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To apply: contact hmcdermott@crms.org Application deadline: Open Until Position is Filled

Location: Colorado Rocky Mountain School, an independent day and boarding high school, has an organic garden program with vegetable gardens, a young orchard, a small nursery, and a large-scale composting system. CRMS is located on a 350 acre ranch in Carbondale in western Colorado between Glenwood Springs and Aspen at an elevation of 6200 feet.

Job Responsibilities: The Garden Assistant participates in all non-administrative activities of the garden as needed.  This includes soil preparation, planting, mulching, protecting crops with covers, watering, weeding, fertilizing, planning, harvesting, cleaning produce, preparing produce for storage, preserving produce, arranging flowers, maintaining tools, minor repairs on buildings and equipment and cleaning of the buildings and work areas. The Assistant plays a large role in the yearly springtime plant sale, that will impart a different skill set; knowledge of perennials and annuals, marketing, sales, and customer relations. There is also the opportunity for the Assistant to gain skills pertaining to operating a skid-steer, tractor and various construction and landscaping projects. The Assistant will help with the compost program multiple times per week. The Assistant works with the Garden Manager to plan, lead and/or supervise student work crews in the Spring. If the Assistant has sole responsibility for supervising a work crew, the assistant will take attendance, write reports and submit them by the appropriate deadline. At times, the Assistant may be called upon to work in/on the campus landscape outside the garden. The assistant will take an active role in supervising and training Garden Interns, as well as creating a schedule and plan for local farm tours throughout the region. 

Time Commitment:  The Assistantship runs for 22-24 weeks; from late March/ early April through Late August/ Early September 2023. The exact time frame is flexible for the right candidate. The assistant will be required to work some weekends (on a rotating schedule with interns) Due to the nature of agricultural work, typical holidays (such as Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day) will be regularly scheduled workdays. Expect a heavy workload (35-40 hours/week) most weeks.

Compensation: $400/week paid every two weeks plus housing, meals and vegetables

Housing: You will live in a yurt on campus with a composting toilet, a water tank, and a full kitchen. This housing is somewhat primitive.  The yurt, while it does have propane heat, can be on the cool to cold side during spring and during the summer months certain times of day in the yurt can be very hot. The assistant has access to shower facilities in campus facilities, which are a short walk from the yurt. Water hauling may be necessary some weeks of the year. The Yurt is simply furnished and is a beautiful space.

Meals: Three meals daily provided when school kitchen is open.  The kitchen will be open for most of the term of the assistantship apart from a few intermittent weeks when the kitchen is closed. The assistant will also have access to produce from the school garden, some dry goods from the kitchen and to a small plot to plant his/her own garden if desired.

Qualifications:  

• The Garden Assistant should have practical and relevant work experience and a basic knowledge of organic production and gardening and a genuine curiosity about learning more, an interest in the educational side of agriculture
•  the ability to thrive under challenging and conditions with a heavy workload
•  the ability to work alone and take on a leadership role with gusto 
• an ability to be flexible and respond to changes and challenges that arise because of the school calendar, the weather and other logistics
• Must be 21 years of age
• Experience working with teenagers is a plus
• A strong interest in organic and sustainable agriculture and our food system
• Strong organization skills and tidiness
• A well-developed and energetic work ethic
• Due to the presence of students on campus, all employees are required to pass a background check. This requirement poses a barrier for international applicants.
• Must provide own transportation to CRMS
• Ability to work in an efficient and thorough manner
• Due to the housing available to interns/assistant, no pets are allowed.

To apply: contact hmcdermott@crms.org Application deadline:  Open Until Position is Filled

To apply: contact hmcdermott@crms.org Application deadline March 31, 2023

Location: Colorado Rocky Mountain School, an independent day and boarding high school, has an organic garden program with vegetable gardens, a young orchard, a small nursery, a large scale composting system, and a water efficient public demonstration garden. CRMS is located on a 350 acre ranch in Carbondale in western Colorado between Glenwood Springs and Aspen at an elevation of 6200
feet.

Job Responsibilities: The Garden Interns participate in all activities of the garden as needed. This includes soil preparation, planting, watering, weeding, fertilizing, planning, harvesting, cleaning produce, preparing produce for storage, maintaining tools, minor repairs on buildings and equipment and cleaning of the buildings and work areas. There also exist opportunities to tour other farms, operate machinery, participate in construction projects, and dabble in flower arranging. At times, the Intern may be called upon to work in/on the campus landscape. In addition, interns may be given responsibility over a specific project or ongoing task.

Housing: On campus (most likely a dorm room).

Stipend: $200/week paid every two weeks

Meals: Three meals daily provided when school kitchen is open.  The kitchen will be open for most of the term of the internship apart from a few intermittent weeks. The interns will also have access to produce from the school garden and dry goods from the kitchen.

