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Founded in 2007, the High School High Scholar Program, (HS)², at Colorado Rocky Mountain School (CRMS) is a free, three-summer program designed to prepare high-achieving, first-generation and/or low-income students for college success. With a strong emphasis on science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), and college counseling, (HS)² empowers students with rigorous academic preparation, a supportive peer community, and the confidence to see the power in their own voices.
Each summer, (HS)² scholars live and learn on the CRMS campus in Carbondale, Colorado for five weeks. On weekdays, students participate in six hours of academic coursework. Afternoons are dedicated to the Active Program, which includes outdoor pursuits such as rock climbing, kayaking, and team sports, as well as creative offerings like silversmithing, ceramics, and music. Weekends invite exploration of the surrounding natural environment. Together, this combination of academics, experiential learning, and residential life fosters students’ intellectual, social, and emotional growth while building independence and responsibility.
Working at (HS)² is both intensive and deeply rewarding. Faculty and staff collaborate closely to support highly motivated students while living and working in a vibrant residential community. Housing, when needed, is provided in a faculty dormitory with shared bathroom facilities, and all meals are thoughtfully prepared by the CRMS kitchen. (HS)² is committed to fostering a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive community, and Colorado Rocky Mountain School is an equal opportunity employer.
The 2026 (HS)² program runs from June 22 to July 25, with faculty and RA/TAs arriving on campus between June 17–18 and departing between July 25–27. Open positions for Summer 2026 will be posted in January 2026.
For more information, please contact Program Director Annie Oppenheim at hs2@crms.org.
College Counselor
About (HS)²
The High School High Scholar Program (HS)² is a five-week, residential, STEM-focused summer academic program designed to prepare high-achieving, first-generation and/or low-income high school students for college success. Scholars live on campus, complete rigorous coursework, and develop the academic, social, and independent living skills needed to thrive in higher education.
Position Overview
The (HS)² College Counselor works with rising juniors and seniors during the five-week residential summer program at Colorado Rocky Mountain School. Rising juniors meet every other day to explore best-fit colleges and gain a broad understanding of the higher education landscape. Rising seniors focus more intensively on refining college lists, developing personal statements, learning about FAFSA and scholarship opportunities, and completing other essential components of the college application process.
Key Responsibilities
- Teach one or two courses meeting 110 minutes per day, Monday through Friday
- Design engaging, rigorous, and student-centered curriculum appropriate for high-achieving high school students
- Support students during evening study hall two nights per week
- Chaperone one off-campus trip and one off-campus social event
- Mentor and collaborate with a Teaching Assistant, when assigned
- Participate in faculty training and collaborate closely with program leadership
Qualifications
Strong candidates bring significant teaching experience, deep content knowledge in one of the (HS)² subject areas, and a genuine enthusiasm for working with high school students in an intensive residential setting. Ideal candidates will:
- Have experience teaching high school or college-level coursework
- Demonstrate strong classroom management and student engagement skills
- Be comfortable teaching in a fast-paced, immersive environment
- Value collaboration and contribute positively to a close-knit faculty team
- Bring an equity-minded, student-centered approach to teaching
Compensation & Dates
- Compensation: $2,750–$5,500, based on the number of courses taught and commensurate with experience
- Housing and all meals are provided
- Faculty Dates: June 18 – July 26
- Student Program: June 22 – July 25
Application Process
Applicants should complete the Teacher Application Form by March 15. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until positions are filled. Selected candidates will be contacted via email to schedule an interview, typically conducted via Zoom.
Questions may be directed to Annie Oppenheim, Program Director.
Math Instructor
About (HS)²
The High School High Scholar Program (HS)² is a five-week, residential, STEM-focused summer academic program designed to prepare high-achieving, first-generation and/or low-income high school students for college success. Scholars live on campus, complete rigorous coursework, and develop the academic, social, and independent living skills needed to thrive in higher education.
Position Overview
(HS)² teachers design and instruct small, hands-on courses during a five-week residential summer program at Colorado Rocky Mountain School. (HS)² offers Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, and Calculus+. Please indicate your math teaching capacity in your application, and we will place teachers within the department accordingly.
Teachers play a central role in supporting students academically while fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and intellectually curious residential learning community.
