Math Teacher-High School

At Animas High School, teachers provide instruction through project-based learning by working closely with their grade level teams to provide high-quality instruction and interdisciplinary opportunities.

Math teacher with a strong background in inquiry-based instruction, preferably versed in the Interactive Mathematics Program (IMP Core Math). The ideal candidate is skilled in facilitating student-centered investigations and guiding collaborative group work and mathematical discourse. They use rich tasks, multiple representations, and real-world contexts to help students build deep conceptual understanding. A commitment to equity, differentiation, and fostering a growth mindset is essential.

Experience teaching high school level math and an undergraduate background in mathematics are strongly preferred. Additionally, candidates will be expected to be able to collaborate across disciplines to foster project based learning. Animas teachers are empowered to build their own curriculum, so the capacity and desire to do so is important.

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Animas High School is a charter High School in Durango, Colorado, authorized through the Colorado Charter School Institute. AHS’ instructional design emphasizes hands-on, project-based learning with adult-world connections. We are committed to building a school culture where there is respect and cooperation among every student, adult, and family. Candidates must be committed to working in a dynamic, collaborative, teacher-driven school where teachers have the freedom and responsibility to design an innovative curriculum.

Animas High School attracts dedicated educators who are passionate about their subject area, committed to developing young adults and inspired by the freedom they have within a supportive structure. AHS is accepting applications for the 2026/2027 school year and preliminary interviews begin in early Spring. Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfaction of certain pre-employment verifications and clearances including, but not limited to, undergraduate degree verification, DOJ fingerprint clearance, and verification of eligibility to work in the United States.

• Full-time annual teacher contracts are typically written with 180 (minimum) contract days
• Compensation is set according to Animas High School’s Employment Compensation Framework
• Benefit options for eligible employees for 2026/2027 included:
  Health, Vision, Dental, and Short Term Disability.
• Animas High School operates according to a traditional school calendar (August through June)
• School provides grade level teaching support, and professional development opportunities throughout the year

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree

• Bachelor’s degree in field of study or in Education.
• 1+ year working with students as a teacher, teacher intern, or academic coach

• Demonstrates and actively teaches the AHS Values:
  Engagement, Challenge, Shared Intellectual Work, Responsibility to Others, and Self-Awareness
• Effectively implements Project-Based Learning techniques and strategies, including opportunities for student voice and choice, real-world connections and community partnerships, exhibitions that showcase student work and learning, and robust critique and refinement processes
• Fosters student growth through semi-annual Student-Led Conferences (SLC) and Presentations of Learning (POL)
• Designs assessments in multiple formats that measure student learning and inform instruction
• Differentiates instruction and student tasks based on feedback, needs, and learning levels
• Encourages a culture of mutual respect and equitable practice, while also maintaining high academic and behavioral standards
• Builds effective and professional relationships with students that support them in their learning
• Collaborates with colleagues and families to identify and support students’ social, emotional, and behavior learning needs, and offer specialized support as needed
• Communicates effectively and proactively with students and families about classroom activities and…