Who You Are:

• A “raise your hand” type of person. You’re interested in participating in school events like  orientation trips, field trips, sitting at lunch tables, assisting with carpool, hut trips, and Ski Fridays as necessary. You are ready to participate fully in the life of the school.

• Your coverage will begin November 30th, 2026 through the end of the school year (June 2nd), 

• You will also join us earlier to work with the current teacher to ensure a smooth transition for all students. This may include shadowing, planning, and reviewing curriculum together, as needed, for up to five days and planned based on your schedule

• You are experienced with diverse learners with the ability to differentiate instruction and assessment.

• Willing to provide general supervision of students 

• Able to communicate in a timely and professional manner with students, parents, colleagues, and volunteers

• Ready to attend related meetings and assist with afternoon/evening programs; some of which may occur outside of the school day

• Prepared to actively promote the mission of the school

• Bachelor’s Degree  from four-year college or university 

• If you have the following experience, we’d love to hear about it!

• Experience in the independent school community

• Experience with curriculum development at the upper school level

• AP/College Board instructional experience

• Graduate degree

• Experience leading students on outdoor education courses

• Experience coaching and/or driving small buses

What You Will Do:

• Be responsible for instructing students in two Upper School Chemistry courses; AP Chemistry and Environmental Chemistry

• Work with the current teacher to ensure a smooth transition for all students. This may include shadowing, planning, and reviewing curriculum together, as needed, for up to five days

• Both classes that this position teaches occur on the same day in our ten day rotation, allowing significant flexibility in your work week. This rotation will have you in the building every other day. 

• Inspire students to ask questions, engage creatively, and develop and hone critical thinking skills. Ensure what is taught is developmentally appropriate for students, provides rigor, is mission appropriate, and relevant

• Monitor and update curriculum maps and maintain curriculum standards while also supporting students with diverse learning needs

• Be available and excited to work with students during study halls, office hours and advisory time

• Actively participate and accommodate our winter sports program athletes through the use of distance learning and online learning practices.

• Maintain learning management system for all students (this includes grading and active posting of curriculum and resources)

• Ensure that the VMS philosophy of grading is implemented and used appropriately

• Work with all Division Directors and the Director of Student Support Services to support all VMS  policies and their implementation 

• Work in collaboration with members of the department and the division to accomplish curricular, instructional, and assessment goals

• Work to ensure that there is a fair amount of graded opportunities that exist for every class and that there is consistent communication for every class

Who We Are:

We are a rapport-based independent school that is proud of our roots in the Vail Valley. As a group, we are made up of active people who are committed to instilling the value of our natural surroundings to the next generation through education, responsibility, and kindness. VMS is a caring and thoughtful organization committed to the lives of our employees. We offer a competitive benefit package including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans designed to fit the needs of our faculty and staff. We offer a monthly wellness benefit reimbursement as well as FSA and HSA options depending on your health insurance elections. We focus on the professional development of our faculty and staff through individual professional development opportunities. 

VMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, intentionally committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community. We welcome candidates representing a full spectrum of race, ability, gender, national origin, religion, and sexual orientation. A VMS education embraces both the open exchange of ideas and learning from differing perspectives, inclusive of the beliefs and identities reflected within the community. Qualifications for employment include a demonstrated commitment to these principles.