Faculty member, Outdoor Education

Full-time, salaried position

Aspen Country Day School employs a full-time outdoor educator. This PreK-Eighth Grade school is known for its intentional approach to challenging and nurturing children as they build confidence, resilience, and joy in learning. Vibrant academic, arts, and outdoor programs led by dedicated teachers give students a solid foundation for lives of meaning and purpose. The school welcomes approximately 300 students from throughout the Roaring Fork Valley. It is accredited by the Association of Colorado Independent Schools and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools. 

The school’s landmark outdoor program is one of the few in the country to take children in elementary as well as middle school grades into the wilderness for immersion in nature, development of hard skills, and character education. With nearly 30 trips in the field throughout the school year, the program demands excellence in management and execution. The outdoor education team seeks to create safe and inspiring learning experiences that deepen students’ understanding of the school’s core values: character, respect, responsibility, community, and perseverance. 

This professional collaborates with the school’s leadership, faculty, and community to ensure that the Outdoor Education program offers thoughtfully sequenced trips that are developmentally appropriate for each grade. This person embraces working with students and faculty in a supportive and collaborative Kindergarten to Eighth Grade environment, assisting teachers to make a lasting and meaningful impact on each student. The position works closely with the Outdoor Education team and in consultation with the Director of Operations. 

Performance characteristics

• Understanding of Aspen Country Day School’s mission, culture, and graduate outcomes, and the centrality of the Outdoor Ed program to the school’s identity and organizational success

• Passion for organization, detail, and high-functioning operations to ensure the success of the program

• Commitment to high performance and continuous improvement; strong work ethic

• Strong communication skills, verbal and written

• Ability to model and foster expedition behavior: self-awareness and efficacy, selflessness, commitment to group goals, tolerance, flexibility, consideration, trust, communication, humility, teamwork, sense of humor

• Commitment to building a fun, friendly learning atmosphere that involves students in hands-on activities and encourages them to take responsibility for their own learning

• Commitment to own professional growth and renewal

• An awareness and attention to all relationships that influence the outdoor experience

Responsibilities regarding safety

• Actively promote program safety policies and a safety-first attitude

• Be aware of and manage potential risks of the outdoor environment

• Know and understand emergency and evacuation procedures for each trip

• Adhere to the school’s risk management policies and procedures

Responsibilities for trip execution

• Provide effective and efficient support to ensure the success of the Outdoor Education program 

• Help to prepare each trip for departure with all necessary gear, food, and vehicles

• Participate in pre-trip pack checks and orientation sessions for students

• Coordinate and integrate training and preparation for trips with with PE classes or classroom teachers

• Expect to spend approximately 35 nights in the field with students

• Participate in post-trip staff debriefs

• Assure all gear is returned, inspected, clean and ready for  future trips

• Contribute to oversight and development of risk management policies and procedures

• Work with the Outdoor Education team to purchase, inventory, and maintain equipment

• Drive students as needed to destinations and fill in periodically for local bus routes and ski days

• Assist with the identification and exploration of new locations for courses

• Respond to field emergencies as needed, including providing or arranging for emergency transportation, communications, supply delivery, or field supervision

Collaborations

• Partner with the Outdoor Education team to execute the program throughout the year

• Work with heads of Lower and Middle School to establish staffing for trips

• Assist PE department with organizing and executing student ski days throughout the winter

• Support academic classrooms during the off season and slower times of the year 

• Manage trip communications to parents, faculty, staff, students in coordination with communications office

• Arrange trip transportation in coordination with operations office

• Collaborate with school nurse on medical supplies, training, and medicine administration procedures

Certification requirements

• Bachelor’s degree

• Professional trip-leading experience, preferably in the educational field

• Current certification in Wilderness First Responder, CPR,  medication administration, and Leave No Trace 

• Current commercial driving license or willingness to obtain 

Physical demands and work environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions for the job. The employee must have the physical abilities to perform all tasks associated with outdoor education (e.g. lifting gear up to 40 pounds, hiking with a 40-pound backpack, skiing and pulling a sled, uphill skinning, rock climbing and belaying). The work environment may be outdoors with weather conditions including heat, sun exposure, wind, rain, and snow. While on campus, the employee is required to sit in on meetings and work on a computer for periods of time. The employee is required to walk, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, talk, and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The wage rate for this position will include a salary in the range of $45,000-$65,000 health, dental, disability insurance,  and retirement plan benefits. Housing support is a possibility.

