Lower School Teaching Fellows Program 

A two-year commitment starting in the 2025-26 academic year

Aspen Country Day School seeks applicants for a Teaching Fellowship in the Lower School. The school challenges and nurtures children as they build confidence, resilience, and joy in learning. Aspen Country Day School’s educational program balances academics, arts, and outdoor education. At its campus in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the school welcomes approximately 300 students from throughout the Roaring Fork Valley for PreK to Eighth Grade. It is accredited by the Association of Colorado Independent Schools and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools. 

The Teaching Fellowship at Aspen Country Day School is an intensive, full-time program that emphasizes the value of mentorship. Guided by the program director, fellows work with a team of two mentor teachers per grade level. The program is tailored to the fellow’s goals and to the school’s needs. Participants are immersed in the life of the school and are valued members of the Aspen Country Day School faculty and community. Each fellow is a member of the faculty and is expected to work towards developing the “attributes of a teacher,” listed below. This is a 10-month, paid position with full benefits. It is renewable for a second academic year following a successful first year. Housing support is available. Possible placements range from Kindergarten to Fifth Grade.

Lower School Fellows are expected to: 

• Collaborate with mentor teachers to deliver dynamic and relevant lessons in language arts, math, social studies, and social/emotional learning 

• Implement instructional strategies and use clear and consistent classroom management in concert with the school philosophy and culture 

• Take on gradually increasing responsibility in the classroom, culminating in independent teaching in each placement 

• Participate in co-curricular programs and activities such as Outdoor Education trips and skiing

• Meet weekly with the Director of the Fellowship Program and monthly with cohort in on-campus professional development 

• Participate in outside professional development opportunities 

• Supervise students during break, recess, and lunchtime 

• Adhere to guidelines, procedures, and policies in the Employee Handbook and the Teaching Fellows Handbook 

• Help children with organization, problem solving, and conflict resolution 

• Communicate professionally and effectively with parents, teachers, administrators and colleagues, in person as well as via email and phone 

• Attend required in-service days, meetings, training sessions, and campus move-in/move-out 

• Possess a professional desire to work in the classroom and develop (or continue to develop) teaching skills in the academic disciplines as well as the ongoing work of social/emotional development of children 

• Complete other duties as assigned

Desired skills and qualifications 

• Experience working with children and/or experience in an educational setting 

• Commitment to the school’s values: character, respect, responsibility, community, perseverance 

• Experience with technology and/or use of technology in an academic setting 

• Well developed written and oral communication skills 

• Demonstrated ability as an excellent team member and collaborator 

• Bachelor’s degree (completion required before start of program) 

• Desire to pursue a career in teaching in a PreK to Grade 8 educational environment 

• Willingness to participate in all aspects of the life of the school

To be considered, please send a resume and cover letter to [email protected] and complete this brief Assessment. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.