Finance and Operations Manager

Full-Time Administrative Position for the 2025-26 School Year

Telluride Mountain School is seeking a Finance and Operations Manager for the 25-26 school year.  Telluride Mountain School is a Preschool thru 8th grade experiential education school.  This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, efficiency-minded and missioned aligned individual to help strengthen and streamline our school’s operations and be a key member of a collaborative minded administrative team.

The Finance & Operations Manager supports daily operations and long-term sustainability strategies. Working closely with the Head of School, this position oversees financial systems and procedures, risk management, human resources and financial planning, budgeting and forecasting.

This position is responsible for:

• Reliable financial reporting and coordinating with outsourced bookkeeping

• Internal business functions including but not limited to purchasing, insurance renewals, licensing and safety compliance

• Annual and Long Term budgeting process in collaborations with the Board, Finance Committee and Treasurer

• Periodic finance committee meetings and reporting at the Board level (required to attend periodic Board meeting)

• Overseeing Facility Maintenance Team and all facility needs including contracts, agreements and leases (currently a 14,000sf campus and two employee housing units)

• Hiring, onboarding, benefits, and all HR and payroll compliance processes

• Contract renewals and compensation package changes

• Financial aid application and award process

• Serving as a member of the Administrative Team

• Overseeing after-school programs and summer camp activities

• Collaborating and supporting the Advancement Director regarding all fundraising activities including but not limited to the Annual Fundraiser

• Additional duties as assigned by the Head of School

• Promoting and supporting a school culture rooted in collaboration, communication and inclusion both within and outside the School

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, non-profit management or related field required

• 3-5 years of experience in business operations or administration (school or nonprofit setting preferred)

• Working knowledge of employment law and practices

• Proficiency in Quickbooks and school databases (e.g. Blackbaud) strongly preferred

• Excellent communication, discretion and organizational skills

• Works well in a team 

Compensation and Benefits:

• $65,000 - $80,000, commensurate with experience

• Health Insurance covered with the participation option of many other types of insurances including but not limited to vision, dental, etc.

• Retirement plan with employer contribution

• Tuition remission for eligible children

• 8 weeks of paid vacation, including school holidays and summer flexibility

• Opportunity to participate in outdoor, experiential, and ski PE programming

• Potential employee housing available

To Apply:

Please submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected]. In your cover letter, please include a brief statement about why you are excited about the opportunity to work at Telluride Mountain School and how your skills and experience align with the school’s mission and the goals of the position.

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.

The Montessori Academy of Colorado is a metropolitan school that engages each child through innovative academics, exploration of character, and a fearless, forward mindset.

Job Title: Lower Elementary Lead Teacher

Department: Upper School

Reports To: Upper School Director  

Employee Classification: Full-Time, Exempt

Salary Range: $50,000-$60,000 per year

Job Summary

The Lower Elementary Lead Teacher is a warm, enthusiastic, creative, and collaborative educator passionate about supporting young learners in a joyful and nurturing classroom community. This is a full-time lead teacher position responsible for overseeing the Lower Elementary classroom and reports directly to the Upper School Director. This position begins for the 2025-26 school year on August 10th, 2025.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Curriculum and Instruction:

• Lead and guide the daily work cycle and gives lessons aligned with the Montessori philosophy
• Support students in developing independence, focus, and a love of learning
• Provide individualized and small-group lessons tailored to student needs
• Design and maintain a curriculum that fosters partnerships that enrich learning
• Observe and record each student’s academic, social, and emotional growth
• Meet with parents for conferences four times a year, aligns with Montessori philosophy and Common Core State Standards, using supplemental curriculum as needed
• Prepare and maintain Montessori materials and hands-on learning experiences
• Organize field trips and community outings throughout the year
• Plan and lead trips and learning experiences that connect with the classroom curriculum
• Create and facilitate parent education events and programs
• Collaborate with the broader Upper School team to support a cohesive program
• Organize and attend an overnight end-of-year class trip
  
  

Communication:

• Create a peaceful, respectful classroom by modeling conflict resolution and Grace and Courtesy lessons
• Build strong, supportive relationships with students and families
• Communicate regularly with families about student progress and classroom life
• Work with other faculty to plan Family Nights, performances, and special events
• Maintain professional and collaborative relationships with colleagues, following MAC’s Characteristics of Excellence

