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Violin & Viola Music Lesson Instructor 2024-2025

August 6, 2024 - June 6, 2025

The Visual and Performing Arts department at Colorado Academy seeks a Violin and Viola Instructor who is also able to teach beginning to intermediate level piano. The position will begin August 2024 and will maintain a studio on campus teaching individual music lessons to students in 1st to 12th grade. Lessons are scheduled primarily during school hours but also extend before or after school. In addition to one-on-one instruction, the teacher will work some hours in the evenings and weekends that correspond with recitals, concerts and/or extra-curricular activities.

Lower School Mandarin Teacher

August 6, 2024 - June 3, 2025

The Lower School Mandarin teacher is a collaborative, experienced, and nurturing teacher who is excited to join a dedicated team working in an independent school K-12 environment. This teacher has the ability to build rapport and communicate well with students, colleagues, and parents. Housing is available for this role! To apply email [email protected]

Upper School Math Teacher 2024-2025

August 6, 2024 - June 6, 2025

Colorado Academy seeks dynamic candidates for the position of Upper School Math teacher. This is a full-time, 10-month faculty appointment to begin in early August 2024.
Colorado Academy seeks dynamic candidates for the position of Upper School Computer Science and Robotics teacher.

The Upper School CS Department offers a diverse and exciting range of courses, including introductory programming, robotics, ASR Computer Science Principles, AP Computer Science A, data structures, and algorithmic art. The ideal candidate will be comfortable creating developmentally appropriate curricula, be willing to explore innovative approaches to teaching, have experience establishing a supportive and engaging classroom environment for students, be willing to differentiate to meet the needs of students, and value collaborative work with and feedback from colleagues, administrators, students, and parents/guardians.

Middle and Upper School Math Teacher (8th/9th)

August 6, 2024 - June 3, 2025

Vail Mountain School is seeking a Middle and Upper School Math Teacher for the 24/25. Housing is available! Our teachers support the mission and philosophy of the school, value the VMS culture, and strive to make our school a better place. They have a deep knowledge of their subject area, and display dedication, passion, and the capacity to help all students succeed. They are committed to pursuing professional development and are life-long learners.

Upper School Grade Level Dean 2024-2025

August 6, 2024 - June 6, 2025

Colorado Academy seeks candidates for the position of Grade Level Dean.

At CA, Grade Level Deans act as the primary administrative point person for all matters related to a student’s particular experience in that grade, and they ensure that their students successfully advance through the Upper School program. Areas of responsibility include articulating and executing a vision for a comprehensive grade-level experience, developing, implementing, and overseeing grade-specific extracurricular and community activities, and successfully guiding students through the academic program. The ideal candidate will feel comfortable working with students of all grade levels, but specifically grades 10-12, as the Grade 9 Level Dean position is already fixed.

Middle School Learning Specialist 2024-2025

August 6, 2024 - June 6, 2025

Colorado Academy seeks a full-time Middle School Learning Specialist starting in the 2024-2025 school year (Grades 6th-8th). This faculty member will join an established community of caring, experienced educators and will be responsible for providing knowledgeable support to students and families with learning plans and identifying students who would benefit from evaluation. The ideal candidate will have an extensive background and training in working with students with a full spectrum of learning differences and experience guiding families through the often emotional process of pursuing cognitive and educational testing. They will have experience supporting a community of diverse backgrounds and a deep respect for middle schoolers' intellectual and social-emotional development. The Learning Specialist reports to the Middle School Principal.

2nd Grade Reading and Writing Teacher

August 6, 2024 - June 3, 2025

At Vail Mountain School, a Lower School Teacher is responsible for carrying out the mission of VMS through curriculum development, classroom teaching, assessment, differentiation, classroom management, outdoor education, character development and building rapport with students in and out of the classroom. This position acts as a homebase for a 2nd grade class and will also deliver instruction in reading and writing to all second grade students. Our teachers understand that knowing their students is a prerequisite to becoming a great teacher.

Housing is available for this position! To apply please email [email protected]

Lower School Music Teacher

August 6, 2024 - June 3, 2025

At Vail Mountain School, a Lower School Music Teacher is responsible for carrying out the mission of VMS through curriculum development, classroom teaching, assessment, differentiation, classroom management, outdoor education, character development and building rapport with students in and out of the classroom. As a member of the performing arts department, this role is performance based and will produce large shows throughout the school year. Our teachers support the mission and philosophy of the school.

Housing is available for this position! To apply please email resume and cover letter to [email protected]

Middle School Athletic Director

August 6, 2024 - June 3, 2025

At Vail Mountain School, the Middle School Athletic Director is responsible for carrying out the mission of VMS through curriculum development, teaching, assessment, differentiation, classroom management, outdoor education, character development, and building rapport with students in and out of the classroom. As the Middle School Athletic Director this position will provide overall leadership, strategic direction and operational support for middle school sports. As a physical education teacher, they will also support the mission and philosophy of the school, value the VMS culture, and strive to make our school a better place.

Housing is available for this role! To apply, please email resume and cover letter to [email protected]. This is a 10 month role.