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RCS Employment
Welcome
to Ridgeview Classical Schools' employment page. It contains
the following subjects related to employment at our school:
Overview
of the School
Current Openings
Application Procedures
Overview of
the School
Ridgeview Classical Schools is a K-12 charter school entering
its eighth year in 2008-2009. The elementary school
adheres to the Core Knowledge sequence in its entirety and
also teaches phonetic spelling and reading, Singapore mathematics,
grammar, and Spanish. Daily study in Latin is required
from the sixth to the eighth grade, and another semester of
Latin is mandatory in high school. Great books/Socratic
discussion begins in the elementary school. The high-school
curriculum centers on the reading and discussion of great
books and primary sources in literature and history and on
a thorough understanding of the theories and concepts in mathematics
and the sciences. Many electives are offered in music,
art, literature, philosophy, economics, and current events.
Extracurricular events and clubs take place after school rather
than during school hours. To graduate, all seniors must
write a senior thesis and deliver and defend it orally in
front of fellow students, members of the faculty, and the
principal. Ridgeview's high school has been ranked either
second or third in the state of Colorado every year of its
existence and for the past two years has been number one in
the state. Teachers are hired based upon their mastery
of academic disciplines and ability to convey knowledge to
young people. Certification is neither required nor
preferred.
Fort Collins is a small city of roughly 130,000 people located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. It is home to Colorado State University and a large tech community. The cost of living is considerably less than on either of the coasts. Money Magazine rated Fort Collins as the number-one small city in the nation in 2006 for its quality of life.
Ridgeview
Classical Schools' enrollment for the 2006/2007 school year
is currently about 690 students. The students follow a dress code and all
faculty members model similar standards of appearance. The learning environment promotes academic excellence
and character development. Lessons on the importance of good character are woven throughout the curriculum.
To better understand the aims of a Ridgeview education, we
strongly encourage all prospective candidates to read the
following books:
- Cultural
Literacy by E.D. Hirsch, Jr.
- The
Schools We Need and Why We Don't Have Them by E.D. Hirsch,
Jr.
- Why
Johnny Can't Tell Right from Wrong by William Kilpatrick
Occasionally jobs become available at the last minute during the summer or in the middle of the school year. Ridgeview is therefore happy to receive applications throughout the year even for positions that do not have posted openings. Please follow the application procedures outlined below. Thank you for your interest in Ridgeview Classical Schools.
German Language Teacher - Part Time or Full Time
Ridgeview seeks a German language teacher who is either a native German
speaker or fluent with near-native ability. Ridgeview usually
offers three German classes: German I, German II, and a German
literature elective in which students read anything from Grimm's
Märchen to Goethe's Faust. German is offered in the high
school only. Minimum qualification required is a bachelor's
degree, master's degree is preferred. The degree does not
need to be in German. Teaching certification is not required.
Since German is a part-time position, we are either interested
in offering the position as such or hire someone who could
also teach other classes.
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Ridgeview is in search of a special education
teacher. The candidate does not need to have a degree in special
education to be considered for this position. Any interested candidate
who has a strong background in liberal arts, science, or brain-based
fields will be considered, as long as there is a commitment to obtain
appropriate CDE licensure. It is necessary that the candidate maintains
high academic standards for all students regardless of background or
learning differences. The special education teacher must demonstrate the
ability to teach students (K – 12), who need additional supports and
services beyond the scope of the classroom setting, and is also expected
to participate in the identification process for students who struggle
academically or behaviorally. Candidates should have experience in
different kinds of classroom settings.
Humanities Teacher
Ridgeview is looking for a versatile teacher who can teach literature,
Latin, and history (especially American) to students from upper
elementary to high school. Applicants should have degrees in at least
two of those subjects or be able to demonstrate their versatility in
other ways. A teaching certificate is not a requirement. Teachers are
expected to be content experts in their field. Applicants should be able
to demonstrate excellent classroom control and considerable experience
in teaching students of different ages.
Upper Elementary School
Ridgeview seeks a teacher with a strong
background in the liberal arts or sciences. The curriculum requires the
teaching of the Core Knowledge sequence, a phonetic reading and spelling
program, Singapore mathematics, and grammar. Minimum qualification
required is a bachelor's degree. Teaching certification is not required
for this position. We are interested in candidates who are experts in
their academic fields and who are good at communicating their expertise
to children while maintaining classroom decorum.
Lower Elementary School
Ridgeview seeks a teacher with a strong
background in the liberal arts or sciences. The curriculum requires the
teaching of the Core Knowledge sequence, a phonetic reading and spelling
program, Singapore mathematics, and grammar. Minimum qualification
required is a bachelor's degree. Teaching certification is not required
for this position. We are interested in candidates who are experts in
their academic fields and who are good at communicating their expertise
to children while maintaining classroom decorum.
Mathematics
Ridgeview seeks a math teacher for the middle and high school.
Applicants should be expert mathematicians with a degree in their field
and the ability to communicate their expertise to their students.
Teaching certification is not required for this position. Applicants
should be able to teach a wide variety of math classes from pre-algebra
to high-level math electives.
School Monitors - Part Time
Positions open for recess monitors, morning monitors, and lunch room monitors for
upper school and elementary school.
Application
Procedures
Please see the appropriate job description to ensure your suitability for the job prior to submitting an application.
To apply to RCS, please follow these instructions:
Acquire an application for employment at Ridgeview. You can either request one from our office, or download it (application ). Complete it in full; sign and date it. Incomplete and/or unsigned applications will slow down your application process, and may cause your application to be rejected on that basis.
If you are seeking a teaching position:
Submit your completed application, letter of interest (250 words or fewer explaining why you want to be a part of Ridgeview Classical Schools), statement of your educational philosophy (250 words or fewer), C.V. and college transcripts. Applications without accompanying transcripts will not be considered. An unofficial copy may be sent initially. Candidates must thoroughly understand and support the mission and philosophy of classical education and Ridgeview Classical Schools.
Candidates being seriously considered for a position will be invited for an extensive, on-campus interview at Ridgeview. The candidate will teach a class to actual students and will be interviewed by the principal and members of a hiring team.
Please address any questions to the principal, principal@ridgeviewclassical.com.
If you are seeking an administrative position:
Submit your completed application, letter of interest (250 words or fewer explaining why you want to be a part of Ridgeview Classical Schools), statement of your educational philosophy (250 words or fewer), C.V. and college transcripts. Applications without accompanying transcripts will not be considered. An unofficial copy may be sent initially. Candidates must thoroughly understand and support the mission and philosophy of classical education and Ridgeview Classical Schools.
Candidates being seriously considered for a position will be invited for an extensive, on-campus interview at Ridgeview. The candidate will be interviewed by the board of directors, various other stakeholder groups, and members of a hiring team. The candidate will also be required to interact and perform “staged or mock” tasks appropriate to the position.
Please address any questions to the board president, president@ridgeviewclassical.com.
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