Key Responsibilities
- Teach one or two courses meeting 110 minutes per day, Monday through Friday
- Design engaging, rigorous, and student-centered curriculum appropriate for high-achieving high school students
- Support students during evening study hall two nights per week
- Chaperone one off-campus trip and one off-campus social event
- Mentor and collaborate with a Teaching Assistant, when assigned
- Participate in faculty training and collaborate closely with program leadership
Qualifications
Strong candidates bring significant teaching experience, deep content knowledge in one of the (HS)² subject areas, and a genuine enthusiasm for working with high school students in an intensive residential setting. Ideal candidates will:
- Have experience teaching high school or college-level coursework
- Demonstrate strong classroom management and student engagement skills
- Be comfortable teaching in a fast-paced, immersive environment
- Value collaboration and contribute positively to a close-knit faculty team
- Bring an equity-minded, student-centered approach to teaching
Compensation & Dates
- Compensation: $2,750–$5,500, based on the number of courses taught and commensurate with experience
- Housing and all meals are provided
- Faculty Dates: June 18 – July 26
- Student Program: June 22 – July 25
Application Process
Applicants should complete the Teacher Application Form by March 15. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until positions are filled. Selected candidates will be contacted via email to schedule an interview, typically conducted via Zoom.
Questions may be directed to Annie Oppenheim, Program Director.
Biology Instructor
About (HS)²
The High School High Scholar Program (HS)² is a five-week, residential, STEM-focused summer academic program designed to prepare high-achieving, first-generation and/or low-income high school students for college success. Scholars live on campus, complete rigorous coursework, and develop the academic, social, and independent living skills needed to thrive in higher education.
Position Overview
The (HS)² Biology instructor works with rising tenth-grade students during the five-week residential summer program at Colorado Rocky Mountain School. Students enter the course with varied levels of prior exposure to biology, and the curriculum is designed to be accessible, engaging, and rooted in hands-on learning.
The course emphasizes foundational biological concepts while drawing on the local ecology to bring content to life. Past courses have incorporated field experiences such as river sampling, visits to local farms, and other place-based investigations. The class is ideally highly engaging and project-based, allowing students to explore biology through real-world questions and collaborative inquiry.
Instructors may build on existing curricular materials or design an innovative five-week biology course that feels distinct from a traditional year-long classroom experience. Curricular support is available for those who would like it.
Key Responsibilities
- Teach one or two courses meeting 110 minutes per day, Monday through Friday
- Design engaging, rigorous, and student-centered curriculum appropriate for high-achieving high school students
- Support students during evening study hall two nights per week
- Chaperone one off-campus trip and one off-campus social event
- Mentor and collaborate with a Teaching Assistant, when assigned
- Participate in faculty training and collaborate closely with program leadership
Qualifications
Strong candidates bring significant teaching experience, deep content knowledge in one of the (HS)² subject areas, and a genuine enthusiasm for working with high school students in an intensive residential setting. Ideal candidates will:
- Have experience teaching high school or college-level coursework
- Demonstrate strong classroom management and student engagement skills
- Be comfortable teaching in a fast-paced, immersive environment
- Value collaboration and contribute positively to a close-knit faculty team
- Bring an equity-minded, student-centered approach to teaching
Compensation & Dates
- Compensation: $2,750–$5,500, based on the number of courses taught and commensurate with experience
- Housing and all meals are provided
- Faculty Dates: June 18 – July 26
- Student Program: June 22 – July 25
Application Process
Applicants should complete the Teacher Application Form by March 15. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until positions are filled. Selected candidates will be contacted via email to schedule an interview, typically conducted via Zoom.
Questions may be directed to Annie Oppenheim, Program Director.
Computer Science Instructor
About (HS)²
The High School High Scholar Program (HS)² is a five-week, residential, STEM-focused summer academic program designed to prepare high-achieving, first-generation and/or low-income high school students for college success. Scholars live on campus, complete rigorous coursework, and develop the academic, social, and independent living skills needed to thrive in higher education.
