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.