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HS2 Summer Program- Algebra II Teacher

Each summer, the (HS)² Program at Colorado Rocky Mountain School hires teachers to lead courses in biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and English. In addition to teaching responsibilities in the classroom, teachers are also asked to support students in Study Hall three nights per week. Additionally, some teachers serve as mentors to a Teaching Assistant. (HS)² teachers do not have any dormitory duties during the summer, however, they are asked to chaperone students on one off-campus trip and one on-campus social event. (HS)2 teachers are hired to teach one or two courses which meet for 110 minutes each per day, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications: Strong teaching candidates have significant teaching experience, a mastery of one of the (HS)² subjects, and genuinely enjoy working with high school students. Salary is commensurate with teaching experience.

2020 Dates: New faculty and TAs will arrive on campus Wednesday, June 17, and returning faculty will arrive on campus no later than Thursday, June 18. All faculty will depart July 25-26. (HS)² third-year students will arrive on campus Saturday, June 20 for a leadership seminar, and first and second-year students will arrive on Monday, June 22. All students depart campus on Saturday, July 25.

Application Procedures: Before completing the application, please read through the (HS)² website https://www.crms.org/hs2/. Completed applications are reviewed and candidates are chosen until staffing is complete, although preference is given to applications received before March 1, 2020. The review of candidates will be ongoing and will take place when the completed Teacher application, resume, and cover letter are received.

Interviews and Hiring: After your application has been received, you will be contacted via email to inform you of your applicant status, and if appropriate, to set up an interview. Interviews will likely be conducted over the phone or via Skype. When deciding to accept an offer of a position, applicants should remember that, although the (HS)² summer session is only five weeks, it is an intense, rigorous, and challenging program for both students and faculty.

If you have any questions, please contact Annie Oppenheim, program director, at [email protected]
Region: Mountain Schools
School: Colorado Rocky Mountain School
Job Position: Other Teacher

HS2 Summer Program- Resident/Teaching Assistant Position

Resident/Teaching Assistants (TAs) are the backbone of the (HS)2 program because they interact with students on every level and in every setting. (HS)2 hires TAs for biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and English. TAs assist lead teachers in the classroom five days per week, up to two hours per day, and support students in study hall three nights per week. TAs live in a dormitory room with another teaching assistant (sharing bathroom facilities with students), and are on duty in the dorm three nights and mornings per week, and three full weekends during the summer session. Responsibilities also include chaperoning students during off-campus activities and transporting students in a 14- passenger vehicle. Successful TAs have a strong academic background, a high level of stamina and compassion for others. They must genuinely enjoy working with high school students and have interest in mentoring first-generation college-bound students. In addition to room and board, (HS)2 TAs typically receive $2,500 to $3,500, depending upon their assigned responsibilities. If you are interested in being a TA at (HS)2, please complete the Resident/Teaching Assistant Application, and email to [email protected] with your cover letter and resume.

2020 Dates: New faculty, including all TAs, will arrive on campus Wednesday, June 17 and depart Sunday, July 26.
(HS)2 third-year students will arrive on campus Saturday, June 20 for a leadership seminar, and first and second-year students will arrive on Monday, June 22. All students depart campus on Saturday, July 26.

Application Procedures: Before completing the application, please read through the (HS)2 website https://www.crms.org/hs2/. Completed applications are reviewed and candidates are chosen until staffing is complete, although preference is given to applications received before March 1, 2020. The review of candidates will be ongoing and will take place when the completed Resident/Teaching Assistant application, resume, and cover letter are received.

Interviews and Hiring: After your application has been received, you will be contacted via email to inform you of your applicant status, and if appropriate, to set up an interview. Interviews will likely be conducted over the phone or via Skype. When deciding to accept an offer of a position, applicants should remember that, although the (HS)2 summer session is only five weeks, it is an intense, rigorous, and challenging program for both students and faculty.

If you have any questions, please contact Annie Oppenheim, program director, at [email protected].
Region: Mountain Schools
School: Colorado Rocky Mountain School
Job Position: Other Teacher

Elementary School Teacher

Denver Academy in Denver, Colorado seeks an Elementary School Teacher for the 2020-2021 school year.

The mission of Denver Academy is to inspire and empower diverse learners through student-centered, differentiated, and transformative education.

Founded in 1972 on the belief that students thrive when taught in the way they learn best, Denver Academy is one of the top schools in the nation dedicated to teaching diverse learners, including those with dyslexia and ADD/ADHD. DA’s innovative learning model is based on the balanced application of classroom management, information processing, and academic literacy. Small class sizes of 12-14 students facilitate differentiated instruction. Flexible placement and several academic levels within each core subject, including Honors classes and advanced coursework, allow faculty to teach to each student’s optimal level. Through this unique approach, students excel in their strengths while receiving the support they need in areas of challenge.
Region: Denver
School: Denver Academy
Job Position: Lower School teacher

Mathematics Teaching Position

Colorado Rocky Mountain School is seeking an experienced upper-school mathematics teacher for the fall of 2020. 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. All faculty also participate in our active program and must demonstrate proficiencies related to our outdoor curriculum and/or sports programs.  Applicants should be eager to contribute to our residential and advisory programs and are expected to act effectively within a diverse cultural and social framework. 