• Actively participate in professional development, parent workshops, committees, and staff meetings
• Maintain a clean, organized, and inspiring prepared environment in alignment with Montessori pedagogy
• Support admissions efforts by meeting with prospective families as requested by the Head of School
• Complete other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• AMI or AMS Elementary Montessori Certification (Lower Elementary preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, preferred
• Minimum of 3-5 years teaching experience in a Montessori environment
• Familiarity with the Science of Reading and Orton-Gillingham methods
• Strong relationship-building skills with students, parents, and colleagues
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

MAC is committed to caring for and investing in our employees by offering a generous benefits package, including the potential for paid Montessori training, 24 paid holidays annually, paid summer break, 8 Paid Time Off days, 3 Paid Professional Development days, health, dental, and vision insurance with an HSA option, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, employer-paid life insurance, and additional voluntary plans for life insurance, critical illness, and short- and long-term disability plans. Employees also receive an RTD EcoPass.

MAC is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive environment, free of discrimination or harassment, for its community. MAC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, immigration/citizen status, age, marital status, pregnancy status, veteran status, disability, socio-economic status, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor. Any person with a concern or allegation of discrimination or harassment shall report it to MAC’s Compliance Coordinator. For more information, please visit our website. 

Fountain Valley School, a selective and diverse boarding school, educates 220 students in grades 9–12 on a beautiful 1,100-acre campus in Colorado Springs, CO. Founded in 1930, the School provides a rigorous, global curriculum in academics, arts, athletics and the outdoors. 

Position Summary: 

Fountain Valley School seeks an experienced and dynamic admission professional for the role of Assistant or Associate Director of Admission and Data Manager. This position reports to the Dean of Enrollment Management. The Assistant/Associate Director is a key member of the admission and enrollment team. Responsibilities include data and market analysis, funnel reporting, recruiting day and boarding students in Grades 9 - 12 and supporting the functions of the admission office. This position has required domestic travel throughout the country and to area and regional schools and fairs. The Assistant/Associate Director of Admission will promote the school through constant communication, marketing, and interpersonal skills necessary to connect with the community, prospective students, and families. 3 - 5 years of experience in admission and data analysis is preferred.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Admission Duties:

• Demonstrate an understanding, appreciation and passion for the admission process and for boarding schools
• Domestic travel to fairs and feeder schools
• Assume regional responsibility for a portion of the applicant pool: gather and analyze demographic research, leverage current relationships in territory, identify and grow potential markets, offer highly personalized communication with prospective families in territory throughout the application cycle.
• Support all aspects of the admission cycle through on-campus events, interviewing, virtual events, revisit days, etc.
• Support all aspects of the admission review process, including reviewing and evaluating applications and serving on admission committees
• Regular and reliable attendance
• Other duties as assigned

 Admissions Information Systems Management:

• Serve as the primary data administrator for the admissions CRM (e.g., Blackbaud, Finalsite, or SchoolAdmin)
• Maintain accurate applicant records and manage data integrity throughout the admissions process
• Generate reports, dashboards, and data analysis to support enrollment strategies
• Troubleshoot system issues and coordinate with IT and vendors for updates and improvements
• Assist in the integration of admissions systems with student information, financial aid, and communications platforms
• Prepare weekly enrollment reports for DEM and other reports as requested

 Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Previous experience in database management and analysis required.
• Technological experience and comfort using current and future CRMs including Google Suite, Blackbaud, Finalsite Enrollment/equivalent, or willingness (if not experienced) to learn.
• Metrics-driven, analytical and able to interpret data to drive decision making
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills to meet deadlines efficiently and accurately
• Engage with energy, kindness, and a sense of humor
• Ability to take individual initiative and work collaboratively within a team approach
• Demonstrate cultural competency and skills engaging with and learning from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences
• Demonstrate skills in communication and interpersonal relations within and across multiple departments
• A sense of humor and desire to work on a boarding school campus

Working Conditions:

• Environment: Working indoor office and outdoor events. 
• Physical demands:  Must be able to sit, stand, and walk 8 hrs per day and lift items weighing up to 25 lbs;
• Working Relationships: Students, parents, alumni, outside vendors, potential donors and all other employees

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement plus match, Short and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, EAP and use of campus facilities

Salary: $45,000 - $50,000, depending on education and experience

Application Deadline: June 15, 2025

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