Position Overview
(HS)² teachers design and instruct small, hands-on courses during a five-week residential summer program at Colorado Rocky Mountain School. (HS)² offers Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, and Calculus+. Please indicate your math teaching capacity in your application, and we will place teachers within the department accordingly.
Teachers play a central role in supporting students academically while fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and intellectually curious residential learning community.
Key Responsibilities
- Teach one or two courses meeting 110 minutes per day, Monday through Friday
- Design engaging, rigorous, and student-centered curriculum appropriate for high-achieving high school students
- Support students during evening study hall two nights per week
- Chaperone one off-campus trip and one off-campus social event
- Mentor and collaborate with a Teaching Assistant, when assigned
- Participate in faculty training and collaborate closely with program leadership
Qualifications
Strong candidates bring significant teaching experience, deep content knowledge in one of the (HS)² subject areas, and a genuine enthusiasm for working with high school students in an intensive residential setting. Ideal candidates will:
- Have experience teaching high school or college-level coursework
- Demonstrate strong classroom management and student engagement skills
- Be comfortable teaching in a fast-paced, immersive environment
- Value collaboration and contribute positively to a close-knit faculty team
- Bring an equity-minded, student-centered approach to teaching
Compensation & Dates
- Compensation: $2,750–$5,500, based on the number of courses taught and commensurate with experience
- Housing and all meals are provided
- Faculty Dates: June 18 – July 26
- Student Program: June 22 – July 25
Application Process
Applicants should complete the Teacher Application Form by March 15. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until positions are filled. Selected candidates will be contacted via email to schedule an interview, typically conducted via Zoom.
Questions may be directed to Annie Oppenheim, Program Director.