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 and mountain sports 

  • Communicate effectively with students, parents and colleagues

  • Foster diversity, inclusion, and social justice to promote a healthy learning environment

  • Take on other duties as needed

  • Execute all duties in a timely and professional manner

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in related field; advanced degree and/or teaching credential preferred 

  • Experience teaching Algebra 1 and/or Geometry (one-year minimum)

  • Ability to teach diverse mathematics offerings preferred

  • Demonstrated experience and skill in the effective use of technology and integrating technological applications in the classroom

  • Proficiencies related to our outdoor and/or mountain sports curricula (previous institutional experience preferred)

  • Must have or be willing to obtain Wilderness First Aid or Wilderness First Responder and CPR certifications

  • Ability to effectively engage as a dorm parent and advisor

CRMS is a college-preparatory independent boarding school located thirty miles from Aspen in the mountains of western Colorado. Our programs focus on education through meaningful work, wilderness experience, community service and a rigorous academic setting.

Salary and benefits commensurate with other Colorado boarding schools. Housing included. For more information visit www.crms.org.  To apply, send a resume and cover letter to [email protected] 

 
Region: Mountain Schools
School: Colorado Rocky Mountain School
Job Position: Upper School Teacher

Music and Drama Instructors

Due to potential promotions, Aspen Academy is accepting applications for full time Music and Drama Instructors.

Aspen Academy is an independent Pre Kindergarten - 8th grade school located in Greenwood Village. We are committed to providing our student body with an outstanding liberal arts education with a focus on advanced performance within the framework of academic rigor, character and leadership development, and community strength and service. Our teachers are experts in their field and hold a primary responsibility for the development and success of our students.


https://www.aspenacademy.org/about/careers

STEAM Coach

Due to a potential promotion, Aspen Academy is accepting applications for a STEAM Coach.

Under the supervision of the Director of Programs, this position is responsible for developing, coordinating, integrating and teaching classes on instructional and administrative applications for computers and related technologies.

https://www.aspenacademy.org/about/careers

Spanish Instructor

Aspen Academy is an independent Pre-Kindergarten - 8th grade school located in Greenwood Village. We are committed to providing our student body with an outstanding liberal arts education with a focus on advanced performance within the framework of academic rigor, character and leadership development, and community strength and service. Our teachers are experts in their field and hold a primary responsibility for the development and success of our students.

We are seeking a Spanish Instructor (30 hour per week). https://www.aspenacademy.org/about/careers

At Aspen Academy students participate in foreign language by being actively engaged during lessons. They use physical responses to indicate understanding at first and later they advance to verbal responses in Spanish. Curriculum ranges from understanding and recognizing common expressions in context, reading comprehension and basic writing skills to a deeper understanding of Spanish grammar and structure for grades 3rd through 8th.
Region: Denver
Job Position: Other Teacher

Language Arts Instructor - Elementary and Middle School

Aspen Academy is recruiting for a Middle School and a Lower School Language Arts Instructor.

Aspen Academy prepares students to enter, succeed in, and graduate from outstanding high schools. Aspen Academy is committed to providing an intentionally diverse student body an outstanding liberal arts education with a focus on leadership, character development, and service learning. Teachers hold primary responsibility for the implementation and development of Aspen Academy’s curriculum and success of its students. Teachers play an integral role as leaders in the school community.

To apply go to: https://www.aspenacademy.org/about/careers
Region: Denver
Job Position: Lower School teacher Middle School Teacher

Immediate Opening for 3rd-4th Associate Teacher

Mackintosh Academy Littleton, an International Baccalaureate World School for gifted and creative students, has an immediate opening for a full-time associate teaching position in the third and fourth grade combined classroom. Please learn more about our unique school at our website http://www.mackintoshacademy.com to see if Mackintosh’s environment may be a place for you to grow in your professional journey and be a contributing member of our educational family.
Region: Denver
School: Mackintosh Academy - Littleton Campus
Job Position: Lower School teacher

Humanities Teacher and Wilderness Instructor

The High Mountain Institute is seeking a Humanities Teacher, a full-time position in the HMI Semester. Responsibilities include teaching two sections of Literature of the Natural World, one section of US History, leading wilderness expeditions, and participating in residential life duties.
Region: Mountain Schools
School: High Mountain Institute
Job Position: Upper School Teacher
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