Colorado Rocky Mountain School is seeking a highly qualified Learning Specialist to join our team of dedicated faculty members starting in the fall of 2022. This educator will support the academic progress of diverse learners in our college preparatory boarding school. The CRMS  Learning Specialist works closely with students, faculty, and parents with the goal of enhancing student success through direct intervention, professional development, and outside support mechanisms. CRMS faculty also participate in our active program (including outdoor, sports, arts, and community service curricula) and contribute to our residential life program. 

 Specific Responsibilities Include:

• Meet with students 1-1 and in small groups to provide targeted academic support

• Provide appropriate academic accommodations, including assistive technology and classroom interventions, for students as appropriate. 

• Educate and support teachers providing best practices for addressing the needs of all students

• Coordinate academic support structures for students with learning needs and oversee our tutoring program

• Work with the Academic Dean, Student Support Team and Instructional Support Teacher to develop protocols appropriate for a college-preparatory, boarding school environment

• Maintain records of educational evaluations, learning profiles, and approved accommodations

• Apply for College Board and ACT accommodations

• Maintain compliance with ADA

• Read applicant files and provide recommendations to Admission

• Instruct active program curriculum including trips, mountain sports, arts, or 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 required; advanced degree or Special Education credential preferred

• Teaching or learning support experience (1-year minimum)

• Experience teaching fundamental skill sets (reading comprehension, writing, numeracy, executive function)

• Demonstrated experience in the use of technology

• Organization/time-management skills

• Cultural competencies required to promote inclusion, equity, and belonging within a diverse cultural and social framework 

• Ability to effectively engage with students in our residential community

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.

Compensation package: Salary and benefits are commensurate with other Colorado boarding schools. Housing included. Salary range: $25,000-$50,000 plus benefits

To apply: Please complete the CRMS Employment application along with a resume and cover letter and send via email to [email protected] CRMS is an equal opportunity employer.

Position available starting in late February 2022

 Founded in 1972, Stanley British Primary School is an independent day school for 460 students TK-8. The school sits on 12 acres in east Denver, Colorado. The school has always been rooted in a progressive approach to education, embracing student-centered learning, social emotional learning, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

Stanley is in a strong financial position with no debt, an annual budget of $9.8M and a current endowment value of $8 million.  The school has had incredibly stable leadership in its time having welcomed just its 3rd head in 50 years in 2020. A highly functional Board of Trustees and a talented leadership team lead a faculty and staff of about 95. The school is comprised of three divisions TK-2, 345, and Middle School. 

Following a leader with deep ties to the community who has helped elevate policies and professionalized operations over nearly five years, the new Director of Operations will be critical in continuing to elevate the campus operations and look to the future. The school is presently exploring a campus master planning process and is excited to celebrate its 50th anniversary during the ‘22-23 school year. 

At the highest level, the ideal candidate will be a dedicated leader and manager, a pragmatic visionary, collaborative, self-motivated, and decisive. They will have experience leading growth and change, and will garner trust through open, empathic and direct communications and a strong work ethic. They will be creative and flexible, and will have a high energy level to match the rest of the dynamic leadership team.

The candidate of choice will act with humility and good humor. They will be organized and an excellent, strategic and thoughtful communicator, and will have extremely strong relational skills.

Below is a summary of the different roles and responsibilities for the position:

Facilities Management

>Serve as staff lead for board level committees of both Child Well-Being and Risk Management committee and Buildings and Grounds Committee.

>Supervise Director of Facilities ensuring that day-to-day campus and facilities maintenance issues are addressed in a timely, effective manner, with a spirit of customer service.  Manage school’s facilities related budgets in alignment with strategic and operational goals

Community Well-Being, Safety and Risk Management

>Oversee annual risk assessment practices, and thorough reviews of policies and procedures including handbooks. Design and deliver trainings and communications to faculty, staff and parents.

>Serve as main point of contact for school’s general counsel on matters pertaining to both physical campus safety as well as all-school policies.

>Serve as the Title IX Coordinator.  Maintain adequate levels of training and professional development to ensure compliance at Stanley.  

>Serve as an integral member of the school’s Review Team, provide direct support and counsel to the Head of School and division heads  with documentation and process.

>Support the Head of School, division heads, and faculty and staff with mandatory reporting issues, including making reports as needed, documentation, and communication strategies.

