Fountain Valley School is a co-ed, college-preparatory boarding/day school enrolling 230 students in grades 9-12. Founded in 1930, the School provides a rigorous, global curriculum in academics, arts, athletics and the outdoors in a diverse community to develop young adults who are courageous, open-minded, self-reliant, curious, and compassionate. This position reports directly to the dean of students. The ideal candidate will be open, welcoming, and engaging to others and lead by active involvement in the life of the school. The Director of School Counseling will have the ability to focus on the social and emotional health of the students while also working to create a healthy culture in the school.

General Duties:

• Provide informal supportive counseling to students
• Provide formal scheduled counseling as a component of a comprehensive support plan for students seeing outside mental health professionals
• Evaluate and assess students in crisis or at-risk and follow with an appropriate response in collaboration with the administration
• Recommend and coordinate a long-term support plan for students
• Procure the necessary releases from parents so that the School may work in a supportive partnership with the outside health provider
• Coordinate and manage a comprehensive support plan for individual students in close collaboration with the director of student health services, parents, deans’ office, outside mental health care providers, and the school community
• Respond to student referrals by following-up with the reporting faculty member, parents, advisor and house director
• Collaborate with the Academic Skill Center, advisors, and parents to provide supportive counseling for students with learning-related differences
• Design and deliver wellness-oriented developmental curriculum and programming to students via our Student Life Curriculum, Advisory, and Residential Life program
• Educate faculty and parents about adolescent development and pathology
• Manage relationship with outside health providers and acts as the liaison between the outside health care provider and the School
• Undertake appropriate clinical and program consultation consistent with the guidelines of licensure, the School’s mission, and ASCA/CASCA standard 

Other Duties:

• Teach one semester of our 9th-grade Chapter 1 program
• Manage the on-call counseling duty phone
• Collaborate with Admission Office during summer months to review new student applications
• Attend all faculty meetings and health team meetings
• Participate in a class level retreat along with other faculty members
• Participate in committees as assigned
• Participate in co-leading an Interim trip (Spring experiential learning trip)

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to work with individuals in a courteous and professional manner
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate in a team environment
• Detail-oriented, organized, self-motivated, self-directed, and punctual
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple tasks at one time
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Teaching experience a plus 
• Love for outdoor exploration and ability to participate in outdoor and experiential education a plus

Qualifications:

• *BA Degree (Masters preferred) in Counseling or Social Work required. Fully licensed or Practicing with supervision required.
• Training in mental health and experience as a Social Worker or School Psychologist with a focus on adolescence

Working Conditions: 

• Environment: office and indoor classroom working with some outdoor events
• Physical demands: able to sit and stand for at least 8 hours per day; must be able to lift 40 lb.
• Attendance at certain community events will be required
• Working relationships: students, parents, outside vendors, and all other employees 

Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000 depending on experience

Contact:

Send letter of application, resume and list of three professional references to:

Amanda Dedrick

Fountain Valley School of Colorado

Colorado Springs, CO 80911

fax 719.392.6138

E-mail: [email protected]

Position:

Middle School Language Arts Teacher

The position will begin in August 2023 for the 2023-2024 school year. This position reports to the Head of Middle School and provides our kids with joyful, interactive learning experiences that give our kids choice and voice in their learning. We are looking for candidates who love language arts and have a strong desire to teach middle school children.

About Stanley BPS:

Stanley British Primary School, located in Denver’s Lowry neighborhood, is a progressive independent school serving 470 children from transitional kindergarten through 8th grade. For 50 years, Stanley classrooms have been filled with engaged learners guided by inspired teachers. At Stanley, a child's education goes well beyond academics - our teachers and our instruction principles give children the opportunity to reach their full potential academically, creatively, socially, emotionally and physically. We asked parents, teachers, staff and students to reflect on why they chose Stanley BPS. The answers we heard reflect a place and a philosophy unlike any other in the Denver independent school landscape. Teaching and learning at Stanley goes beyond a simple education. Students here have a chance to play, to choose, to interact and to own and embrace their own learning. SBPS is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive school community. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspire and educate kids to develop to their full potential.
• Create a safe, supportive, mutually respectful classroom community that values the distinct contributions and abilities of each student.
• Teach three sections of middle school language arts classes per trimester.
• Commit to embodying inclusiveness as a core value in the classroom and within the school community and emphasizing the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion within the curriculum and in all spaces.
• Work within a team-based, collaborative environment to support students of varied levels and abilities.
• Develop curricula that builds on the scope and sequence of the middle school language arts curriculum.
• Collaborate with colleagues to provide interdisciplinary learning opportunities for students across classes.
• Team teach homeroom with multi-aged kids with colleagues.
• Advise middle school kids.
• Participate and engage in professional activities and gatherings at team, departmental, divisional, and school-wide levels.
• Engage in student-life activities including school assemblies, dances, clubs, electives, student grade-level meetings, and traveling on middle school overnight trips, such as homeroom camping trips, the 6th-grade trip, 7th-grade Moab trip, and the 8th-grade England trip.
• Assist with duties as needed, such as carpool, recess, lunch, and other duties as assigned.

