25-26 Social Sciences Instructor with Room and Board

Social Sciences Teacher Colorado Timberline Academy – Durango, CO

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 Teacher to 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.

Responsibilities:

• 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.

Experience and Qualifications:

• 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.

Physical Requirements:

• 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).

Compensation:

• Salary: Starting at $28,000/year
• Benefits Include:
• Room and board
• Annual ski pass
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities

Schedule:

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

Application Questions:

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

Preferred Certifications (not required):

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

Location Requirements:

• 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.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: From $28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• What outdoor education pursuits do you feel comfortable leading?

Ability to Commute:

• Durango, CO 81301 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Durango, CO 81301: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person