Careers

List of 5 items.

• Director of Advancement - immediate start

  Boulder Country Day School is entering an exciting new chapter in its history—and we’re looking for a visionary fundraising leader to help write it. With a new Head of School at the helm and a strong foundation of community support, this is a rare opportunity to build something extraordinary. As Director of Advancement, you’ll drive strategy, spark innovation, and lead a comprehensive fundraising program that advances its mission and impact. You’ll work with an exceptional team—including a skilled communications team, a dedicated database manager, and a part-time team member focused on administrative support, so you have what it takes to succeed. We’re seeking a hands-on, strategic leader who thrives on collaboration and sees possibilities where others do not. You’ll be a vital member of the Senior Leadership Team, report directly to the Head of School, partner with the Board of Trustees, and connect deeply with the entire school community. This role isn’t about maintaining what’s been done before—it’s about imagining what’s next and making it happen so BCD can be its best.

   

  RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

   

  • Work with the Head of the School, the Director of Finance, and the Board’s Development Committee to develop and oversee the annual fundraising goals. 
  • Evaluate progress toward these goals, refine as needed, and communicate progress. 
  • Develop and execute strategic fundraising plans with a strong focus on major individual gifts, while incorporating planned giving strategies to ensure sustainable revenue growth. 
  • Develop and manage all activities related to school fundraising initiatives, including but not limited to the Annual Fund, and Gala, with a focus on both participation and dollars raised. 
  • Develop and oversee donor gratitude and recognition programs, including acknowledgment letters, reports, and special events. Develop strategies to deepen alumni and grandparent engagement and increase donor participation rates. 
  • Develop the strategy for administrators and trustees to engage, ask, and steward donors. 
  • Manage a portfolio of current and potential donors. 
  • In collaboration with the Chief Enrollment and Strategy Officer and the Director of Marketing, develop solicitation and communication materials that align with BCD’s brand identity and support a cohesive, strategic messaging framework. 
  • Serve as a member of the Senior Leadership Team implementing BCD’s strategic plan and managing school business, budget, strategy, and operations. 
  • Manage and grow a diverse portfolio of current and prospective donors through a targeted moves management plan. 
  • Other duties as assigned or requested by the Head of School

   

  SALARY AND BENEFITS:

  • Annual salary from $125,000 to $150,000, commensurate with experience. 
  • Generous Paid Time Off including 12 paid holidays, as well as 12 paid vacation days and 8 paid sick days, and breaks during Thanksgiving, winter and spring school breaks.
  • Approximately 92% employer paid medical/dental/vision insurance for employees. 
  • Annual Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution. Life Insurance, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability. 
  • A generous retirement savings plan with a 5% employer match. 
  • Tuition reduction up to 50% for students of employees that enroll in BCD

   

  CORE VALUES 

  • Embody our values thoroughly and authentically means to take care of ourselves and others. Explore many paths on our learning journey. Meet new challenges with a sense of curiosity. Create inclusion and belonging in all aspects of the school experience in order to be part of something bigger than ourselves. All candidates for this position must not only commit to these values, but also work diligently to help bring them to life on a daily basis

   

  This job may be a great fit for you if: 

  • You have a combination of fundraising expertise and nonprofit leadership. You are mission driven and passionate about education. You are a self starter and looking forward to making an impact. 
  • You thrive in a collaborative, values-driven community where innovation isn’t just welcomed--it’s expected

  Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in related field; advanced degree preferred. 
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in development or advancement, preferably in a K-12 environment. 
  • Demonstrated success in planning and executing comprehensive fundraising campaigns, including annual giving, events, and major gifts. 
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and project management skills. 
  • Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups, including faculty, staff, volunteers, trustees, donors, and other community members. 
  • Flexibility to work after-hours and occasionally on weekends, especially around key donor events. 
  • Strong events planning and execution skills. 
  • Proven track record of personally cultivating and securing five- and six-figure gifts from individual donors. 
  • Interest in or exposure to non-cash giving vehicles (e.g., stock gifts, donor-advised funds), with a desire to grow in this area.
  • Understands the power of donor communications and how storytelling supports donor engagement and retention. 
  • Experience in retention and recognition programs. 
  • Intermediate level experience with Raiser’s Edge and Google Suite. 
  • Passion for education and the mission, vision, and core values of BCD. 
  • Confidentiality, vision, energy, and a sense of humor. 
  • Established connections with the greater Boulder community preferred. 
  • Valid driver’s license and own car required.

