The CA Middle School program provides a crucial bridge between our Lower and Upper School programs. Its foundation is a strong academic curriculum but is balanced by an extensive and challenging program in athletics, the arts and community service. A child’s Middle School experience is characterized by small classes, high standards, a faculty committed to the growth of every student and an abiding belief that the most successful learners are the most active and involved learners.

Learning at CA is not confined to the classroom. Learning opportunities abound. The school’s experiential Interim program, student-generated club activities, and a broad-based community service program are among the hallmarks of every student’s Middle School experience.

This is a full-time position that includes:

• 2 sections of 6th grade Core- a combined English and Social Studies program which includes advisory responsibilities

• 2 sections of 7th grade social studies

• The social studies program emphasizes problem solving and design thinking to develop critical and creative thinking skills

• Participation in the school’s Interim program and other duties as assigned.

Applicants are also invited to visit the CA website (www.coloradoacademy.org) to learn more about the school and its program.

We seek an individual with at least five years of experience teaching middle school (grades 6 through 8). The ideal candidate will:

• Be a problem-solver at heart and able to guide kids through an inquiry-based, thought-provoking program, balancing conceptual understanding with skill-based learning

• Have demonstrated leadership in developing an innovative, vibrant, rigorous MS curriculum (perhaps from scratch) that embraces best practice in teaching, and views students as active learners and participants in their experience

• Put the development of the whole child first

• Understand the role of technology in today’s classroom and have demonstrated experience in adapting technology (computers, calculators, iPads, etc.) to their classroom practice

• Coaching abilities are a plus.

CA offers an excellent compensation package, wide-ranging opportunities for professional development, and an environment notable for its dedicated teaching professionals and supportive administrators.

Colorado Academy does not discriminate in any of its programs, procedures, or practices on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, military service, or other protected status.