The High Mountain Institute is seeking an English Faculty Member, a full-time teaching opportunity at the High Mountain Institute. This position is based on HMI’s campus in Leadville, CO; on-campus housing is included in the compensation package. Reporting to the Director of Academics and Faculty, responsibilities include teaching English classes, leading extended wilderness expeditions, and various residential life duties.

The ideal job candidate has prior experience in classroom teaching, wilderness instruction, and participation in a residential life environment.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Teach 3-4 sections of English each semester
• Lead 4-5 student wilderness expeditions and serve in an emergency support capacity for semester expeditions
• Mentor an English apprentice each semester
• Participate in overnight residential life responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in English or a related field
• Prior high school teaching experience, English preferred
• A demonstrated commitment to principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Enthusiasm for working with teenagers in a residential setting
• Current WFR or higher, or ability to obtain such certifications
• Legal work authorization in the United States
• Ability to pass a criminal background check

We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every listed qualification.

Start Date: July 27, 2026

Position Pay & Benefits: 

• Annual salary: $32,000-$39,000 (assuming 0-4 years teaching experience); Total Compensation $41,000-$48,0000, inclusive of on-campus housing value or, when housing is unavailable, a housing stipend. 
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid parental/FAMLI leave benefits
• 4-9% retirement benefits match after 1 year 

Housing at HMI: HMI is proud to offer recently-constructed on-campus housing to its employees. Living on campus is a condition of employment. Total Compensation is the combination of cash salary plus the value of on-campus housing. For example, a Total Compensation of $47,000 typically represents a cash salary of $38,000 and $9,000 of housing value. Actual figures vary by employee and living arrangement, with typical on-campus housing value of $9,000 for most employees.

How to Apply: Please submit a cover letter and resume via email to Phoebe Gray, Administrative Coordinator & Registrar, at englishfaculty@hminet.org and fill out the HMI Prospective Employment Form online. We begin our initial review of applications on February 23rd and will continue reviewing applications until the position is filled. Correspondence via e-mail is preferred.

About the High Mountain Institute: Founded in 1995, HMI is a nonprofit independent school with a focus on outdoor, experiential, and place-based education. HMI serves approximately 150 students per year across its high school, summer, and gap programming. About 30% of students receive financial aid, and a similar percentage identify as people of color. All HMI students participate in extended wilderness expeditions lasting from 10-21 days. HMI is not a rehabilitative or wilderness therapy program. HMI students are high-achieving, healthy students seeking challenge, a strong community, and a deeper connection to nature. HMI has about 25 year-round staff, most of whom live on campus. Learn more at: www.hminet.org

Equity and Inclusion at HMI: The High Mountain Institute is committed to building a more diverse and affirming school and outdoor industry. HMI is an equal opportunity employer that strives for diversity by honoring the differences of each member of our community. We seek to build a community (of faculty, staff, students, and trustees) that is ethnically, socio-economically, and geographically diverse and that brings a diversity of experience, background, talent, and perspective. People of color, LGBTQ and gender nonbinary people, and people with other historically marginalized identities are encouraged to apply. Learn more at: www.hminet.org/dei.

The school reserves the right to change or add to this job description at any time.

About High Mountain Institute

About the High Mountain Institute: Founded in 1995, HMI is a nonprofit independent school with a focus on outdoor, experiential, and place-based education. HMI serves approximately 175 students per year across its high school, summer, and gap programming. About 30% of students receive financial aid and a similar percentage identify as people of color. All HMI students participate in extended wilderness expeditions lasting from 10-21 days. HMI is not a rehabilitative or wilderness therapy program. HMI students are high-achieving, healthy students seeking challenge, a strong community, and a deeper connection to nature. HMI has nearly 30 year-round staff, about half of whom live on campus. Learn more at: www.hminet.org.

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