We are seeking a skilled and experienced Middle School English and Humanities teacher for the 2022-23 school year. The ideal candidate has a strong educational background, English and history content knowledge, exemplary pedagogical skills, a passion for teaching and learning, and experience in designing curriculum. Further, successful candidates will also possess familiarity with student-centered approaches and project-based learning.

Steamboat Mountain School’s humanities classes afford students active learning opportunities to engage purposefully with texts, construct meaning from literature, engage with numerous sources, consider multiple perspectives, and develop their writing skills. The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of experience teaching middle school. Candidates should have demonstrated expertise in collaborative and inquiry-based teaching methodologies. A desire to work closely with colleagues, the flexibility to teach multiple ages, and an active interest in teaching with technology is preferred. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in English or history; a master’s degree and/or teaching credential is preferred.

Specific job responsibilities include but are not limited to teaching 2-3 sections of Middle School English, two sections of Middle School social science, advising a small group of students, extracurricular duties, and leading outdoor education activities.

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree; advanced degree preferred

• 3-5 years of lower elementary experience

• Elementary school expertise in reading instruction (phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension)

• A collaborative attitude and ability to work effectively with colleagues

• Sense of humor, optimism, and possess a growth-mindset

• Knowledge of social emotional learning and child development

Compensation and Benefits:

Steamboat Mountain School offers a rich and comprehensive benefits package.  

• Salary range, $35,000-$50,000 depending on experience

• Paid Medical including life and short term disability

• Dental

• Vision

• Retirement contribution match after one year of service

• Tuition remission benefits after two years of service

• June- mid August summer vacation as well as all traditional school vacations