experience teaching in an elementary classroom setting is preferred.
Complete Spalding training (provided).
Must possess or be willing to obtain CPR, First Aid and Medical certification.
Knowledge of The Classical Academy's educational philosophy, Core Values, The Titan Creed, procedures, and rules.
Knowledge of basic materials for grade level or subject area.
Ability to be flexible and patient in work demands.
Ability to assist students in assigned areas.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions including supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and visitors to the school.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to greet and interact with visitors in a courteous and professional manner.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Demonstrated ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities.
Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a team setting.
Effective organizational and interpersonal skills.
Excellent cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills.
Promotes a positive climate, culture, and community.
Student-centered and relationship-focused.
Understanding of data privacy laws and their implications for the educational community.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with parents, students, supervisors, other teachers, and volunteers.
Ability to provide a warm and caring attitude toward students, parents, and staff.
Ability to work well with students and parents from diverse backgrounds or populations.
Ability to analyze assessment data and to differentiate instruction based on analysis of data and knowledge of effective instructional strategies/methods.
Disseminates and discusses routine information with students, parents, volunteers, support staff, peers, supervisors, guest teachers, other departments, and visitors to the school.
Work is performed in a classroom setting with occasional supervision duties such as recess, carpool, field trips, special activities, or lunchroom.
Required to work normal school hours and other hours as needed.
Frequently use eye, hand, and finger coordination to enable the use of a computer, other office equipment, and writing utensils.
Spend majority of work hours sitting and occasionally stand, walk, or drive while performing job duties.
Frequently be involved in verbal and auditory interaction both interpersonally and through communication devices.
Occasionally lift/carry burdens weighing up to 35 lbs. and push/pull burdens weighing up to 100 lbs.
Stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, reach, and balance while working or helping students.
Analyze, communicate, compare, compile, compute, coordinate, copy, evaluate, instruct, negotiate, synthesize, reason, and use interpersonal skills.
The Classical Academy offers competitive pay and a robust total compensation package including:
MEDICAL INSURANCE: Three options for Medical coverage, including an HSA option; access to OneMedical for eligible staff members who elect a TCA Medical plan.
DENTAL INSURANCE: Dental insurance is offered through Delta Dental of Colorado.
LIFE INSURANCE/LTD: $25,000 group term life insurance and Long-term Disability coverage.
RETIREMENT PLAN: Tax deferred retirement account administered by Colorado PERA.
VOLUNTARY VISION INSURANCE: EyeMed is the voluntary vision program available to TCA employees.
WELLNESS PROGRAM: Voluntary wellness program through Orriant with an incentive of up to $150 for participation and achievement of wellness activity goals.
MEDICAL and DEPENDENT CARE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: Allows employees to save money for unreimbursed medical expenses or dependent care expenses on a tax-exempt basis.
TIME OFF COMPENSATION: Staff Leave and Personal Leave.
PRIORITY ENROLLMENT STATUS: Children of staff members 0.4 FTE and above receive priority enrollment at The Classical Academy.
Ongoing Professional Development Opportunities.
Staff Appreciation Meals and Events.
Conditions of Employment: Per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the selected applicant shall be required to verify, within 72 hours of employment, her/his legal right to be employed in the United States. The Classical Academy does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, national origin, disability, gender, or any other protected status in its educational programs and activities (including employment and application for employment).