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

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For nearly 25 years Boulder Country Day School has been at the forefront of education in the Boulder Valley. The hallmarks of our school - Community, Character, Academic Excellence, and Small Class Sizes - are the keys to our success and allow us to create an educational experience where children innovate, create, grow and thrive. We believe our children are our future, and, to that end, we offer a broad-based liberal arts education that focuses on developing lifelong learners and responsible global citizens. The Boulder Country Day challenge, Discover Your Excellence, recognizes that excellence is teachable, personal, and can be achieved in a variety of different disciplines - academic, athletic, community service, leadership, and more. We seek to provide just the right amount of nurture, structure, and latitude to live up to this challenge.

Benefits:

• Medical with a Health Savings Account, vision and dental insurance

• Dependent Care Assistance through our 125 flexible spending plan

• Life insurance as well as both short and long-term disability for you

• BCD currently matches your contribution to our 403b retirement plan up to 5% of your salary

• Vacation/sick time plus 4 additional weeks off – 2 weeks for Winter break, Thanksgiving week, March Spring Break

• 50% tuition reduction for children of full time employees that enroll in BCD

• Salary starting at $26/hr., dependent on experience 

BCD preschool assistant teaching responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Homeroom assistant teacher in BCD’s preschool division;

• Provide a stimulating, creative and an appropriately challenged or appropriately differentiated educational environment, including opportunities for children to develop cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills. 

• Use best practices regarding student-centered instruction, collaboration, and authentic assessment;

• Participate in ongoing training in literacy, differentiation, and other appropriate topics;

• Provide regular and thorough communication to all BCD constituencies (students, parents, and colleagues);

• Support enrollment and retention by assisting with tours, events, and other school outreach; and

• Perform other duties as directed by the Head of School.

The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following:

• Demonstrated passion for teaching preschool school children;

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education is preferred. However, coursework in early childhood education or child development in combination with verifiable experience working with children is also acceptable. 

• Applicants must meet appropriate Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) requirements/qualifications and provide all documentation as required by the State of Colorado’s Department of Early Learning. Applicants using experience (in combination with education) to qualify must have a minimum of three (3) months verifiable full time or equivalent part-time experience working with children in a similar setting.

• Experience teaching in an early childhood setting;

• Knowledge of or background in independent schools;

• Ability to differentiate within each class;

• Flexibility, ability to work with change, and strengths in innovation; and

• Effective communication skills.

Professional Expectations – BCD Employees must: 

• Find joy in taking risks and failing forward

• Are passionate about their work; they are optimistic about and love working in a school

environment

• Possess a strong sense of integrity; they embody and promote trust and character in our

school and its community

• Employ innovative practices in their fields; they are curious, creative, and enthusiastic

• Are eager to collaborate with multiple constituencies, including employees, parents, students

and members of the greater BCD community

• Have a growth mindset; they are open minded, flexible, and reflective

• Believe in and are committed to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community

• Model balance - are deeply curious, and share their interests within and outside of school

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity Commitment

Boulder Country Day School recognizes and values all forms of diversity and is dedicated to providing an inclusive environment which honors each member for their individual differences, experiences and strengths. Our intentional commitment to embracing and exploring issues of diversity, equity and inclusivity in support of social justice affords the freedom for all members of our school community to flourish as unique, confident, compassionate, and ethical individuals.

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