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to [email protected] and complete this brief assessment. 

Steamboat Mountain School’s Teaching Faculty afford students active learning opportunities to engage through listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The goal of the school is to foster confident, empathetic, and global learners who strive to engage genuinely with other people.

We are seeking a dynamic and collaborative Upper School Math Teacher for the 25-26 school year. This position will directly report to the Assistant Head of School and will be responsible for developing curriculum, designing lessons, and engaging students in high-quality learning. Candidates should be familiar with differentiated instruction so that each student has the opportunity to do work that is appropriately challenging. The ideal candidate has at least five years of experience teaching to high school-aged students.

Specific job responsibilities include:

• Create units and lesson plans that prioritize student engagement and individual needs using student-centered and inquiry-based approaches.

• Prepare lessons and develop captivating student-centered curricula. 

• Employ a variety of teaching methods and differentiated instruction to engage a range of learners.

• Maintain accurate records of student growth and communicate progress with families.

• Create a classroom culture that is engaging, student-centered, and effectively managed.

• Participate in and lead outdoor education trips throughout the year.

• Leading outdoor trips and activities

• Residential duties

• Potentially leading an international trip for a month in the Spring

• Attend faculty meetings and maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the school as well as through self-selected professional growth activities.

• Attend the start of school meetings and end of year school meetings.

• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned by the Assistant Head of School.

• Teaching Faculty are eligible to take non-work days during traditional school holidays as listed in the school’s official calendar and separate from paid sick leave, but only as their professional responsibilities allow.

Qualification Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in education.

• Master’s degree preferred. 

• Interest in outdoor education and project-based learning

• Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, the ability and desire to work collaboratively, and dedication to continuously developing and practicing cultural competence in one’s teaching are also essential. 

Compensation and Benefits:

Steamboat Mountain School offers a rich and comprehensive benefits package for full time employees.

• Salary range $40,000-$70,000 depending on experience, schedule worked, and housing needs.

Higher degrees and teaching experience will impact final salary.

• Campus housing is available for staff according to needs and qualifications.

• Summer’s off, most holidays, and all traditional school holidays. 

• Medical including short term disability for full time employment

• Dental for full time employment 

• Vision for full time employment 

• Retirement contribution match after one year of service for full time 

• Tuition remission benefits after two years of service for full time

In order to apply, email your resume and cover letter to [email protected].  Steamboat Mountain School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Middle School Drama Teacher

Full-time, salaried position

Starting August 2025

Aspen Country Day School seeks an energetic and dedicated Middle School Drama Teacher to begin in the 2025-2026 academic school year. This PreK-Eighth Grade school is known for its intentional approach to challenging and nurturing children as they build confidence, resilience, and joy in learning. Vibrant academic, arts, and outdoor programs give students a solid foundation for lives of meaning and purpose. At its newly redeveloped campus in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the school welcomes approximately 300 students from throughout the Roaring Fork Valley. It is accredited by the Association of Colorado Independent Schools and a member of the National Association of Independent Schools. 

Responsibilities and qualifications include but are not limited to:

• Teach performing arts in Fifth through Eighth Grades

• Implement drama curriculum to build skills, foster confidence, and provide exposure to the performing arts in public speaking, dance, movement, improvisation, stage performance

• Engage students in traditional and non-traditional performances

• Supervise children outside the classroom, eg. lunch duty, recess, etc.

