Jobs & Internships
Overview of the School
Ridgeview Classical Schools is a K-12 charter school. 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.
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. For more details about the faculty positions, please email principal@ridgeviewclassical.com.
Math: Ridgeview seeks mathematicians who can teach a wide variety of classes. Math is taught conceptually at Ridgeview and math students are grouped according to their abilities. Ridgeview's math classes generally adhere to the Singapore model up to Algebra and then follow the standard sequence of math classes. Several electives at the highest level are offered in the upper school. Our teachers are experts in their fields and enjoy the interaction with students of different ages and abilities. A teaching certificate is not required.
Classics (Latin & Greek): Ridgeview seeks a classicist with the ability to teach classical Latin and Greek to students of all ages and abilities including primary school students.
Elementary: Ridgeview seeks an elementary school teacher capable of implementing the core knowledge sequence. Teacher certfication is neither desired nor required. Expertise in a particular field relevant to a liberal arts education such as literature, history, science, or mathematics is desirable. Applicants should be committed to the tenets of a classical education including the development of their pupil's moral character.
Art: Ridgeview seeks an art teacher capable of teaching art and art history to students of all levels. A commitment to classical education is strongly desired as is a commitment to the idea of beauty.
IT System Admin/Faculty Support: Ridgeview Classical Schools is seeking a full-time staff member to be responsible for the building, maintaining, and effective implementation of systems which facilitate and enhance the computing environment of the school. Additionally, the Faculty Support function focuses on on-time resolution of support issues and questions for school faculty and staff. For detailed job description information, please email president@ridgeviewclassical.com
Jobs with Other Classical Schools
We are also interviewing for positions in the primary and secondary school on behalf of other schools across the country that want to deliver a classical education similar to Ridgeview's. Teaching certification is not required but expertise in a subject area and general interest in many others is.
Please see the appropriate job description in the Official School Handbook to ensure your suitability for the job prior to submitting an application.
- Teacher
- Teacher's Aide
- Principal
- Assistant Principal
- Student Services Coordinator
- Registrar
- Front Office Clerk
- Payroll Clerk
- Administrative Support Team
To apply to RCS, please follow these instructions:
Acquire an application for employment at Ridgeview. You can either request one from our office by emailing office@ridgeviewclassical.com or download it using the RCS Employment Application Form below. 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 may also be required to interact and perform “staged or mock” tasks appropriate to the position.
Please address any questions to the Board President at president@ridgeviewclassical.com
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