Fountain Valley School, a selective and diverse boarding school, educates 250 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.
The Opportunity:
Fountain Valley School seeks experienced and dynamic educators for a history teacher position. This position reports directly to the chair of the history department and is responsible for teaching classes to students in 9-12 grade. Experience teaching global and/or US history from an inquiry and skills-driven perspective, with an emphasis on developing writing and research skills, is strongly preferred.
General Duties:
- Teach 4 sections of history.
- Demonstrate an ability to foster sustained collaboration and professional growth within the history department.
- Show an appreciation for the craft of teaching along with a passion for history as a discipline.
Other Duties:
- Coach two seasons of athletics/afternoon activities.
- Serve as an adviser to approximately six students.
- 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)
- Transportation of students to and from activities using a non-CDL school vehicle
- Serve as a member of a weekend and weeknight duty team (1 weeknight per week, and 9 weekends per year)
Qualifications:
- Find joy in working with adolescents and in school life.
- Engage with energy, kindness, and a sense of humor.
- Experience enhancing classroom learning with appropriate history teaching tools.
- 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 constituencies.
- Bachelor’s degree with a major in history; advanced degree or equivalent experience in an independent boarding/day school environment preferred.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and/or obtain a Colorado license within 30 days of hire.
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 lbs.
- Proficiency in LMS Blackbaud OnCampus and Google Educational Suite Apps preferred.
Salary: $40,000 - $60,000
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, EAP, 403b Retirement with 8% match, EAP, Gym and Pool access.
Application Deadline: 11/30/2024
