Job Description: Upper School Spanish Teacher 

Telluride Mountain School - Telluride, a truly unique independent school nestled in the San Juan mountains serving students Pre-K through 12th, is seeking a Full Time Upper School Spanish Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. At Telluride Mountain School, we understand that success isn’t only measured by grades in the classroom. We challenge our students to explore their environment and seek out meaningful experiences outside--which is why you will often find us on the ski slopes, hiking the San Juans or exploring the world through our experiential education trips. We also recognize the importance of making strong relationships with teachers and peers, and encourage our students to build lasting relationships that strengthen their sense of community. So while academics are important here, we believe in a holistic approach to education--one that involves fostering creativity, curiosity, and meaningful connections. 

The Upper School Spanish Teacher will lead and inspire students in grades 7th-12th on developing a solid proficiency in Spanish, deepen their understanding of the culture, and give them an opportunity to use their language skills in other aspects of their academic journey. 

To Apply- please send a resume and cover letter to Andy Shoff, Head of School at [email protected] 

For the complete job description, visit https://www.telluridemtnschool.org/page/careers

We value: 

? An inclusive and diverse community 

? A love of working with kids and in a school environment 

? Enthusiasm for experiential and outdoor education 

? Creativity, flexibility, and resourcefulness 

? Lifelong learning 

Teaching Duties: 

• Develop Spanish curriculum and maintain Spanish resources, curriculum guides, and curriculum maps

• Teach 4-5 sections of Spanish for middle and upper school students in grades 7-12

• Develop Spanish language skills through reading, writing, speaking, and listening comprehension

• Foster student’s interest and enthusiasm for Spanish-speaking countries and their cultures and history through activities such as immersion learning, projects and cross-curricular programming

• Participate in the Experiential and Outdoor Education Programs, including but not limited to Fall and Spring Trips

• Opportunities to lead or participate in Winter Sports programming

• Maintain consistent student records on Blackbaud including gradebook, trimester grades, skill sets, and trimester comments as required by TMS

• Review student support plans and implement accommodations recommended by the student support team

Qualification Requirements:

• Classroom teaching experience preferred

• An undergraduate degree or graduate degree in Spanish or related fields of Education is preferred

• Fluency in Spanish (Native Speaker Preferred)

• Experience living, studying, or traveling in Spanish speaking countries is preferred

• Experience or familiarity with the International Baccalaureate program preferred

• Experience leading outdoor, international or other experiential education trips preferred

• Strong skiing and/or other outdoor skills preferred

• Communication skills and commitment to teamwork are expected

• We expect a commitment to ongoing professional growth and learning, dynamic and  innovative teaching, and the growth and development of others on the team

• Willingness to acquire and maintain WFA/CPR/AED certifications

Compensation: This is an exempt, full time position. Salary in the $50K-65K range based on experience. 

Full benefits in accordance with the school’s policies including: 

? Choice of Health Insurance plans in line with school policy 

? Short and long term disability in accordance with the school policy 

? 403(b) matching contribution in accordance with the school policy 

? Generous paid time off including personal, sick, and school holidays 

? Tuition remission in accordance with the school policy 

Telluride Mountain School is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

St. Mary’s Academy Overview:

St. Mary’s Academy, located in Englewood, Colorado is Metro Denver’s premier Catholic, Independent school offering rigorous academics in its co-ed PreK-Grade 8, and all-girls High School. SMA offers a safe, yet innovative program that embraces all student backgrounds, and fosters character and moral development from Pre-Kindergarten to graduation.

SMA is a close community where faculty and staff serve as role models for the students with a mission to foster excellence in each child through academic achievement, spiritual development and service. The qualities of a strong work ethic, desire for personal growth, and commitment to life-long learning that St. Mary’s Academy expects of students is likewise an expectation for faculty and staff.  Each day, too, is an opportunity to live the Loretto School Values of faith, community, justice, and respect.

SMA is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff dedicated to their profession and the well-being and life of the St. Mary’s Academy community. St. Mary's Academy does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, sex, disability, marital status, national or ethnic origin, race, sexual orientation or religion. This policy applies to all areas of student concerns: educational policies, admission policies (historically high school admission is open to women only), scholarship, and grant-in-aid programs, athletic and other school-administered programs as well as employee/personnel concerns. St. Mary's Academy is an equal-opportunity employer. 

Job Description:

St. Mary’s Academy is seeking a K-8 Religion Teacher. This is a full-time, 10-month, exempt position reporting to the lower and middle school principals, beginning in August 2024. This new position will serve as a religion curriculum coordinator at the lower school and teach Grades 6, 7, 8  Religion classes. The lower school curriculum includes God Loves Us by Loyola Press at the kindergarten level, and Finding Faith in Life by St. Mary’s Press for grades 1-5. At the middle school level, the St. Mary’s Press curriculum is utilized to include grade level books:  Grade 8 (Making Decisions, Seeking Justice), Grade 7 (Exploring Israel, Meeting Jesus), Grade 6 (Bible, Being Catholic). The ideal candidate brings not only deep knowledge of a Catholic worldview and world religions, the individual is passionate to support the Loretto values and faith mission of the school.  

