Fountain Valley School, a selective and diverse boarding school, educates 250 students in grades 8–12 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. 

Position Summary: 

Fountain Valley School seeks experienced and dynamic educators for a high school science position. This position reports directly to the chair of the Science department, and is responsible for teaching classes to students in 8-12 grade.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Teaching Duties:

• Teach 4 sections of high school science
• Demonstrate an ability to foster sustained collaboration and professional growth within a department
• Show an appreciation for the craft of teaching along with a passion for science as a discipline
• Interest in and ability to teach in two disciplines (ideally ecology, and one of chemistry, biology, environmental science, or physics). In addition, an elective series in the science department is a possibility.
• Regular, reliable in person attendance
• Other duties as assigned

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)
• Serve as a member of a weekend and weeknight duty team (1 weeknight per week, and 9 weekends per year)
• Transportation of students to and from activities using a non-CDL school vehicle

 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: $43,000 - $60,000 - depending on experience and education

Benefits: We believe in supporting the whole person — professionally and personally. Our benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• School-paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Colorado Paid Leave premiums
• School-paid life insurance equal to 2x annual salary
• Voluntary life insurance options
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential support services
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Full access to our beautiful campus amenities, including pool, gym, indoor track, workout bikes, scenic hiking and biking trails, and our Mountain Campus

Application Deadline: March 15, 2026

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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 technology 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 in a science major; advanced degree or equivalent experience in an independent boarding/day school environment preferred
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and/or obtain a Colorado license within 30 days of hire.

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