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 middle school kids and getting to know them as individual people, honoring and valuing each unique 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 on our students.
• A bachelor’s degree is required.
• 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 kids.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent collaboration skills that support students and colleagues.
• Flexible and able to manage details and follow-through.
• Familiarity and comfort with a range of technology, including the Google platform, and Microsoft suite software.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary range is $49,000 - $75,000 based on experience and education

The salary range listed is just one component of Stanley’s total compensation for employees. Stanley provides excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement, paid time off in addition to paid fall, holiday and spring breaks, paid parental leave, tuition remission and professional development.  

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 Apply:

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

Susan Farr

Stanley British Primary School

Executive Assistant to the Head of School

[email protected]

Interviews will start as resumes are received. We will be accepting resumes until our position is filled.

ABOUT ST. ANNE’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL

St. Anne’s is an independent PS-8 co-educational school enrolling approximately 430 students across the Denver metro area.  We provide an uplifting, nurturing environment where each child is fully supported academically, artistically and athletically.  We build character and integrity upon a spiritual, moral and ethical foundation and strive to foster the development of people who make significant and lasting contributions to society.  Grounded in the values and traditions of our founding Sisters and empowered by their sense of belonging, St. Anne’s graduates know themselves, care for others and strive to serve and improve their communities.

MISSION

St. Anne’s educates minds, enriches hearts, and expands horizons.

POSITION DESCRIPTION 

The Executive Assistant to the Head of School supports the Head’s leadership role and performs administrative and operational tasks to ensure an effective and well-organized office while maintaining the highest standards for the School. 

This role is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized, detail-oriented, and innovative professional with strong communication and project-management skills.  The ideal candidate is excited by the opportunity to support and play a key role in the daily operations of the Head of School’s office, leveraging a broad range of skills with a high degree of initiative in managing a variety of responsibilities in a fast-paced environment, while serving as a trusted partner with high integrity.

Overall Responsibilities and Expectations 

• Provide administrative support for the Head of School,  including editing correspondence, emails, documents, and brochures, and effectively communicating with internal and external constituencies (students, parents, faculty, staff, alumni, Board members, etc.)

• Manage the Head of School’s schedule and Google calendar in concert with school priorities and the all-school and athletic calendars. Schedule appointments, coordinate meetings, and events as well as travel schedules and itineraries.

• Coordinate conference registrations, hotel, and travel arrangements for Head of School and Leadership Team, as called upon

• Help facilitate the School’s annual academic calendar and manage the day-to-day all-school calendar in coordination with the Head of School and Leadership Team

• Prepare opening-day information for faculty and staff, including updating forms and documents for posting to the faculty/staff portal,  updating crisis information,  and maintaining crisis kits located around campus

• Work in conjunction with the Development Office to create meeting opportunities for the Head of School with potential donors and Annual Fund prospects.

• Coordinate faculty, staff, and trustee recognition awards and departure gifts.

• Order flowers for delivery to members of the St. Anne’s community

• Provide support for the Board of Trustees including taking and maintaining the official minutes, preparing and sending information as requested, planning and coordinating logistics for all Board-related meetings,  retreats, conferences,  and workshops

• Maintain confidentiality in student, School family, and employee matters.  

• Assist the Middle School Head/Assistant Middle School Head with graduation tasks including preparing award certificates

• Coordinate the high school process with the Middle School Head  and Assistant Head of School including setting internal deadlines for submission of recommendations, collecting and tracking recommendations, and responding to family questions

• Assist with special projects as they arise including ACIS Accreditation processes

• Other duties as assigned 

Ideal Qualifications: 

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in an executive assistant role, ideally in an educational setting; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.  

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills

• Ability to handle confidential matters and act with discretion  

• Proficient with Google, Microsoft Office Suite, and able to handle multiple Google calendars. 

• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask

• Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction

• Commitment to working in and fostering an inclusive community

• A notary public status to provide notary services to faculty, staff, parents, and school is preferred

St. Anne’s Episcopal School is committed to creating a supportive learning environment where all individuals are valued for their unique contributions and are able to achieve their highest potential. We strongly believe that a diverse and inclusive environment is the best learning environment for our students and prepares them to live, work, and thrive in an increasingly global and multicultural community. We reject all prejudice, particularly those based on race, national and ethnic origin, religion, socioeconomic status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and physical characteristics.

St. Anne’s believes that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender or gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, ancestry, disability genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local anti-discrimination laws.  The school’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotional opportunities, training, discipline, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment.

SALARY RANGE & BENEFITS 

$65,000 - $80,000 Annually  (Commensurate with Experience)

St. Anne’s offers a competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, 403(b) retirement inclusion, long-term disability, life insurance, free lunch, and tuition assistance.