Through regular conversations with their division principal and colleagues, St. Mary’s Academy teachers learn and understand their job responsibilities. It has been a hallmark of teachers throughout the history of SMA that their work goes beyond the classroom and includes not only the academic preparation of the student, but also the emotional, social, and spiritual development of students. Additionally, teachers at St. Mary’s Academy are enthusiastic and energetic and they find support for new ideas. This enthusiasm is encouraged and applauded at SMA. Additionally, faculty members at St. Mary’s Academy are a supportive group. One does not have to look far to find a helping hand.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences;

• Develop schemes of work and lesson plans;

• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities;

• Prepare classroom for class activities;

• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities;

• Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students’ varying needs;

• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment;

• Use relevant technology to support instruction;

• Observe and evaluate student’s performance and development;

• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments;

• Provide appropriate and timely feedback on work;

• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students;

• Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development;

• Prepare required reports on students and activities;

• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing appropriate rules and procedures;

• Perform certain pastoral duties including student support, counseling students with academic problems and providing student encouragement;

• Participate in co-curricular and extracurricular activities such as social events, sporting events, clubs, overnight trips, community service and other school community activities;

• Participate in department and school meetings, parent meetings;

• Communicate regularly with students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs;

• Keep updated with developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities;

• Other tasks as assigned;

• Adhere to and support the mission of St. Mary’s Academy.

All teachers are also responsible for a variety of duties and tasks throughout the day; the principal will make these assignments and share them with faculty. These tasks and assignments change as needs of the community are determined.  

Qualifications/Requirements:

Education and qualifications should include the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Theology or a related field

• Master’s degree or teaching certification preferred

• 1-2 years of Theology teaching experience

• Practicing Catholic in good standing with the capacity to teach scripture and world religions

• Experience teaching critical reading and analytical writing skills

• Ability to connect and communicate effectively with students

• A joyful, flexible, communicative teacher with a willingness to teach in an interdisciplinary, collaborative classroom

• Demonstrated use of classroom technology

• Willingness to build and maintain collaborative relationships with colleagues and parents

• A sense of resonance with the St. Mary’s Academy mission

Salary/Benefits:

    The salary range for this full-time, exempt position is $50,000.00 - $68,000.00. St. Mary’s Academy provides excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and life insurance, retirement, paid time off, tuition remission, and opportunities for professional development.

How to Apply:

    Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and statement of educational philosophy to Jackie Neal at [email protected]. No phone calls please. 

St. Mary’s Academy Overview:

St. Mary’s Academy, located in Englewood, Colorado is Metro Denver’s premier Catholic, Independent school offering rigorous academics in its co-ed PreK-Grade 8, and all-girls High School. SMA offers a safe, yet innovative program that embraces all student backgrounds, and fosters character and moral development from Pre-Kindergarten to graduation.

SMA is a close community where faculty and staff serve as role models for the students with a mission to foster excellence in each child through academic achievement, spiritual development, and service. The qualities of a strong work ethic, desire for personal growth, and commitment to life-long learning that St. Mary’s Academy expects of students are likewise an expectation for faculty and staff.  Each day, too, is an opportunity to live the Loretto School Values of faith, community, justice, and respect.

SMA is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff dedicated to their profession and the well-being and life of the St. Mary’s Academy community. St. Mary's Academy does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, sex, disability, marital status, national or ethnic origin, race, sexual orientation, or religion. This policy applies to all areas of student concerns: educational policies, admission policies (historically high school admission is open to women only), scholarship, and grant-in-aid programs, athletic and other school-administered programs as well as employee/personnel concerns. St. Mary's Academy is an equal-opportunity employer. 

Job Description:

St. Mary’s Academy is seeking a Lower School teacher for the 2024/2025 school year in fourth grade. This is a full-time, 10-month, exempt position reporting to the lower school principal, beginning in August 2024. This individual will collaborate with team members, and support the organization by planning, organizing, and implementing an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.  This individual will also use technology to deliver and support both in-person instruction and distance learning.

Through regular conversations with their division principal and colleagues, St. Mary’s Academy teachers learn and understand their job responsibilities. It has been a hallmark of teachers throughout the history of SMA that their work goes beyond the classroom and includes not only the academic preparation of the student but also the emotional, social, and spiritual development of students. Additionally, teachers at St. Mary’s Academy are enthusiastic and energetic and they find support for new ideas. This enthusiasm is encouraged and applauded at SMA. Additionally, faculty members at St. Mary’s Academy are a supportive group. One does not have to look far to find a helping hand.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences;

• Develop schemes of work and lesson plans;

• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities;

• Prepare the classroom for class activities;

• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities;

• Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students’ varying needs;

• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment;

• Use relevant technology to support instruction;

• Observe and evaluate student’s performance and development;

• Assign and grade classwork, homework, tests, and assignments;

• Provide appropriate feedback on work;

• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students;

• Maintain accurate and complete records of student's progress and development;

• Prepare required reports on students and activities;

• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing appropriate rules and procedures;

• Perform certain pastoral duties including student support, counseling students with academic problems, and providing student encouragement;

• Participate in co-curricular and extracurricular activities such as social events, sporting events, clubs, overnight trips, community service, and other school community activities;

• Participate in department and school meetings, parent meetings;

• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and student needs;

• Keep updated with developments in the subject area, teaching resources, and methods and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities;

All teachers are also responsible for a variety of duties and tasks throughout the day; the principal will make these assignments and share them with the faculty. These tasks and assignments change as the needs of the community are determined.  

Qualifications/Requirements:

Education and qualifications should include the following:

• Bachelor’s degree 

• A Master’s degree or teaching certification is strongly preferred

• Expertise or knowledge in enVision math is desirable

•  3+ years of teaching experience bringing grounded knowledge of best practices 

• Willingness to build and maintain collaborative relationships with colleagues and parents

• Commitment to employing a positive, growth mindset to teaching

• A sense of resonance with the St. Mary’s Academy mission.

Salary/Benefits:

    The salary range for this full-time, exempt position is $50,000.00 - $68,000.00. St. Mary’s Academy provides excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and life insurance, retirement, paid time off, tuition remission, and opportunities for professional development.

How to Apply:

    Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and statement of educational philosophy to Jackie Neal at [email protected]. No calls, please.