Social Science Teacher room and board

Overview

Job Overview:
Colorado Timberline Academy is a small, outdoor-focused boarding school. Our teachers serve as academic leaders, outdoor educators, and residential supervisors. Each faculty member participates in three multi-day outdoor trips per year, leads weekday outdoor pursuits, and contributes to the boarding community. This full-time, residential position includes room and board, an annual ski pass, salary, and full benefits.

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Social Sciences Teacherto join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Social Studies, Political Science or other social sciences, a passion for outdoor education, and a commitment to community life.

• Develop and deliver engaging, student-centered lesson plans that follow school curriculum guidelines.
• Provide instruction primarily in Social Sciences, with flexibility to teach other electives as needed.
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that fosters student participation and academic growth.
• Assess student progress through varied and meaningful assessments.
• Offer academic support through individualized instruction, mentoring, and advising.
• Participate actively in the residential life program, including supervision duties and community-building activities.
• Lead and supervise outdoor education activities and multi-day trips including backpacking and skiing, as well as the opportunity to engage in a variety of other outdoor sports and extracurricular classes.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support student development and school programming.

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Education, Humanities, or a related field (required).
• Familiarity with instructional design, learning technologies, and differentiated instruction.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with adolescents in an educational or outdoor setting preferred.

• Ability to safely lead and participate in a variety of outdoor activities, including but not limited to:
• Backpacking (multi-day trips with full pack load)
• Downhill Skiing
• The opportunity to participate in: mountain biking, rock climbing, kayaking, canoeing, fishing, snow shoeing and disc golf.
• Ability to navigate variable mountain terrain and weather conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and sustain physical activity for extended periods.
• Comfort with extended travel and overnights in backcountry settings.
• Current Wilderness First Aid (WFA) or Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification (preferred or willing to obtain).

• Salary: Starting at $28,000/year
• Benefits Include:
• Room and board
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid time off

• Full-time, academic year contract
• Monday to Friday with evening/weekend responsibilities as needed
• Participation in outdoor trips (three per year) required

• What outdoor education pursuits are you qualified and comfortable leading?

• State Teaching Certification
• Wilderness First Aid (WFA) or Wilderness First Responder (WFR)

• Ability to commute or relocate to Durango, CO 81301 before starting employment.

Join us in shaping young minds through academic rigor, outdoor adventure, and community living.