Dean of Upper School

Location

Grand Junction, CO | United States

Job description

Job Title: Dean of Upper School

Location: Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction (ACAGJ), Grand Junction, CO

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports to: Headmaster

Work Days: 235 days, Monday - Friday, Full Time

Desired Start Date: August 1, 2024*

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

Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000 annually, depending on education and experience

Benefits Available:

Our company prioritizes our employees' well-being and financial stability, especially our valued teachers. We understand the importance of providing support and benefits that recognize their dedication and impact. Teachers enjoy paid time off for holidays, seasonal breaks, and summers, allowing for rejuvenation and personal time. With the opportunity to positively influence students daily, job security is assured, as there is always a demand for exceptional educators. Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive compensation, full-time employees having access to employer-covered monthly premiums for specific health, dental, and vision plans, and employer contributions to health savings accounts for those opting for high-deductible plans. We also offer a percentage match to retirement accounts and an assistance program featuring free counseling and advisory sessions. Additional benefits include paid time off, and sick pay. Furthermore, we provide extensive training and mentoring opportunities, such as partnerships with Hillsdale College, to foster ongoing professional growth and development. Moreover, teachers receive their annual salary distributed over 12 months for financial stability throughout the year.

Position Summary:

At Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction department and school leaders support teachers in the creation of their own lessons within the framework set by our content-rich curriculum, in collaboration with colleagues and in partnership with Hillsdale College's Barney Charter School Initiative. Deans guide teachers in mastering the key elements of their instruction and to the intellectual and moral betterment of their students. Ascent Classical Academies deans take seriously their own moral and intellectual improvement, as part of a hard-working, supportive, and excellence-driven culture.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach one upper school class depending on background and experience
• Model excellent classroom management, content expertise, and classical pedagogy
• Observe, coach, mentor, and evaluate upper school teachers.
• Support teachers in establishing daily routines, procedures, and expectations in line with a classical education.
• Ensure that a vigorous education is being provided to our upper school students through rich content, dedicated teachers, and adherence to the BCSI program guide and school resources
• Help plan and organize teacher orientation, professional development days, as well as grade level and content area meetings
• Support fellow administrators in operations, student discipline, and daily campus activities

Successful candidates f oster professional relationships with faculty and staff, s eek collaborative relationships with parents, colleagues, and students. Additionally, they will m odel moral character in line with the school's core virtues and the pursuit of the Good, True, and Beautiful

Required Skills/Abilities

• Bachelor's degree
• Strong background in content areas; willingness to receive specific training
• Eligibility to work in the United States
• Satisfactory background check is required by state law and Colorado Department of Education
• Conviction in the values of a rigorous liberal arts education
• Loyalty to Ascent Classical Academy Charter Schools, Inc.'s (ACACS) mission and vision
• Commitment to model moral character in line with the school's core virtues
• Adherence to all ACACS policies, including but not limited to the Employee Handbook, Family Handbook, and all applicable school and board 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
• Willingness to perform other related duties as necessary

Preferred skills/abilities:

• Master's Degree or higher is preferred but not required
• School Experience

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds
• Must be able to traverse the classroom and adjust tone and height by bending or leaning
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer or standing to teach

Ascent Classical Academy Charter Schools, Inc. (ACACS) is a network of public charter schools in Colorado comprised of four campuses. The governing Board of Directors at ACACS has contracted with Minga Education Group (MEG) to provide employment services for all staff at ACACS. Through this partnership, MEG provides employment services, a personnel system for human resources, benefits, payroll services, and access to a 401(k) plan. For naming purposes, Minga Education Group is the employer.

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Salary

$60k - $70k