Upper School Science Faculty
Company: Ridgeview Classical Schools
Location: Timnath
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Ridgeview Classical Schools is seeking interested and qualified
candidates for a faculty position in the Science Department. The
science curriculum at Ridgeview emphasizes a philosophical
understanding of scientific thinking in addition to practical
knowledge and experimentation. Students are also expected to
develop an understanding of proper laboratory practices, standard
research methodologies, and writing in the sciences. Ridgeview is
committed to a true liberal arts curriculum, meaning that arts and
humanities are emphasized as much as mathematics and science;
classroom discussions are therefore typically Socratic in style and
cross-disciplinary in nature. Science is considered part of the
core graduation requirements, and high school students are required
to take at least four years of science classes (typically Biology,
Earth Science, and Chemistry). Not all teachers are expected to
teach all course levels. Rather, Ridgeview is seeking applicants
who are passionate about their discipline, and are creative,
teachable, and excited to work with a broad range of pupils. That
said, a background in Chemistry would be ideal for the needs of the
department. Ridgeview neither requires nor prefers candidates with
a teacher certification and would rather solicit applications from
individuals who have demonstrated academic mastery in a scientific
field. Teaching experience is preferred but is not essential. Ideal
candidates will be familiar with the fundamentals of classical
education and defenders of the Western tradition. A complete
application includes: • Résumé or CV . • Letter of interest . •
Copies of transcripts . • A one- to three-page written response to
Matthew B. Crawford's essay, " Science Education and Liberal
Education" (see the Careers page on the Ridgeview website). Upon
submitting a complete application, candidates may be contacted for
an initial interview with the Department Head and/or Academic Dean
. Successful candidates will then be asked to conduct a mock teach
and interview with a hiring committee. After this, final hiring
decisions are made.
Keywords: Ridgeview Classical Schools, Vail , Upper School Science Faculty, Education / Teaching , Timnath, Colorado
