Careers At CRMS
Employment Opportunities
Working at CRMS is a powerful and rewarding opportunity. Current faculty, teaching fellow, and staff openings are posted on this page as they occur, but applicants are encouraged to submit a resumé and cover letter to employment@crms.org at any time. When applying for a job at CRMS, the CRMS Application for Employment is required in addition to submitting your resumé.
If we have an opening, the job description will be posted below. Click on the job titles below for a full description and how to apply.
The Colorado Rocky Mountain School (CRMS) is a college-preparatory independent high school located thirty miles northwest of Aspen in the mountains of western Colorado. CRMS’s average enrollment is 175 students in grades 9-12 from various countries. Key to the underpinnings of our progressive and experiential program is close faculty-student relationships and a skill-based academic curriculum balanced with outdoor activities that challenge young people to develop skills, judgment, responsibility, as well as a service ethic. Also significant are tasks related to daily life and the well being of the community. Our balanced curriculum of rigorous college-preparatory courses, wilderness education, and service learning, all in a residential setting, allows students to cultivate academic excellence, critical thinking, and community-mindedness.
The Front Desk Project Manager duties consist of the following main functions:
- Perform assignments and various projects for the Leadership Team at the direction of the Head of School
- Meets weekly with the head of school to review progress on projects and priorities.
- Welcome and sign-in visitors, answer and direct all phone calls from the school’s main number.
- Maintain student attendance database and tracking of students on restriction. (Works closely and reports to Dean of Students for attendance and restriction issues).
- Compile weekend dorm checklist, final restriction list & weekend night study list.
- Oversee student household jobs of administrative common areas (kitchen, bathroom, main entrance, and copy room).
Essential Duties – Cyclical/Annual:
- Accreditation: Main point person for accreditation cycles, includes tracking and implementation of major recommendations.
- Calendar: serve as point person for all calendars, events, and ensure recognition of notable dates and holidays.
- HR Support (in coordination with Human Resources): Posting of job positions, scheduling remote and on campus interviews, assist with the onboarding of new employees.
- Student Travel: Coordinate and assist with student campus arrivals and departures.
- Primary contact and host for approved campus use by outside groups.
Essential Duties - Weekly:
- Welcome and sign-in visitors, maintaining an atmosphere of warmth, competency, and order.
- Weekly email sent out to students with missed classes the previous week.
- Weekly email to students and advisors placed on restriction, including DC letters to students, advisors, and Dean of Students.
- Meet with students to discuss attendance issues.
- Entering of day student absences and correction of all student absences upon notification of errors from teachers.
- Enter and maintain updated student contact information on school’s database system.
- Order and stock Welcome Center office supplies with budget support from the Business Office.
- Maintain Welcome Center, kitchen, bathroom, copy room, and recycling areas with support from Housekeeping staff.
- Maintain office equipment including, phone system, copier equipment, fax machine with support from Technology Department. Schedule shredding pickup.
- Prepare all Fed Ex shipping labels.
Other Duties:
- Prepare internal mailboxes for students and faculty
- Pass out OTC meds as delegated by the Director of Health Services.
- Hand out and track issuance and return of student dorm room keys
- Manage and maintain teaching/administrative supplies and materials located in the Welcome Center.
- Other projects and reports as requested from time to time, including support during trustee meetings and gatherings.
Required Experience:
- Two (2) years office/clerical experience desired.
- Proficiency with Windows operating system, Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel), and email communication.
- Employment conditional on satisfactory completion of background check including criminal and motor vehicle.
- Strong verbal and writing skills in the English language required. Proficiency in more than one language preferred.
Other Requirements: Ability to deal with the public is critical. Must be personable, a self-starter, willing to learn and well-organized individual.
Safety Hazards of the Job: General office working conditions including sitting for extended periods and occasional lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
Nothing in this job description restricts the ability of CRMS to assign, reassign, or eliminate duties and responsibilities of this job either orally or in writing. You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other instructions and duties. The job description is not a contract for employment.
Compensation: The position is full-time and non-exempt. Salary range is $23-$26 per hour, plus benefits.
To apply: Please complete the CRMS Employment Application. Send this along with a resume and a cover letter via email to employment@crms.org. CRMS is an equal opportunity employer.
Colorado Rocky Mountain School (CRMS) is a college-preparatory independent boarding school located in the mountains of western Colorado. CRMS’s average enrollment is 175 students in grades 9-12 from a variety of countries around the world. We provide students with a transformative education through an inclusive community on our 300-acre campus, a rigorous academic program in our classrooms, and experiential learning on our public lands.
