Careers

For over 30 years Boulder Country Day School has been at the forefront of education in the Boulder Valley. The hallmarks of our school - Community, Character, Academic Excellence, and Small Class Sizes - are the keys to our success and allow us to create an educational experience where children innovate, create, grow and thrive. We believe our children are our future, and, to that end, we offer a broad-based liberal arts education that focuses on developing lifelong learners and responsible global citizens. The Boulder Country Day challenge, Discover Your Excellence, recognizes that excellence is teachable, personal, and can be achieved in a variety of different disciplines - academic, athletic, community service, leadership, and more. We seek to provide just the right amount of nurture, structure, and latitude to live up to this challenge.

Ideal candidates for employment at BCD share our beliefs and, above all, love working with children. We look for evidence of these traits in a candidate’s education, work, and volunteer experience. We believe everything we do is curriculum, and, as a result, we consider all BCD employees important members of our community. We look for employees who have intellectual lives outside of their classrooms or work spaces, believe intelligence is teachable and achievable and not inborn, are data driven, and ask great questions both of our school and our students.

Members of BCD’s Professional Staff:
  • 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.
    Boulder Country Day School celebrates, honors, and appreciates all forms of diversity in an environment of inclusivity. Individual differences are highly regarded, nurturing the human dignity of each member of our community.  Our intentional work to embrace and understand the value of diversity, equity, inclusivity, and social justice affords the freedom for all members of our school community to flourish as unique, confident, compassionate, and ethical individuals. Boulder Country Day does not discriminate against any employee, student, applicant for employment, or applicant for admission on the basis of age, disability, culture, ethnic origin, nationality, race, color, religion, creed, family, marital status, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, military service, socioeconomic status or any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local law.

    Available Positions

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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.


    Boulder Country Day School    4820 Nautilus Court North • Boulder, Colorado 80301 • Phone - 303.527.4931 • info@bouldercountryday.org
    Boulder Country Day School, where academic distinction meets education with character. BCD is a top rated, accredited private school in Boulder, Colorado where every child has the opportunity to discover their own unique excellence. Distinguished by small class sizes, outstanding faculty, engaging academics and a focus on community, our preschool, elementary and IB middle school teachers strive to create a well-rounded educational environment that balances traditional subjects with the arts, world languages, athletics and project-based learning.

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