Middle School Science Teacher

From our campus to the wilderness, we inspire students to think critically, engage confidently, embrace challenges, and lead impactful, purposeful lives.

Sun Valley Community School seeks a dynamic Middle School Science Teacher who can help bring out the budding scientist in every student. Duties include teaching 7th and 8th grade science classes, a thematic elective course, as well as serving as a student advisor, and participating in the school’s extensive Outdoor Program. This is a full-time teaching position with benefits and an August 10 start date.

For the right candidate, the position may include Residential Life responsibilities and housing. SVCS also has access to rental housing units throughout the Wood River Valley. Depending on availability, family size, and other factors, SVCS may be able to assist new employees who are relocating from out of state with their housing transition. Should you reach the finalist stage of this search, the business office will discuss the details of this potential relocation support.

Candidates should appreciate the art and craft of teaching, and approach education with enthusiasm, curiosity, and professionalism. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and at least one year of teaching experience preferred. At Community School, we embrace challenges, cultivate a rich life outside of school, find deep satisfaction in working with colleagues, and maintain a healthy sense of humor. Educating is hard work, but it is also joyful and meaningful.

Community School is a deeply collaborative culture, so flexibility, organization, and a strong commitment to partnering with teachers, students, and families are central to this position. Candidates should understand and embrace the culture of a small independent school in a mountain resort town. Community School educates a number of competitive skiers and other athletes. Candidates should understand the demands placed on student-athletes and support them in developing the skills to manage their coursework, communicate proactively about absences, and plan ahead for competition or travel.

Interested candidates should go to our website (communityschool.org) to learn more about the school. To apply, please complete the application at this link: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Sun Valley Community School is an equal opportunity employer. The school encourages, seeks, and will employ applicants the school deems qualified for the position sought, regardless of age, ethnic background, nationality, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, or physical ability, with reasonable accommodation to fulfill the responsibilities of the position. Should you be selected as a finalist, you will be required to complete and pass State and Federal background screening to ensure your eligibility to safely work with students.

The Broadband Salary Scale is designed to address full-time, lead faculty members. The broadband salary scale does not apply to assistant teachers, part-time faculty members, instructional support, administrative, or staff positions.

• Position within each band may be influenced by additional duties, advanced degrees, certain professional development activities, approved performance measures and other significant contributions to the school.
• Each Master’s degree (or similar) is equivalent to three years of experience in the broadband scale, starting with new hires after September 1, 2024.
• A doctoral degree is equivalent to three years of experience in the broadband scale.
• Band ranges are adjusted annually based on the salary pool increase each year.
• Full-time, lead teachers are defined as being a teacher, while also leading an advisory or homeroom, working within the outdoor program, and working within the co-curricular or after-school programs of the school. All other duties as determined by the Head of School and administration are considered part of the job of an independent school faculty member.

Band A – 1-5 years -- Range $55,000 - $59,500

Band B – 6-10 years – Range $59,000 - $63,500

Band C – 11-15 years – Range $63,000 - $67,500

Band D – 16-20 years – Range $67,000 - $72,500

Band E – 21+ years – Range $72,000 and up