Middle School Humanities Teacher

About Mountain Academy

At Mountain Academy, teachers are at the heart of our mission to connect people, place, and nature through education. We believe powerful learning grows from curiosity, reflection, collaboration, and strong relationships with students, colleagues, families, and the inspiring Jackson Hole valley. Our educators confidently guide students toward meaningful academic, developmental, and social outcomes.

We are seeking a passionate, reflective Middle School Humanities Teacher to join our team to meet students where they are and help them grow as learners and people for the 2026-2027 school year.

This role is ideal for an educator who sees teaching as both a craft and a calling. Someone energized by innovation, collaboration, and place-based learning.

Position Overview

The Middle School Humanities Teacher designs and facilitates engaging, developmentally responsive learning experiences for students across 6th-8th grade multi-aged bands. Teachers at Mountain Academy balance strong academic instruction with meaningful connections to local ecology, economy, and culture. They inspire classrooms where students feel safe to take intellectual risks, learn from mistakes, and develop agency, curiosity, and purpose.

This role offers rich opportunities for professional growth, leadership, and collaboration within a supportive learning community.

• Create a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment where students feel known, valued, and challenged.
• Foster curiosity, perspective-taking, communication, and action through inquiry-based and place-based learning.
• Implement effective classroom management strategies that promote respect, focus, and a positive learning community.
• Provide consistent, meaningful feedback that supports student growth academically and socially.
• Model collaborative and inclusive teaching practices.
• Develop and implement curriculum that aligns with Mountain Academy's mission and values.