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 Math teacher position. This position reports directly to the chair of the Math department, and is responsible for teaching classes to students in 9-12 grade. Our math curriculum includes a full range of courses from Algebra to Calculus, Advanced Statistics, Differential Equations and Discrete Math.
General Duties:
Teach 4 sections of math
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 Math as a discipline
Other Duties:
Coach two seasons of athletics/afternoon activities
Serve as an adviser to a small cohort of students
Participate in a class level retreat and help to lead a spring experiential learning trip
Participate in committees as assigned by school leadership
Transportation of students to and from activities using a non-cdl school vehicle
Serve as a member of a weekend and weeknight dorm duty team (1 weeknight per week, and 9 weekends per year)
Other duties as assigned
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 math technology
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 Math; 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 Range: $40,000 - $60,000 depending on experience and degrees
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement plan with 8% match, Short and Long Term Disability, EAP, Gym and Pool access
