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:
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Teach performing arts in Fifth through Eighth Grades
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Implement drama curriculum to build skills, foster confidence, and provide exposure to the performing arts in public speaking, dance, movement, improvisation, stage performance
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Engage students in traditional and non-traditional performances
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Supervise children outside the classroom, eg. lunch duty, recess, etc.
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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:
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Ability to work in a collegial and highly collaborative environment
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A love of elementary and middle school aged children
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A growth mindset, active sense of humor, warm personality, creative approach, and excellent organizational and communication skills
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Teaching experience, preferably in drama
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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.
