Careers

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• Development Associate - immediate

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

  
  

  As a member of the BCD Development team the Development Associate will support the Bulldogs Forever capital campaign and all current initiatives relating to our philanthropic goals with database management, prospect research and event execution. This is a 30 hour per week, year-round position.

  
  

  Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for all gift processing activities including data entry, gratitude, and reconciliation.
  • Develop templates for gift management and gratitude.
  • Update database and communicate changes to the team, as needed.
  • Work with fundraisers to ensure accurate and timely maintenance of prospect records to reflect movement of prospects through stages of cultivation and systematic tracking of anticipated philanthropic gifts.
  • Conduct prospect research and prepare briefings for donor meetings and strategy sessions.
  • For the annual Gala, hold responsibility for procurement process, development of the Gala catalog and signage, and provide any additional administrative support for the event.
  • Aid with set up and execution of all other events.
  • Track all capital campaign cultivation and solicitations in the database.
  • Keep track of all Prospect management as it relates to the Capital Campaign.
  • Support the Development Committee of the Board of Trustees, and alumni relations efforts as needed.

  Qualifications & Skills:

  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
  • One to three years of development experience in prospect management, event planning, and capital campaigns; non-profit experience preferred.
  • Experience with data entry, reporting, and tracking in Raiser’s Edge database or comparable CRM
  • Demonstrated proficiency in preparing professional correspondence
  • Independently motivated, goal-oriented, strategic thinker who can execute among multiple priorities 
  • High professional and ethical standards for handling confidential data
  • Growth mindset; open minded, flexible, and reflective
  • Committed to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community
  • Ability to work occasional weekends, evenings, or early mornings, for scheduled fundraising events 

  
  

  Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour

  
  

  Benefits:

  • Flexible work schedule (apart from fundraising events which may occur outside of normal work hours)
  • Generous Paid Time Off including 12 paid holidays, as well as 12 paid vacation days and 8 paid sick days (prorated for 30 hour staff), 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 

  The Development Associate follows the normal 12-month calendar. All interested candidates should send a letter expressing their interest along with a current resume to jobs@bouldercountryday.org.

• Lower Elementary Teacher - Fall 2023

  Reports to: Elementary School Director
  Status: Full-time

  Start date: August, 2023
  
  Benefits

  • Medical with a Health Savings Account, vision and dental insurance
  • Dependent Care Assistance through our 125 flexible spending plan
  • Life insurance as well as both short and long-term disability for you
  • BCD currently matches your contribution to our 403b retirement plan up to 5% of your salary
  • Vacation/sick time plus 4 additional weeks off – 2 weeks for Winter break, Thanksgiving week, March Spring Break
  • Salary for first year teacher starts at $45,500, and increases dependent on degree attained and experience

  Responsibilities

  BCD elementary school teaching responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

  • Homeroom teacher in a K-2 elementary division;
  • Provide a stimulating, creative and an appropriately challenged or appropriately differentiated educational environment, including opportunities for children to develop cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills;
  • Use best practices regarding student-centered instruction, collaboration, and authentic assessment;
  • Participate in ongoing training in literacy, math, differentiation, and other appropriate topics;
  • Provide regular and thorough communication to all BCD constituencies (students, parents, and colleagues);
  • Support enrollment and retention by assisting with tours, events, and other school outreach; and
  • Perform other duties as directed by the Head of School.

  Qualifications

  The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following:

  • Demonstrated passion for teaching elementary school children;
  • Bachelor’s in elementary education, Master’s preferred;
  • Responsive Classroom (RC) and/or Orton-Gillingham (OG) training/background;
  • At least 3-5 years teaching in elementary grades;
  • Knowledge of or background in independent schools;
  • Ability to differentiate within each class;
  • Flexibility, ability to work with change, and strengths in innovation; and
  • Effective communication skills.

