Academic Skills Center Assistant

Fountain Valley School, a selective and diverse boarding school, educates 250 students in grades 9–12 on a beautiful 1,100-acre campus in Colorado Springs, CO. Founded in 1930, the School provides a rigorous, global curriculum in academics, arts, athletics, and the outdoors.

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Director of the Academic Skills Center (ASC), the ASC assistant is attentive to their students' strengths and challenges while working closely with faculty in supporting students they teach in the Academic Skills Instructional Program (ASIP). The ASC assistant is responsible for teaching four sections of ASIP and managing its curriculum. As part of their duties, the ASC assistant also oversees the administration and proctoring of academic accommodations.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Teach the equivalent of four sections (2:1) of our Academic Skills Instructional Program
• In collaboration with the Director of the Academic Skills Center, develop and deliver engaging course content catered to students in greater need of developing and maintaining academic and executive functioning skills
• Design and assign ASIP curriculum through Google Classroom
• Regularly monitor grade and progress of each ASIP student through our FVS course website and check-ins with teachers as needed
• Collaborate with classroom teachers about academic progress of ASIP students Proctor exams for students with academic accommodations as needed during any blocks of the academic day
• Regular and reliable attendance
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge and Skills:

• Able to develop a constructive, learning-centered rapport with high school students from a wide range of backgrounds
• Stays current with trends in learning education, especially with knowledge of executive functioning issues
• Able to work with individuals in a courteous and professional manner
• Communicates effectively in a team environment
• Detail-oriented, organized, self-motivated, self-directed, and punctual
• Able to work independently and prioritize tasks
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in LMS Blackbaud OnCampus and Google Workspace preferred

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, advanced degree preferred
• Experience in classroom teaching in an independent boarding/day school environment, preferred
• Must possess or obtain a Colorado Driver’s License within 3 days

Working Conditions:

• Environment: office and indoor classroom working with some outdoor events.
• Physical demands: able to sit and stand for at least 8 hours per day; must be able to lift 40 lb.
• Attendance at certain community events will be required.
• Working relationships: students, parents, outside vendors, and all other employees.

Salary: $35,000 to $42,000, based on experience

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Retirement with 8% match, EAP,

Application Deadline: March 24, 2025