Colorado Rocky Mountain School is seeking an experienced upper-school mathematics teacher for the fall of 2021. Applicants should have teaching experience and, at minimum, a college degree in a math-related field.

CRMS faculty employ a student-centered approach to teaching, meeting individual student’s needs in developing an academically vibrant and skilled level of scholarship. Faculty also participate in our active program (including outdoor, sports, arts, and community service curricula) and contribute to our residential and advisory programs.

Specific Responsibilities Include:

• Teach three to four academic courses
• Support boarding students as a dorm parent in the evening and weekend residential program
• Mentor a group of students as an advisor
• Instruct active program curriculum including trips, mountain sports, and service work
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues
• Foster inclusion and social justice, ensuring all students’ sense of belonging
• Take on other duties as needed
• Execute all duties in a timely and professional manner

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field; advanced degree or teaching credential preferred
• Experience teaching middle-school or high-school mathematics
• Demonstrated experience in the use of technology, and in integrating technological applications in the classroom
• Cultural competencies required to promote inclusion, equity, and belonging within a diverse cultural and social framework
• Ability to effectively engage with students as a dorm parent and advisor
• Proficiencies related to our outdoor program, mountain sports curricula, or work crew program required. Previous institutional experience preferred.
• Must have or be willing to obtain Wilderness First Aid or Wilderness First Responder and CPR certifications

CRMS is a college-preparatory independent boarding school located in the mountains of western Colorado. We provide students with a transformative education through an inclusive community on our campus, a rigorous academic program in our classrooms, and experiential learning on our public lands.

CRMS seeks to be a learning environment where diverse students and faculty can challenge their intellect, hone life skills, share a respect for the outdoors, and develop character. We are a community that welcomes and values differences so that we may understand, grow, and support each other in our quest for a culture of inclusion, equity, and belonging. Faculty dedicated to promoting these values, and those from diverse social and cultural backgrounds, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Salary and benefits commensurate with other Colorado boarding schools. Housing included.

To apply, complete the CRMS Employment Application, send it along with a resume, and cover letter to [email protected].

The Logan School is currently looking for a full-time librarian to begin as early as mid- February, 2021.

About The Logan School

The Logan school enrolls approximately 250 students ages 4.5-14. The school’s mission is to cultivate the curiosities of gifted children. The educational philosophy entails an individual curriculum for each student, emphasizes hands-on learning, service learning and environmental education. Please visit our website at www.theloganschool.org for more information.

About the Position

The Librarian works closely with teachers and students to provide all manners of library services.

Status

The librarian is a salaried, exempt 1.0 FTE position with full benefits and works only during the school year (early to mid-August through early June).

Direct Supervisor: Head of School

Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain the Logan School’s library of books and technology resources

• Evaluate current resources and the need for new or other resources both regarding books and technology.

• Purchase, catalog, shelve, and weed fiction, non-fiction, and staff collections

• Work with teachers to make sure the library has the resources necessary for their classes, including databases, periodicals, book group sets, AV equipment

• Find relevant materials for teachers when requested

• Manage, update, and maintain the circulation of laptops, iPads, and AV equipment; 

• Work with the tech department to identify needs for new equipment based on use and wear on devices

• Assist with set-ups for AV equipment at meetings, events, etc.

• Manage library budget, including reconciling monthly credit card statement

• Manage circulation, including overdue and missing materials

• Manage library donations

• Supervise students using the library

• Manage and maintain library spaces for use

• Develop library and information technology skills program curricula in coordination with the technology teacher and dean of faculty and students.

• Teach required information technology/library skills class to all incoming 3rd graders; teach optional advanced class for upper IS students

• Work daily with kids ages 4-14 assisting with research and library skills, troubleshooting computers, readers’ advisory

• Promote and collaborate with teachers to consistently integrate curricula materials in daily classroom use

• Conduct library orientations for classes each year

• Communicate with staff and students about school library program and its offerings (during staff meetings and email)

• Programs

• Conduct weekly story time for lower primary classes

• Assist teachers with running book groups for 3rd-8th graders

• Supervise Newbery & Printz book clubs for interested IS and AS students

• Other duties as assigned by the head of school and/or deans
  
  

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Library Science. 

• Experience in a K-8 school or with elementary school-aged children preferred

• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail

• Comfortable with technology and other tools 

• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening

• Valid Colorado driver's license 

Compensation

Salary is based on experience and benefits offered include employer-paid health insurance, paid time off, TIAA-CREF retirement plan matching contributions and a flexible benefits program. Contact the Business Office for a full benefits description and eligibility requirements.

Application Procedures: To apply, send résumé, cover letter, statement of educational philosophy, and references to Markus Hunt at [email protected]. 

NO CALLS PLEASE.