  Salary Description

  $125,000 to $150,000 annually
  
  Click here to apply via Paylocity.

• Director of Finance and Operations - immediate start

  Our Business Office is an integral part of BCD’s preschool - 8th grade school community. We firmly believe that a strong business environment is among our greatest assets to help ensure that our school has the resources to support our students’ intellectual, social, and emotional development. 
  
  

  The Director of Finance and Operations will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and financial management of BCD’s business office. This position requires a hands-on and collaborative manager with proven experience in strategic non-profit accounting. The Business Office works in partnership with the school’s leadership team and other members of the faculty and staff providing support for financial decision making. 

   

  PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN IN-PERSON ROLE

   

  Responsibilities

  • Oversees and manages the overall functions of the Business Office, including:

  1. Implementing internal controls,
  2. Managing resource allocation and procurement,
  3. Managing debt covenants and investments,
  4. Managing Tax Filings, 
  5. Contract review and management of contracts

  • Provides supervision and support to the Accounting Manager, IT team, Facilities team, and oversight of the dining services contract. Ensures these functions are efficient in supporting the needs of BCD’s faculty and staff.
  • Manages  the annual audit process  
  • Maintains the tuition management system and related tuition revenue recognition policies and A/R
  • Collaborates with Development team to reconcile capital campaign gifts, general donations and ensure compliance with GAAP
  • Oversees annual budget preparation; monitors and communicates progress and changes against the budget and forecasting results 
  • Oversees risk management activities, including primary point of contact for property liability policies
  • Serves as point person for oversight of campus safety and security program 
  • Oversees processes that overlap with HR such as payroll and benefits
  • Assumes responsibility of schoolwide strategic leadership of finances 
  • Presents and Reports to the Board of Trustees/Finance Board/Development Committee
  • Represents school at national and state levels 
  • Establishes Policies and Procedures for areas of responsibility
  • Other duties as assigned by Head of School

  Requirements

   Required Qualifications & Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting 
  • A minimum of seven years of accounting experience 
  • Nonprofit accounting experience
  • High professional and ethical standards for handling confidential data
  • Experience with QuickBooks 
  • Experience managing others and working across departments
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to execute strategy by managing multiple business operations processes
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills
  • Team player; open minded, flexible, and reflective
  • Strong commitment to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive school community 

  Preferred Qualifications

  • QuickBooks certification 
  • Prior work in education
  • Experience with Blackbaud products for business operations of fundraising, enrollment, and merchant services

  Salary Description

  $125,000 to $150,000 annually
  
  Click here to apply through Paylocity.

• Preschool Assistant Teacher - August 2025 start

  Preschool Assistant Teacher

  This is an exciting time to join BCD’s Preschool team as we embark on our next phase, Bulldogs Forever which includes a new building on our campus to support our new food service program, additional collaborative learning environments and gathering spaces for our innovative programs.

  Our preschool program is an integral part of BCD’s preschool - 8th grade school community. We firmly believe that a PS-8 school environment is among our greatest assets and offers distinct advantages during the most critical years of a child’s intellectual, social, and emotional development.

  As an important member of BCD’s Preschool team, Assistant Teachers work in collaborative partnership with a Lead Teacher to provide a stimulating and creative early learning environment.

   

  Preschool Assistant Teacher Responsibilities:

  • Work in collaboration and partnership with BCD’s preschool team
  • Assist lead teacher in preparing instructional materials
  • Participate in ongoing trainings specific to early childhood education
  • Abide State of Colorado Childcare rules and regulations
  • Support enrollment and retention by assisting in tours, events and other school outreach activities
  • Other duties as assigned by Head of School

  Hours and Pay

  • BCD’s Preschool teachers work traditional school hours (7:30 - 3:30)
  • Salary range is $40,000 to $44,000 (starting at $26/hour)
  • This is a 10 month position following an August through May school year calendar.
  • This is a non-exempt position with excellent benefits and paid time off as outlined below

  Benefits

  • Generous Paid Time Off including 10 paid holidays, as well as 48 hours of PTO and 48 hours of sick time
  • Extended time off when school is closed for Thanksgiving break (one week), winter break (two weeks) and spring school break (one week)
  • Approximately 92% employer paid medical/dental/vision insurance for employees
  • Annual Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution
  • Life Insurance, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Retirement savings plan with a 5% employer match
  • Tuition reduction up to 50% for students of employees that enroll in BCD

