Thank you for your interest in working at Hillside School.
If you are interested in teaching at Hillside, we currently have openings for teachers this Summer and substitutes for the Fall. Please submit your resume for consideration after carefully reviewing our qualifications below.
Candidates must have training and experience related to teaching students with learning disabilities as defined by normal or above intellectual ability with some processing interference impacting skills with reading, written language and math, as well as:
- Knowledge of, and experience with teaching appropriate strategies to enhance skill acquisition (reading, writing, math) beyond college training;
- Knowledge of current neuroscience related to learning in general;
- Knowledge of current research related to dyslexia and dysgraphia;
- Knowledge of the Orton-Gillingham or related approach;
- Desire and ability to work collaboratively with other professionals;
- Demonstration of excellent communication skills.
Hillside School in Boulder, Colorado provides an exemplary half-day intensive academic program for students with learning differences, such as dyslexia, in a 4 to 1 student teacher ratio. Hillside’s program is state of the art and only qualified, experienced applicants will be considered.
Please supply a cover letter and resume detailing your qualifications to our director.