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 seventh year in 2007-2008. 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 125,000 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
Current Openings
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.
Principal
Ridgeview's Board of Directors is looking for a successor to continue the exceptional leadership of the unique educational institution that Ridgeview has become. Experience and/or certification in K-12 public education is neither required nor preferred. Candidates must thoroughly understand and support the mission and philosophy of classical education and Ridgeview Classical Schools. Personal integrity is of utmost importance.
RCS Board announcement re: Dr. Moore's leaving 
Application Procedures for Principal:
Submit your completed application , letter of interest (1 page) explaining why you want to be the head principal of Ridgeview Classical Schools), statement of your educational philosophy (1 page), C.V. and all college transcripts, and a short writing sample. Applications without accompanying transcripts will not be considered. An unofficial copy may be sent initially.
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 a minimum of 2 mock teaches (one for elementary and one for high school), and lead a faculty discussion on an article presented to the candidate and faculty simultaneously.
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-8) 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. More Information
Early Elementary
Ridgeview seeks an early elementary 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. The candidate should be able to work with and control young children. Teaching certification is not required for this position. Ridgeview prefers hiring teachers with majors in solid academic subjects rather than in education.
Upper Elementary
Ridgeview seeks an upper-elementary 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, mathematics based on the Singapore program, grammar and composition, and great books through intensive discussion. In the upper elementary school students read works such as Frederick Douglass’s Narrative, Twain’s The Prince and the Pauper, and Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar and study in depth historical periods and events such as the Renaissance, the Enlightenment, the American Civil War, and the French Revolution. Teaching certification is neither required nor preferred for this position.
High School German
Ridgeview seeks a teacher of German to offer two or three courses of German in the high school. Modern languages are electives taught in the high school largely through immersion. Candidates for the position should possess native or near-native fluency in the language and will be interviewed in part by a native speaker of German. The ability to teach other subjects, particularly composition or literature, would be an advantage. The possibility exists for either part-time or full-time employment.
Latin/Humanities
Ridgeview will be hiring one new classics teacher for its large Latin program, one of the largest in Colorado. Latin is a required subject 6-8, and high school students must take at least one semester of Latin beyond this requirement. Many of the students take four additional years of Latin in the high school, and AP Latin is regularly offered. The candidate should have a strong background in the Latin language. Preferably the candidate will have majored in either classics or classical history with substantial coursework in Latin. The ability to teach other subjects related to the classics would be an added advantage, e.g., classical literature, history, Greek, logic, or another foreign language. Teaching certification is not required. Experience teaching or working with young people would be an advantage but is not required. Ridgeview is interested in exploring the possibility of teaching more spoken Latin than we have in the past.
String Orchestra
Ridgeview Classical Schools in Fort Collins, Colorado seeks an orchestra instructor for its growing strings program. Candidates with either a music education or a performance background will be considered. This position also requires teaching core music at the upper-elementary level, beginning upper-elementary strings, intermediate and advanced orchestra in the upper school. Teaching certification is not required. Experience in the classroom or with private tutoring would be an advantage.
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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