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
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.
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 30, 2026