>Serve as staff lead for the Emergency Response Team, coordinating  all safety drills, trainings, and procedures

>Supervise the School Health Coordinator to ensure student well-being is at the forefront of school practices on campus and off campus on field trips 

>Ensure the school has adequate liability insurance, and reasonable deductibles, and that school resources are allocated in alignment with strategic and operational priorities.

Technology Management

>Serve as liaison for school’s managed service provider partner, including supervising on-site engineers, project management, and direct support to faculty, staff and students related to all aspects of technology, network administration and technology security.

>Work with Senior Management Team to create a holistic approach to understanding people’s needs and experiences with technology on campus.

>With division head and/or faculty support, develop a technology philosophy, including acceptable use and device policies

Human Resource Management

>Serve as lead point of contact with the school’s outside human resource legal counsel.  Collaborate with the Head of School and division heads, as necessary, on the resolution of staffing and human resource related challenges.

>Serve as point of contact for all personnel regarding questions or concerns regarding Employee Handbook policies and procedures, particularly related to harassment, discrimination, conflict resolution, or risk management.

>Maintain an effective partnership with the Head of School regarding any staff development, coaching, or conflict management issues

For more information about the school, please visit website:  www.stanleybps.org 

To Apply:  Please send a cover letter, resume, and three references to Susan Farr, Executive Assistant to the Head of School, [email protected]  

Employment Opportunity at Stanley British Primary School

Opening:  Middle School Counselor

• Position to begin August 2022 

• Stanley British Primary seeks a middle school counselor for the 2022-2023 school year. This position reports to the Head of Middle School and is charged with providing counseling support to students in the middle school. We are looking for candidates with a strong understanding of child and adolescent development, and an appreciation of the various challenges faced by students in middle school. 

About Stanley BPS: For more than 40 years, Stanley classrooms have been filled with engaged learners guided by inspired teachers. We carefully blend an academic program grounded in a whole-child approach with an attention to each child’s social/emotional development. Our British Primary philosophy promotes the simple notion that when students enjoy what they’re doing and take an active role in their education, learning truly becomes a joy and a lifelong endeavor. SBPS is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive school community. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

?      Support students with social-emotional growth by facilitating groups and individual sessions with children needing extra support.

?      Respond to students in emotional distress as needed and in consultation with advisors, classroom teachers and Middle School Head.

?      Create and update support plans for students as needed, with specific social, emotional, or mental health goals, and communicate with the Middle School Head, teachers and learning specialists about these plans to ensure they are implemented appropriately.

?      Communicate with families and teachers when a child is in need of social-emotional support.

?      Communicate with outside therapists working with middle school students to ensure continuity of care for students.

?      Communicate more broadly to grade level and/or all-school constituencies around topics of relevance (such as: stress, bullying, substance abuse, healthy eating habits, self-care, human development).  This communication might include updates on best practices or current strategies being considered in schools, and could take the form of, for example, updates in the Weekly Bulldog, a section in the weekly middle school email to parents from the Middle School Head, presenting at middle school team meetings, collaborating with K-5 social emotional teachers, etc.

?      When appropriate, participate in planning and collaboration related to cross-division parent education events, and in consultation with school administrators.

?      Attend meetings of middle school grade level faculty in order to proactively share information about strategies to support students of concern and to coordinate communication and support plans;

?      Coordinate with middle school grade level heads to integrate social-emotional learning and topics of relevance into grade level classes, and in collaboration with the Middle School Head and grade level heads, develop an annual approach to social-emotional curriculum planning, implementation and evaluation at grade levels.

?      Maintain a network of local, outside mental health professionals and make referrals to outside resources when warranted.

?      Coordinate health and human development curriculums, sexual harassment, and Freedom from Chemical Dependency trainings for students yearly, and coordinate related communication and parent education.

?      Maintain confidentiality and adhere to the school’s policies on confidentiality, mandatory reporting, and harassment and bullying.

?      Reports to the Head of the Middle School.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

?      Commit to a flexible schedule that includes night and weekend consultation and communication with the faculty, administrators, and families.

?      Be available to travel on middle school overnight trips, such as homeroom camping trips, the 6^th grade trip, 7^th grade Moab trip, and the 8^th grade England trip.

?      Participate in all full-staff professional development, and any social-emotional teacher specific trainings, particularly related to confidentiality, mandatory reporting, and harassment.

?      Take a proactive approach to stay engaged with mental health and social emotional education trends within independent schools.

