Current Openings

Sun Valley Community School is seeking a dynamic Middle School English Language Arts (ELA) and History teacher for our 6th grade program. This is a full-time teaching position, with benefits, beginning August 14, 2023. Additional duties will include serving as a student advisor, participating in the school’s extensive Outdoor Program, and engaging in additional Middle School extracurricular activities. For the right candidate, the position could also include Residential Life responsibilities and housing.

QUALITIES
Candidates should understand and embrace the unique Sun Valley Community School culture of a small independent school in a mountain resort town. The successful candidate will be an experienced educator with at least a bachelor’s degree, possess a deep understanding of the developmental range within the Middle School population, and also be supportive of the school’s “one-school” philosophy across divisions. Ideal candidates should have a healthy sense of humor, be flexible in their approach, and find joy in their work. They should be organized and creative with a commitment to motivate and inspire students to achieve their personal best. Candidates should also work collaboratively with faculty and communicate clearly with parents. 

Candidates should demonstrate the ability and desire to work within an inquiry-based, interdisciplinary educational program, which empowers students to think critically and engage confidently. The candidate must be committed to facilitating the study of ELA and History, as well as preparing students to engage with the variety of ways in which those subjects intersect with modern life. Above all, the successful candidate must love education and demonstrate an energetic and passionate approach to students and teaching.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. 

Interested candidates should send an electronic cover letter, resumé, and at least two letters of reference to: 

Anthony Colello, Middle School Head
Sun Valley Community School
acolello@communityschool.org
 

Sun Valley Community School is seeking a dynamic Middle School Math and/or Science teacher. This position includes teaching multiple grade levels of Middle School classes. This is a full-time teaching position, with benefits, beginning August 14, 2023. Additional duties will include serving as a student advisor, participating in the school’s extensive Outdoor Program, and engaging in additional Middle School extracurricular activities. For the right candidate, the position could also include Residential Life responsibilities and housing.

QUALITIES
Candidates should understand and embrace the unique Sun Valley Community School culture of a small independent school in a mountain resort town. The successful candidate will be an experienced educator with at least a bachelor’s degree, possess a deep understanding of the developmental range within the Middle School population, and also be supportive of the school’s “one-school” philosophy across divisions. Ideal candidates should have a healthy sense of humor, be flexible in their approach, and find joy in their work. They should be organized and creative with a commitment to motivate and inspire students to achieve their personal best. Candidates should also work collaboratively with faculty and communicate clearly with parents. 

Candidates should demonstrate the ability and desire to work within an inquiry-based educational program, which empowers students to think critically and engage confidently. The candidate must be committed to facilitating the study of Math and Science, as well as preparing students to engage with the variety of ways in which those subjects intersect with modern life. Above all, the successful candidate must love education and demonstrate an energetic and passionate approach to students and teaching.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. 

Interested candidates should send an electronic cover letter, resumé, and at least two letters of reference to: 

Anthony Colello
Middle School Head
Sun Valley Community School
acolello@communityschool.org

Sun Valley Community School is seeking an enthusiastic Dance Teacher who can inspire the dancer in every student. Additional duties will include developing and teaching choreography as part of a performing arts team for various musical productions during the year (K-12), as well as supervising recess and lunch blocks. This is a part-time position beginning on August 14, 2023. The hours can be flexible and can accommodate responsibilities outside of this position.

QUALITIES
Candidates should understand and embrace the unique Sun Valley Community School culture of a small independent school in a mountain resort town. The successful candidate will be an experienced educator with at least a bachelor’s degree, possess a deep understanding of the developmental range within the Elementary School population (ages 2-11 years). Candidates should have a healthy sense of humor and find joy in this work. They need to be organized and creative with a commitment to motivate and inspire students to achieve their personal best. Candidates should also work collaboratively with faculty and communicate clearly with parents.

Candidates should also be able to:

• provide a variety of learning opportunities, methods, and materials, which support the diversity of abilities within the classroom;
• practice thoughtful, respectful, and effective classroom management techniques, which support active learning and promote responsibility and self-management; 
• actively follow the Responsive Classroom approach; training can be provided

Candidates should demonstrate the ability and desire to work within an inquiry-based educational program, which empowers students to think critically and engage confidently. Above all, the successful candidate must love dance and demonstrate an energetic and passionate approach to students and teaching.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Interested candidates should complete this application. Any additional questions can be directed to: 

Janet Salvoni
Elementary School Head
jsalvoni@communityschool.org

This is a two-part role split between the Marketing Department and our Upper School program. The Video Production+Marketing Associate will conceptualize, manage, film, and produce videos as needed by the marketing department in concert with the Director of Marketing+Communications. 