Position Overview
The (HS)² Computer Science instructor works with rising juniors during the five-week residential summer program at Colorado Rocky Mountain School. Historically, the course has focused on introductory programming in Python; however, the curriculum is flexible and well-suited for an instructor with a strong foundation in contemporary computer science pedagogy.
Students enter the course with varied levels of prior exposure to computer science, and the class is ideally highly engaging, inclusive, and project-based. Instructors may build on existing curricular materials or design an innovative five-week computer science project tailored to high school juniors. Curricular support is available for those who would like it.
Key Responsibilities
- Teach one or two courses meeting 110 minutes per day, Monday through Friday
- Design engaging, rigorous, and student-centered curriculum appropriate for high-achieving high school students
- Support students during evening study hall two nights per week
- Chaperone one off-campus trip and one off-campus social event
- Mentor and collaborate with a Teaching Assistant, when assigned
- Participate in faculty training and collaborate closely with program leadership
Qualifications
Strong candidates bring significant teaching experience, deep content knowledge in one of the (HS)² subject areas, and a genuine enthusiasm for working with high school students in an intensive residential setting. Ideal candidates will:
- Have experience teaching high school or college-level coursework
- Demonstrate strong classroom management and student engagement skills
- Be comfortable teaching in a fast-paced, immersive environment
- Value collaboration and contribute positively to a close-knit faculty team
- Bring an equity-minded, student-centered approach to teaching
Compensation & Dates
- Compensation: $2,750–$5,500, based on the number of courses taught and commensurate with experience
- Housing and all meals are provided
- Faculty Dates: June 18 – July 26
- Student Program: June 22 – July 25
Application Process
Applicants should complete the Teacher Application Form by March 15. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until positions are filled. Selected candidates will be contacted via email to schedule an interview, typically conducted via Zoom.
Questions may be directed to Annie Oppenheim, Program Director.
Residential Advisor / Teaching Assistant (RA/TA)
About (HS)²
The High School High Scholar Program (HS)², is a five-week, residential, STEM-focused summer academic program designed to prepare high-achieving, first-generation and/or low-income high school students for college success. Scholars live on campus, complete rigorous coursework, and develop the academic, social, and independent living skills needed to thrive in higher education.
Position Overview
Residential Advisors/Teaching Assistants (RAs/TAs) play a central role in supporting students across all aspects of their residential and academic experience. This is a high-energy, immersive position that combines overnight dormitory supervision, in-class academic support, and mentorship in a close-knit campus community. RAs/TAs work closely with faculty and program leadership to foster a safe, supportive, and engaging environment for students.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve on overnight dormitory duty three nights and mornings per week, plus three full weekends; bathroom facilities and common spaces are shared with students
- Assist faculty as a Teaching Assistant for up to two hours per day, five days per week, in one of the following areas: Biology, Computer Science, Mathematics, Writing, or College Counseling
- Some positions may support Active Curriculum in lieu of classroom TA duties
- Support students during evening study hall three nights per week
- Chaperone off-campus activities and transport students using a 14-passenger vehicle (training provided)
- Serve as a mentor and point of contact for students navigating academic, social, and residential challenges
Qualifications
Successful RAs/TAs bring strong academic skills, high stamina, and a genuine interest in mentoring first-generation, college-bound students. Ideal candidates will:
- Have completed a minimum of three years of college by the start of the program
- Be at least 21 years of age at the start of employment
- Hold a valid driver’s license and be eligible to drive program vehicles
- Enjoy working closely with adolescents in a residential setting
- Demonstrate responsibility, flexibility, and professionalism
- Be comfortable balancing academic support with residential supervision
- Contribute positively to a demanding, collaborative program environment
Compensation & Dates
- Compensation: $3,000–$3,500, depending on assigned responsibilities
- Housing and all meals are provided
- RA/TA Dates: June 17 – July 26
- Student Program: June 22 – July 25
Application Process
Applicants are encouraged to review the (HS)² website prior to applying. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until positions are filled, with priority given to applications received by March 15.
Selected candidates will be contacted via email to schedule an interview, typically conducted via Zoom. While the program is five weeks long, it is intensive and requires flexibility, commitment, and resilience.
RA/TA Application: Applicants should complete the RA/TA Application form by March 15.
Questions may be directed to Annie Oppenheim, Program Director.