Desired Qualifications and Background Experience:

• An appreciation for and understanding of Stanley British Primary’s philosophy of education, including the 7 goals for learners of self-awareness, collaboration, respect, curiosity, perseverance, academic resourcefulness, and joyful, lifelong learning
• A deep enjoyment of working with kids and getting to know them as individual people, honoring and valuing each individual child.
• A commitment to, enjoyment of, and appreciation of the development needs of middle school students.
• A commitment to improving one’s craft and growing professionally, modeling the joyful, lifelong learning we seek to impart to our students.
• A bachelor’s degree is required; the ideal applicant for this position will have a master's or doctorate degree in Counseling, Psychology or Social Work, with current licensure in Colorado and experience as a teacher or counselor at the middle school level.
• Experience working in a diverse environment.
• Highly organized and attentive to detail, able to keep track of a wide variety of dates, deadlines and logistics.
• A willingness to pitch in and help out wherever needed.
• A self-starter who is attentive to the needs of individual faculty and of the overall middle school team.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Familiarity and comfort with a range of technology, including the Google platform, and the Microsoft suite of software.

We Value:

• An inclusive and diverse community
• Joyfulness
• Lifelong learning

• Positive and constructive communication
• Creativity, flexibility, and resourcefulness
• An understanding of children and childhood
• Commitment to making a positive difference in the world

Compensation:

Compensation will be based on experience and Graduate education and will be offered in the range of 50,000-75,000. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Stanley BPS is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. This policy covers all programs, services, policies, and procedures of Stanley BPS, including admissions, employment and access to services and programs.

To initiate an application, send a cover letter and resume to:

Name: Susan Farr, Executive Assistant to the Head of School

Email: [email protected]

Stanley British Primary School                                 

303-360-0803

350 Quebec St.                                                          

Denver, CO 80230

Middle School Class Teacher 

January 2022 | Shining Mountain Waldorf School | Boulder, Colorado

Shining Mountain Waldorf School (SMWS) is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic candidate with Waldorf teacher training for the 2022-2023 school year. The Middle School Class teacher carries primary responsibility for teaching the middle school curriculum, grades 6-8. SMWS currently has a 1-5 and 6-8 class teacher rotation system. While we welcome applications from teachers experienced in the 1-8 cycle, we anticipate that the successful candidate will be moving through the grades 6-8 cycle. 

The ideal candidate is a Waldorf-trained, experienced middle school teacher. A Bachelors or more advanced degree, Waldorf training and classroom experience are required. Social health and Waldorf remedial training are pluses. The candidate will also have strong committee leadership skills, and proven ability to work well with and be supportive of colleagues.

SMWS is a prekindergarten through 12th grade school. We offer the full breadth of the Waldorf curriculum, which includes two world languages (Spanish and German), woodworking, handwork, movement, instrumental and choral music. All of our full time faculty members are Waldorf trained teachers and represent a rich spectrum of life experiences along with their strength as Waldorf educators. 

SMWS is celebrating its 39th year of bringing Waldorf education to the community of beautiful Boulder, Colorado. The school is fully accredited by both the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA) and the Association of Colorado Independent Schools (ACIS). Additionally, there is an active Anthroposophical community in the Denver/Boulder area.

Boulder is located in the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, about a 45 minute drive from Denver. It is at the heart of the organic food industry, with an award-winning farmers’ market, and many local organic bakeries and farms. The University of Colorado and numerous local organizations provide a rich variety of arts, lectures and workshops, many of which employ the talents of local community members. The quiet beauty of the natural environment offers contemplative pastimes and a full range of outdoor recreation, including world-class ski areas, and many national parks and forests. 

The parent body is supportive, well informed and involved. Our Board is strong and enjoys a supportive, collaborative relationship with the Faculty. We have a highly competent administrative function with a School Director, Pedagogical Director, Admission Director, Development Director, HR Director, Marketing Director, Campus Operations Director, and Business Director. 

We offer a competitive Waldorf-trained base salary, along with years of experience. SMWS has an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, life insurance, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, and a newly added identity theft recovery group plan.  

If you wish to apply or seek further information, please send a statement of interest, resume and three references to [email protected]. 

Shining Mountain Waldorf School is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, religion, gender, gender identity, disability, familial status, sexual orientation or national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by state or local law.  We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, where employees are treated with respect and dignity.