As a classroom teacher (reporting to Upper School Head), the Media Arts teacher will teach at least two classes a term (Fall, Winter, and Spring) in the Upper School Digital and Media Arts program. This is a full-time position with benefits. 

The successful applicant will be experienced in a variety of digital arts (video production, graphic design, still photography, etc.), a proven digital storyteller, and will have a passion for sharing and teaching the digital arts. The successful candidate will also be adept at implementing social media strategies and eager to build social media audiences and engagement for the school. 

Curious? Learn more about our unique school here!

Interested candidates should electronically send a cover letter or video introducing yourself,, resume, and at least two letters of reference by June 29 to:

Sun Valley Community School
c/o Ryan Waterfield
Director of Marketing + Communication
rwaterfield@communityschool.org

RESPONSIBILITIES  
The Video Production+Media Arts Teacher is responsible for:

• Leading the brainstorming, scripting, and production of fun, authentic, smart videos to establish our school brand locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally;
• Teaching two multimedia and/or digital media classes per term, including video production (Fall, Winter, and Spring);
• Expanding on the existing multimedia and digital arts curriculum to include additional skills such as graphic design or alternative digital/social technologies and platforms;
• Developing curriculum and organizing students in the Video Production class to produce “Cutthroat Cut” videos that add student voice to the school’s marketing efforts;
• Mentoring students who are using video for culminating projects like Senior Projects;
• Participating in Outdoor Program trips and organize the recording of Outdoor Program footage;
• Filming or coordinating the filming of school events like Senior Projects, Speeches, Graduation, and other major school athletic and arts events or performances;
• Managing and organizing the school’s YouTube channel, other digital media outlets, and branding videos for accessibility and maximum impact;
• Filming, collecting, and archiving all footage efficiently and proactively;

QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal qualities for the Video Production+Social Media Manager and Digital Media Teacher include: 

• Being a team player, self-starter, and independent worker who is comfortable pitching ideas to the marketing, communications, and admissions teams and executing those ideas
• Being a great storyteller, with the creative vision to build audience and engagement across our alumni, current student and family, and prospective student and family constituencies
• Being conversant in the software, hardware, and digital platforms necessary to produce quality and innovative films, share them on various channels, and brand them with school related graphics
• Being innovative and forward-thinking in both marketing and teaching
• Being passionate about teaching and inspiring students to create films and social campaigns using a variety of tools: cameras, phones, graphics, animation, etc. 
• Being well-versed in the use of digital media and new media strategies
• Being licensed to fly drones
• Demonstrating a commitment to the professional expectations of the school and a willingness to incorporate feedback from students, colleagues, and supervisors.
• Demonstrating a commitment to the diversity, equity and inclusion efforts of the school
• A willingness to understand and embrace the unique culture of an independent school in a small, vibrant mountain resort community in the Rocky Mountains 
• Having earned a Bachelor’s degree, with a preference for an advanced degree 

Fill out an application here. 

About Sun Valley Community School: 
Our philosophy? Build community. Take risks. Grow your curiosities. Pursue your passions. Aim for personal bests. We are a preK-12 day and boarding college prep school of 435 students set in the iconic mountain resort town of Sun Valley, Idaho. Our faculty and staff are passionate about the outdoors, the arts, innovation, athletics, adventure, and the work they do with students. They are engaged and encouraging and believe in our student-centered approach. 
Our students are open to new experiences, take advantage of the natural environment, thrive in a small-town community but have a solid sense of the broader world. A Sun Valley Community School experience balances intellectual inquiry with adventure. We ask students and faculty alike to push comfort zones and seek understanding. We value inclusivity, authenticity, and critical thinking. 

A Sun Valley Community School Elementary education is a child-led journey of discovery, fueled by the energy of a dedicated faculty on campus and in the natural surroundings we explore. Starting at the age of two in our Reggio Emilia-inspired program, we encourage our students to follow their passions and explore their creativity while building a strong academic foundation. Throughout our Elementary program, we use authentic challenges and situations—in the classroom, in the lab, on the stage, in the art studio, or in the wilderness—to teach students to work together and build skills while developing essential character strengths. Students learn to value setbacks as well as successes and approach both with optimism and perseverance. Small group discussion, hands-on projects, and teamwork are hallmarks of our learning process. When our students complete their elementary education, they have the independence, confidence, and ability to thrive in Middle School. 

Please see our website for further details about our school’s guiding principles as well as our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion work.

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.