Time commitment:  Duration and dates are flexible. 10-12 weeks at 35-40 hours a week from Early June until Mid to late August depending on the CRMS school calendar and the Intern’s availability. The interns will be required to work some weekends (on a rotating schedule with other interns and assistant- expect 1-2 weekends per month- mostly watering and light work). Due to the nature of
agricultural work, typical holidays (such as Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day) will be regularly scheduled work days. Expect a heavy work load (35-40 hours/week) most weeks.

Qualifications:

• The Garden Interns should have the ability to thrive under challenging environmental conditions
• An ability to be flexible and respond to changes thatarise because of the school calendar, weather and other logistics
• A strong interest in organic agriculture and a strong work ethic are required
• An ability to work and live together cooperatively is essential.
• The internship is an experiential ‘learning while doing’ opportunity and applicants must express adesire to engage in the work at hand every day.
• A well-developed, efficient, and energetic work ethic
• The ability to use observance to initiate tasks
• At least 18 years of age
• Due to the presence of students on campus, all employees are required to pass a background check. This requirement poses a barrier for international applicants.
• Must provide own transportation to and from CRMS in Carbondale, Colorado
• Ability to work in an efficient and thorough manner
• Due to the housing available to interns/assistant, no pets are allowed.

To apply, contact hmcdermott@crms.org

REPORT TO: Head of School

 CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time, Exempt from overtime requirement of the Fair Labor Standards Act

This senior administrator is responsible for the school’s programs in the Active Curriculum, which include sports, service crews, interim, and the outdoor program. The Director of Active Curriculum assists the school in its overall mission to educate and develop the character of students. This position oversees the Teaching Fellow Program.  The Director of Active Curriculum reports directly to the Head of School and attends CRMS Trustee meetings when available.

GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Communicate active curriculum philosophy, policies, and procedures to the school community;
• Chair the Active Program Committee
  • Meet weekly, managing agenda and ensuring that minutes are posted.
• Member of the Risk Management Committee
  • Serve along with Head of School and Chief Finance & Operations Officer as one of the school’s safety officers, helping to monitor active program compliance and faculty compliance with the school’s safety as it relates to the active curriculum;
  • Ensure industry best practices are in place with regard to risk management within the active curriculum, including compliance and coordination with insurance carriers;
  • Meet as needed.
• Member of the Buildings and Grounds Committee
  • Meet as needed.
• Member of the Executive Team and Education Team to ensure transference and an interdisciplinary approach across programs
  • Both committees meet weekly.
• Act as the administrative representative for the school’s active curriculum 
  • Meet as needed with individuals from the development office, maintenance, parent-relations, admissions, and registrar to help respond to day-to-day challenges with programs.
  • Respond to parents, outside agencies, faculty, contracted help, and the public in general as it relates to the active curriculum at CRMS;
  • Meet with the Head of School on a weekly basis to plan and communicate essentials.

AS DIRECTOR OF THE ACTIVE CURRICULUM, ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES INCLUDE:

• With the approval of the Head of School, Hire, staff, supervise, assist, and evaluate all instructors for active curriculum programs (including sub-contracted employees);
  • Oversee the supervision, assistance, and evaluation of all faculty, including program managers who share responsibilities in the active curriculum;
  • Oversee the Director of Outdoor Program;
  • Oversee the ten-day CRMS Wilderness Session, fall and spring trips, and interim.
  • Oversee on-call protocols for Wilderness, Fall and Spring trips.
• Work with the Outdoor Program Director to coordinate
  • Faculty and staff orientation sessions
  • First-aid training, and
  • Professional development in relevant areas;
  • Ensure appropriate med-kits for outdoor trips, service crews, and any school-related excursions.
• Principally lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of the service and sport programs within the active curriculum;
  • Oversee the hiring, supervising, assisting, and evaluating of Teaching Fellows;
  • Oversee budget and finance for all aspects of the active curriculum, including outdoor program, many seasonal sports programs, and Interim;
  • Manage land-use agreements and recreation permits with land management agencies with the support of the Director of Outdoor Programs;
  • Coordinate with outside agencies regarding projects, public relations, and payment for use on public lands;
  • File annual reports with each of the land management agencies;
• Implement a registration process for each of the 4 quarters that the Active Curriculum operates.
• Schedule and coordinate active curriculum programs in conjunction with the mission of the school.
  • Assign faculty and manage their individualized commitments to individual programs;
  • Work with the school registrar to register students for active participation at outset of each of 4 quarters.
  • Oversee the drop/add of each individual student for each of their active commitments for each of 4 quarters.
  • Resolve individual internal and external conflicts for staff and students participating in the active curriculum as it relates to their individualized agreements with the institution.
• Maintain relationships, working agreements, and financial obligations to all outside agencies involved in the active curriculum (i.e., Aspen Ski Company, rock guides, river guides, coaches, blacksmiths, etc.)
• Monitor student participation in active curriculum and assist in arbitrating disagreements and cases of objection;
  • Coordinate with the Business Manager and Maintenance Department to determine work projects for work crews;
  • Coordinate with the facilities crew to ensure that vehicles are assigned to active programs in an appropriate way;
• Coordinate and schedule the annual Work Day and the Scholarship Work Day;
• Oversee the communication plan for crisis support during Wilderness Fall and Spring Trips;
  • Rent satellite phones for Wilderness, Fall Trip, and Spring Trip; purchase and maintain in-reach devices
• Assist in managing the Active Curriculum Office’s communication channels: AV-tech, bulletin boards, newsletter highlights, and the like.

