Specific Responsibilities Include:

• Teach three to four visual arts courses-Silversmithing, Ceramics, and other courses as needed

• Manage silversmithing and Ceramics studio and budget

• 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, arts, or 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 visual arts required; advanced degree and/or teaching credential preferred

• Visual arts teaching experience

• Expertise silversmithing or ceramic arts

• Plan to expand professional learning as needed

• Demonstrated experience in the use of technology, and in integrating technological applications in the classroom

• Organization/time-management skills

• 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

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.

Compensation package: Salary and benefits are commensurate with other Colorado boarding schools. Housing included. Salary range: $25,000-$30,000 plus benefits.

To apply: Please complete the CRMS Employment Application. Send this along with a resume, a digital portfolio with examples of student and personal artwork, and a cover letter via email to employment@crms.org. CRMS is an equal opportunity employer.