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A commitment to intellect, character, citizenship, and community are essential qualities in a Peak School educator. Peak offers an incredible opportunity for educators to engage their creativity and innovative thinking while seeking the highest levels of responsibility and achievement for their students. Individuals who enjoy this freedom and seek to be active, contributing members of an intellectual community thrive at Peak.
The Peak School is committed to developing students who think critically, act with integrity, and inspire others. Staff at The Peak School embody these qualities, motivating their students to do the same.
The Peak School does not discriminate against anyone based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability status or any other trait that is protected under local, state or federal law. In addition, we do not allow discrimination of any kind in the workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and also take affirmative action measures against discrimination in all aspects of employment and School business. This policy applies not only to personnel decisions, but to all aspects of business.
The ideal Peak School teacher exhibits the following qualities:
Curriculum and Instruction
- Designs and implements curriculum aligned with The Peak School’s Philosophy.
- Develops innovative lessons that are challenging, age-appropriate, and emphasize depth over coverage.
- Promotes critical thinking, creative thinking, and problem solving while holding high, personalized expectations for all students.
- Integrates both nature and technology into the curriculum.
- Embraces the student-as-worker, teacher-as-coach approach to instruction.
- Assesses students through a variety of methods, with an emphasis on performance-based exhibitions.
- Continually seeks and engages in professional development to maintain a high level of knowledge of current research and practices.
Community
- Encourages students to take ownership over their education, make positive interpersonal choices, and take responsibility for their community interactions.
- Promotes understanding and respect for multiple perspectives by building and teaching a curriculum that follows the best practices for multi-cultural education.
- Ensures that tolerance, respect for diversity and disrupting injustice extend beyond learning, becoming practice.
- Manages the classroom and supports the students in a manner that is recognized as fair and consistent with the school mission and philosophies.
- Exhibits a commitment to the entire school and is eager to be a contributing part of activities outside the classroom, including school events, retreats, and special programs.
Professionalsim and Collegiality
- Supports colleagues through teamwork, collaboration, flexibility, and proactive communication.
- Maintains professional demeanor at all times with children, parents, and colleagues.
- Solicits and respects the parent perspective of the child.
- Maintains a positive and mature problem-solving attitude while dealing with interpersonal conflict or workload demands.
- Articulates curriculum and program design and expectations to both students and parents.
- Provides thoughtful, narrative feedback to students and parents with the intention of raising student achievement.
- Engages in regular communication with both students and parents through conversations, writing, and active listening.
The Peak School
Middle School STEM Teacher
Job Description
The Peak School is a progressive, coeducational college preparatory middle and high school nestled in the high peaks of Summit County, Colorado. Students at The Peak School encounter challenging academics, character-building in and out of the classroom, and a healthy, intentional community culture that supports them along the way. With a focus on personalized education, students take charge of their learning experience and, as such, hold each other accountable as peers and community members. Our teachers are experts in their fields and are empowered to create differentiated and innovative lessons across the curriculum.
The Peak School is seeking a full-time middle school STEM teacher for the 2024-2025 school year.
The selected candidate should expect to teach 4 sections total plus electives. This candidate will also be responsible for a Basecamp (advisory).
They will be expected to teach 3 sections of middle school STEM, across a cohesive curriculum. The remaining fourth section will be a middle school math course.
The following is meant to describe duties, expectations, and teaching assignments. It is not all-inclusive and may change during the course of the year. In general, teachers are expected to do things that fall within the norms of teaching at an independent school and which are reasonably requested by the Head of School.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
Interest in and demonstrated skill in working with middle school students
A shared commitment to an inclusive community, and respect for differences
Willingness to embrace and engage our Outdoor Education program
Convey patience and empathy with adolescents
Demonstrate fluency with academic technology that advances learning for students and a willingness to integrate technology into classroom experiences.
Demonstrate proficiency in the subject area and possess an understanding of current teaching pedagogies.
A growth mindset, active sense of humor, warm personality, and excellent organizational and communication skills.
A successful applicant will enjoy the process of constructing and sharing original course materials and have an interest in incorporating technology and creating authentic problem-solving into the classroom.
To Apply: Interested candidates must provide: a resume, cover letter, and at least three references with contact information. References will not be contacted until a candidate moves further on in the process. Send to: Travis Aldrich, Head of School, travis.aldrich@thepeakschool.education with “STEM Position” in the Subject line. (No phone calls please).
Starting Salary: $49,000 - $55,000
Offer of employment will be contingent upon a successful background check. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We are committed to a diverse workforce. We value all employees’ talents and support an environment that is inclusive and respectful. We are strongly committed to this policy and believe in the concept and spirit of the law.
Offer of employment will be contingent upon a successful background check. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We are committed to a diverse workforce. We value all employees’ talents and support an environment that is inclusive and respectful. We are strongly committed to this policy and believe in the concept and spirit of the law.
Head of School Travis Aldrich speaks with Math teacher Ben Butler in the hallway between classes at The Peak School (Hugh Carey/Summit Daily).