CRMS seeks to be a learning environment where students and faculty with diverse lived experiences and backgrounds and a respect for the outdoors can challenge their intellect, hone life skills, while developing skills and character. It is our goal to provide access to all youth to the transformative powers of the outdoors. We are a community that welcomes and values differences so that we may understand, grow, and support each other in our quest for a culture of inclusivity, equity, and belonging.
The CRMS Fellow Program offers recent college graduates the opportunity to gain teaching skills in our Active and Residential programs while sharing their unique gifts with CRMS students. Additionally, Fellows assist as substitute teachers, provide study support in the Learning Center, and may opt-in to classroom observation and participation in coordination with CRMS faculty members.
Residential: Living and working in a residential dormitory, Fellows gain practical training in residential education. Fellows serve on a weekend duty team nine weekends per year, facilitate a weekly restriction work crew, and participate in evening dorm duties averaging two to three nights a week. Fellows also assist with several Weekend Rendezvous, which provide overnight weekend adventures for our students.
Active: Involvement in our Active program including:
• The Sports Program (kayaking, climbing, mountain biking, horseback riding, numerous types of skiing and snowboarding activities, running, soccer etc.);
• The Service Program (ex. ceramics, bike shop, recycling and sustainability, outdoor trip logistics, etc.);
• The Outdoor Program, including Outdoor Orientation, Fall Trip, and Spring Trip, which include backpacking as well as expeditions linked to our Sports Program.
• Interim, a two-week immersive course of study
Academic: Diverse experiential teaching opportunities available through the Active and Residential programs as well as self-motivated classroom observation and participation in coordination with CRMS faculty members in a specific subject area (History, Math, Literature, Modern Languages, Science, Art, Technology, College Counseling).
The Fellow Program is a one-year appointment. Employment begins early August 2024, and extends through early June 2025. While at CRMS, fellows will receive room and board, a season ski pass to the four areas of Aspen, a $18,000 stipend, and benefits.
Who Should Apply: Individuals with a college degree who are interested in experiential education, working with teenagers, and gaining firsthand experience working with students from across the globe in an inclusive independent board school setting. Individuals who work well collaboratively as well as independently. Candidates dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and individuals from diverse social and cultural backgrounds, are strongly encouraged to apply. Strong personal experience in kayaking, mountain biking, rock climbing, horseback riding and/or skiing/snowboarding preferred.
If interested, please send a cover letter, resume, and CRMS Application to: employment@crms.org.
CRMS Fellowship Program Flyer
For more information, please contact the school at 970-963-2562. Colorado Rocky Mountain School
500 Holden Way, Carbondale, Colorado 81623
Position open until filled.
The Colorado Rocky Mountain School is seeking a skilled and dedicated Cook to join our team. As a Cook at our boarding school, you will play a vital role in providing nutritious and delicious meals to our students. The ideal candidate will be able to work efficiently with limited supervision and possess excellent culinary skills.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and cook meals for students, faculty, and staff in accordance with the school's dietary guidelines and preferences.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen area, including storage areas and equipment.
- Follow food safety and sanitation standards at all times.
- Assist with meal service and ensure that students are served promptly and courteously.
- Collaborate with kitchen staff to coordinate meal preparation and service.
- Communicate effectively with school administration, staff, and students.
Requirements:
- Previous experience as a cook or chef, preferably in a school, institutional, or restaurant setting is helpful.
- Strong culinary skills and knowledge of various cooking techniques.
- Experience in catering and banquets is a plus.
- Spanish language proficiency highly recommended.
- Must be able to pass a background check.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Semi-flexible schedule to work Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays. Working hours are from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Safety Hazards Of The Job: Stand for extended periods of time, frequently walk or crouch for extended periods of time on narrow and slippery surfaces. Closed-toe shoes are required. Occasional lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds, sufficient manual dexterity and eye hand coordination to use a variety of tools and equipment; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication.
If you are passionate about cooking and providing nutritious meals to students in a boarding school environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join our team and make a difference in the lives of our students!
This position reports to the Director of Food Service. It is a non-exempt part time position (less than 1,000 hrs/year therefore, not eligible for benefits).
Salary range: $23-$25/hour
To apply:Â Please complete the CRMS Employment Application. Send this along with a resume and a cover letter via email to employment@crms.org.
CRMS is an equal-opportunity employer.