  Additional Perks

  • Tuition remission for employees who have children
  • Access to our Extended Day and Summer Programs at no charge for employees who have children
  • Opportunities to earn additional money on top of salary
  • Access to professional development opportunities - including funding, time, mentoring, and support
  • High quality, nutritional lunch options during work - at no cost

  Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity Commitment
  Boulder Country Day School recognizes and values all forms of diversity and is dedicated to providing an inclusive environment which honors each member for their individual differences, experiences and strengths. Our intentional commitment to embracing and exploring issues of diversity, equity, and inclusivity in support of social justice affords the freedom for all members of our school community to flourish as unique, confident, compassionate, and ethical individuals.

  Requirements

  Preschool Assistant Teacher Qualifications & Skills - Ideal Candidate will:

  • Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education preferred. Combination of experience working with children and related coursework is also acceptable.
  • Meet appropriate Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) requirements/qualifications and provide all documentation.
  • Be cleared by all required, State, Federal and State of Colorado TRAILS system
  • Demonstrate effective communication skills
  • Love working with young children in a preschool environment
  • Be a team player, open minded, flexible, and reflective
  • Commit to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive school community

  Click here to apply through Paylocity.

• Substitute/Guest Teacher

  
  Responsibilities

  • Provide meaningful instruction to students in assigned classrooms while regular teacher is absent
  • Review and implement regular teacher's routines, procedures, lesson plans, and curriculum objectives
  • Establish and maintain a safe and orderly classroom environment
  • Report any student injuries, illness, and serious discipline problems to school administration
  • Perform other duties as directed by school administration
  • Follow lesson plans provided by the regular Teacher to create a cohesive and consistent learning experience for students
  • Manage the classroom effectively to encourage student participation, minimize distractions and maintain a positive learning environment
  • Adapt teaching methods to fit the needs of each individual student
  • Supervise students in and out of the classroom, including in the halls, on the playground and in the cafeteria
  • Provide in-class and at-home assignments based on the available lesson plan
  • For long-term substitutes: develop lesson plans and assignments consistent with the regular teacher’s past lesson plan

   

  Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity Commitment
  Boulder Country Day School recognizes and values all forms of diversity and is dedicated to providing an inclusive environment which honors each member for their individual differences, experiences and strengths. Our intentional commitment to embracing and exploring issues of diversity, equity, and inclusivity in support of social justice affords the freedom for all members of our school community to flourish as unique, confident, compassionate, and ethical individuals. 

  Requirements

   

  Sub/Guest Teacher Minimum Requirements:

  • Must be 18 years old
  • One year experience working with children, preferably in a group setting with more than 5 children, classroom teaching experience desired
  • Ability to accept short notice assignments (may be called on the same day)
  • Flexible and willing to help out in other areas of the school
  • Good communication skills 
  • Ability to work 7:30am-3:30pm

  Click here to apply for this position via Paylocity.

• Bus Driver (Part-Time) - Field Trips and Sporting Events

  Boulder Country Day School, (a private Preschool through 8th grade located in Boulder) is looking for a part-time school bus driver. Trips are generally scheduled a week or more in advance and our drivers can choose which trips to accept. Driver will operate a school bus seating no more than 72 children and adults and will be needed for field trips and after-school sporting events, averaging 5 trips per month between late August through May.
  
  

  Hours: Trips will be scheduled in advance

  Range of hours for potential trips - 8:30 a.m. to – 7:00 p.m.

  
  

  Pay: $25 - $28 per hour, commensurate with experience

  
  

  Benefits: None

  
  

  Qualifications & Skills:

  • Must possess a valid Colorado Commercial Driver’s License (CDL Class B) with  P- Passenger Endorsement and S – School Bus Endorsement; 
  • Must have a clean driving record;
  • Complete a full background check and fingerprint required;
  • Ability to pass drug screenings (pre and post on a random basis as determined by the Department of Transportation (DOT));
  • DOT medical examination required;
  • Must be dependable and punctual;
  • Good with children;
  • Must be 21 or over;
  • Previous/current bus driving experience;
  • Effective communication skills with adults and children.

  If interested in this position and you possess the necessary qualifications, please send a letter of interest, together with qualifications and at least three appropriate references to jobs@bouldercountryday.org.