• Fulfill all other faculty responsibilities that may occur outside the school day, including writing reports and curriculum planning, and attending faculty meetings

Successful candidates will have:

• Ability to work in a collegial and highly collaborative environment

• A love of elementary and middle school aged children

• A growth mindset, active sense of humor, warm personality, creative approach, and excellent organizational and communication skills

• Teaching experience, preferably in drama 

• Bachelor’s degree

The wage rate for this position will include a salary in the range of $55,000-$80,000; health, dental, disability insurance, retirement plan benefits, and housing support.

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to [email protected] and complete this brief assessment. 

  Aspen Country Day School provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to age, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law. The school’s statement of diversity, equity, and inclusion is here.

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 are an uplifting community that fosters a sense of belonging while providing a program where students can thrive academically, athletically, artistically, emotionally, and socially.   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.  St. Anne’s graduates know themselves, care for others and strive to serve and improve their communities.

MISSION

Grounded in our founding values, we cultivate a community of curious and compassionate learners who are inspired to serve and enrich our world.

VALUES

Community, Curiosity, Faith, Compassion, Humility

POSITION DESCRIPTION

St. Anne’s Episcopal School is seeking a full-time School Counselor for preschool through 4th grade for the 2025-2026 school year.

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS

• Provides classroom guidance and assists teachers and administrators in establishing appropriate behavior management protocols.

•  Educates students about self-awareness and self-esteem, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills, making friends and avoiding bullying behavior, and understanding their learning uniqueness.

• Teaches counseling classes to preschool-4th graders, emphasizing age-appropriate strategies for personal development, social interaction, and emotional health.

• Identifies and supports students in need of support, assesses their level of need, refers to appropriate services, and follows up to monitor response to interventions/services.

• Provides short-term individual and small-group counseling.

• Serves as a resource for students, faculty, administrators, and parents to understand and deal with the social, emotional, behavioral, and personal needs of students.

• Emphasizes preventive and developmental counseling to provide students with life skills needed to deal with problems and to enhance their personal, social, and academic growth.

• Consults with and serves as a resource for teachers, staff, and parents regarding the developmental needs of students, which includes, but is not limited to the following:

• Conducts and facilitates conferences with teachers, students, and parents.

• Conducts in-service programs for faculty and staff.

• Models appropriate behavior with student, parent, and colleague interactions.

• Maintains records to document interactions, interventions, and decisions in accordance with state law, industry standards, and St. Anne’s Policies.

• Conducts structured, goal-oriented counseling sessions in response to identified needs relative to achievement and school success of individuals and groups of students.

• Refers students and their parents to community agencies, programs, or specialists as appropriate. Maintains a comprehensive list of community resources.

• Partners with the Lower School Head and Assistant Lower School Head to write support plans for students who need behavioral support.

• Expertise in prevention, intervention, and crisis counseling is also desired. 

IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or school counseling is required.

• Licensed in Colorado or have the ability to become licensed (i.e., LCSW-C, LMSW, LCPC), preferred.

• Minimum of three years experience providing direct clinical care to children.

• Experience working with elementary school students, and experience working with children and families in a school setting, is preferred.

• Understanding of common diagnostic assessment tools & formulation; working understanding of current treatment approaches.

• Experience implementing individual, group, and/or universal evidence-based interventions.

• Ability to build a strong rapport with students, families, school personnel and external support providers.

• Ability to create, develop and teach social-emotional curriculum responsive to current needs in child development.

• Knowledge of current research related to adolescent social-emotional development and mental health.

• Ability to collect, review, and analyze data, in order to improve support services.

• Willingness to develop one's own knowledge and skills through professional development.

• Ability to work and communicate effectively and efficiently with and within a culturally diverse student body, staff, and community.

• Demonstrated ability to be flexible, visible, resilient, collaborative, and approachable.

• Adherence to ethical standards and best practices of state and national school counselors.

• An enthusiastic and strong work ethic, a team player, and a self-starter.

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 

$52,000 - $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.

Interested candidates can send their cover letter, resume, Philosophy of Education statement, and list of references to Rene Reynolds, Director of Human Resources, at [email protected].