 INSTRUCTIONAL DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Based on background and experience, will likely be in the classroom, supporting the college counseling office or another similar duty.
• Participation in the active program on trips and interim and in the weekday program as deemed necessary based on availability.

COMMUNITY-ORIENTED DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Serve as an advisor to approximately 5-7 students;
  • Meet weekly with advisee-group;
  • Contact each advisee parent no less than 8 times a year.
  • HHJ and All-School Clean programs
  • Formal Dinner set-up

RESIDENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE: [if position resides on campus]

• Serve on a Weekend Duty Team throughout the year as the administrator on duty, providing supervision to the dorms throughout periodic weekends during the year;
• Serve on a residential program team during the week as designated by the Dean of Students and Director of Residential Life.

AS THE SCHOOL ATHLETIC DIRECTOR:

• Schedule all competitive athletic events.
• Hire and coordinate compensation for athletic trainers;
• Order and pay for equipment and clothing and gear in each of the programs as needed;
• Assist in ensuring the maintenance of the athletic fields and playing areas and related equipment;
• Oversee school’s participation and general requirements as a member of Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA);
• Serve the welfare of the students by enforcing Colorado State High School Athletics Association’s ethical codes;
  • Hire coaches and assistant coaches as needed;
• Serve as public relations contact for local newspapers;

(HS)2 SUMMER PROGRAM

• Due to the nature of this summer program, review active staffing with the director and ensure appropriate skill levels.

PROFESSIONAL DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Maintain professional status and continue to stay current by attending trainings, conferences, and symposiums

CRMS is a college-preparatory independent boarding school located in the mountains of western Colorado. We provide students with a transformative education through an inclusive community on our campus, a rigorous academic program in our classrooms, and experiential learning on our public lands.

CRMS seeks to be a learning environment where diverse students and faculty can challenge their intellect, hone life skills, share a respect for the outdoors, and develop character. 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 inclusion, equity, and belonging. Faculty dedicated to promoting these values, and those from diverse social and cultural backgrounds, are strongly encouraged to apply.

SALARY: $60,000 includes on-campus housing

TO APPLY: Complete the CRMS Employment Application and send it along with a cover letter and resume to employment@crms.org.

Colorado Rocky Mountain School is seeking an experienced upper-school mathematics teacher for the fall of 2023. Applicants should have teaching experience and, at minimum, a college degree in a math-related field. 

CRMS faculty employ a student-centered approach to teaching, meeting individual student’s needs in developing an academically vibrant and skilled level of scholarship. Faculty also participate in our active program (including outdoor, sports, arts, and community service curricula) and contribute to our residential and advisory programs.  

Specific Responsibilities Include:

• Teach three to four academic courses
• Support boarding students as a dorm parent in the evening and weekend residential program 
• Mentor a group of students as an advisor
• Instruct active program curriculum including trips, mountain sports and service work
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues
• Foster inclusion and social justice, ensuring all students’ sense of belonging
• Take on other duties as needed
• Execute all duties in a timely and professional manner

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field; advanced degree or teaching credential preferred 
• Experience teaching middle-school or high-school mathematics
• Demonstrated experience in the use of technology, and in integrating technological applications in the classroom
• Cultural competencies required to promote inclusion, equity and belonging within a diverse cultural and social framework 
• Ability to effectively engage with students as a dorm parent and advisor
• Proficiencies related to our outdoor program, mountain sports curricula, or work crew program required. Previous institutional experience preferred.
• Must have or be willing to obtain Wilderness First Aid or Wilderness First Responder and CPR certifications

CRMS is a college-preparatory independent boarding school located in the mountains of western Colorado. We provide students with a transformative education through an inclusive community on our campus, a rigorous academic program in our classrooms, and experiential learning on our public lands.

CRMS seeks to be a learning environment where diverse students and faculty can challenge their intellect, hone life skills, share a respect for the outdoors, and develop character. 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 inclusion, equity, and belonging. Faculty dedicated to promoting these values, and those from diverse social and cultural backgrounds, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Salary and benefits commensurate with other Colorado boarding schools ($25,00-$50,000). Housing included. For more information, visit www.crms.org.

To Apply: Complete the CRMS Employment Application and send it along with a cover letter and resume to employment@crms.org.