  Characteristics of Professional Excellence

  Members of the BCD Faculty: 

  • Are passionate educators; they are optimistic about and love working with children 
  • Possess a strong sense of integrity; they embody and promote character in our school and its community 
  • Employ innovative educational practices to ignite curiosity, creativity, and enthusiasm 
  • Have a growth mindset; they are open minded, flexible, and reflective 
  • Believe in and are committed to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community 
  • Model balance, are deeply curious, and share their interests within and outside of school 
  • Find joy in taking risks and failing forward 

  BCD elementary school teachers follow the normal faculty school schedule and calendar. All interested candidates should send a letter expressing their interest along with a current resume and at least three appropriate references to jobs@bouldercountryday.org. 

• Preschool Assistant Teacher - Fall 2023

  Reports to: Head of Preschool                             

  Status: Full-time, salaried, includes benefits 

  Start date: August 2023

   

  BCD preschool assistant teaching responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

  • Homeroom assistant teacher in BCD’s preschool division;
  • Provide a stimulating, creative and an appropriately challenged or appropriately differentiated educational environment, including opportunities for children to develop cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills. 
  • Use best practices regarding student-centered instruction, collaboration, and authentic assessment;
  • Participate in ongoing training in literacy, differentiation, and other appropriate topics;
  • Provide regular and thorough communication to all BCD constituencies (students, parents, and colleagues);
  • Support enrollment and retention by assisting with tours, events, and other school outreach; and
  • Perform other duties as directed by the Head of School.

  The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following:

  • Demonstrated passion for teaching preschool school children;
  • Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education is preferred. However, coursework in early childhood education or child development in combination with verifiable experience working with children is also acceptable. 
  • Applicants must meet appropriate Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) requirements/qualifications and provide all documentation as required by the State of Colorado’s Department of Early Learning. Applicants using experience (in combination with education) to qualify must have a minimum of three (3) months verifiable full time or equivalent part-time experience working with children in a similar setting.
  • Experience teaching in an early childhood setting;
  • Knowledge of or background in independent schools;
  • Ability to differentiate within each class;
  • Flexibility, ability to work with change, and strengths in innovation; and
  • Effective communication skills.

  Professional Expectations – BCD Employees must: 

  • Find joy in taking risks and failing forward
  • Are passionate about their work; they are optimistic about and love working in a school environment

  • Possess a strong sense of integrity; they embody and promote trust and character in our school and its community

  • Employ innovative practices in their fields; they are curious, creative, and enthusiastic
  • Are eager to collaborate with multiple constituencies, including employees, parents, students and members of the greater BCD community
  • Have a growth mindset; they are open minded, flexible, and reflective
  • Believe in and are committed to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community
  • Model balance - are deeply curious, and share their interests within and outside of school

  Benefits:

  • Medical with a Health Savings Account, vision and dental insurance
  • Dependent Care Assistance through our 125 flexible spending plan
  • Life insurance as well as both short and long-term disability for you
  • BCD currently matches your contribution to our 403b retirement plan up to 5% of your salary
  • Vacation/sick time plus 4 additional weeks off – 2 weeks for Winter break, Thanksgiving week, March Spring Break
  • Salary starting at $36,000, dependent on experience

  Application information: 

  BCD preschool assistant teachers follow the normal faculty school schedule and calendar. All interested candidates should send a letter expressing their interest along with a current resume and at least three appropriate references to Kath Courter at kcourter@bouldercountryday.org. 

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

• Bus Driver

  Boulder Country Day School, (a private Preschool through 8th grade located in Boulder) is looking for a part-time, on-call school bus 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.

  
  

  Hours:  Trips will be scheduled in advance

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

  
  

  Pay: Starting at $25 per hour, commensurate with experience

  
  

  Benefits: None

  
  

  Qualifications:

  1. Must possess a valid Colorado Commercial Driver’s License (CDL Class B) with  P- Passenger Endorsement and S – School Bus Endorsement; 
  2. Must have a clean driving record;
  3. Complete a full background check and fingerprint required;
  4. Ability to pass drug screenings (pre and post on a random basis as determined by the Department of Transportation (DOT));
  5. DOT medical examination required;
  6. Must be dependable and punctual;
  7. Good with children;
  8. Must be 21 or over;
  9. Previous/current bus driving experience;
  10. 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.