Middle School History Teacher

Full-time, salaried position

Start date August 2025

Aspen Country Day School seeks a full-time Middle School History teacher for the 2025-26 academic 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 led by dedicated teachers give students a solid foundation for lives of meaning and purpose. At its 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 include but are not limited to:

• Guide students toward achievement of the graduate outcomes of Aspen Country Day School

• Design lessons grounded in established ACDS curriculum for Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Grade students

• Assess student work and provide meaningful feedback to students regularly

• Instruct students and manage the classroom in concert with school philosophy

• Help children with organization, problem solving, and conflict resolution to support individual needs

• Communicate professionally and effectively with parents, teachers, administrators, and colleagues

• Participate in outdoor experiential education, including ski afternoons, day outings, and overnight trips 

• Attend required in-service days, meetings, and training sessions as designated

• Assist with team projects, including fall move-in and spring move-out of all classroom furniture and materials

• Supervise students outside the classroom as assigned (recess, lunch, etc.)

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

Successful candidates will have:

• Bachelor’s degree and teaching experience at the Middle School level

• Professional desire to develop or continue to develop teaching skills in the academic disciplines as well as the on-going work of social/emotional development of children

• Understanding of child development and fondness for the mercurial nature of middle school students

• Demonstrated commitment to teaching and learning in a dynamic school community

• Ability to work in a collegial and highly collaborative environment

• Skill in the use of technology: including, but not limited to G Suite for Education, student information system

• Adaptability in teaching environments -- from the traditional classroom to settings on campus, online, or outdoors

• A growth mindset, warm personality, creative approach, and excellent organizational and communication skills

The wage rate for this position will include a salary in the range of $60,000-$80,000; health, dental, disability insurance, retirement plan, and housing support. To apply, send resume and cover letter to [email protected] and complete this 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.