Overview
Denver Jewish Day School seeks an experienced, proactive, and knowledgeable College Counselor to provide coverage during a maternity leave from mid-January to early June 2026. This role will focus primarily on supporting second-semester juniors as they prepare for the college application process and will include limited support for seniors completing final college tasks. The role also includes the administration/coordination of AP exams in May.
Time Commitment
Part-time, 0.5 FTE, 20 hours/week (flexible, some weeks more full-time, some less), (mid-January to early June 2026), with some flexibility in scheduling.
Responsibilities
Provide individualized college counseling meetings with 11th-grade students and families, focusing on:
Building balanced and personalized college lists (specifically, schools with large Jewish populations)
Drafting and refining the Common App essay and other application components
Exploring financial aid and scholarship opportunities
Lead or co-teach a weekly College Counseling class in collaboration with the English Department on Wednesday
Facilitate 2–4 workshops for high school juniors (20–40 minutes each) on topics such as list building, essay writing, and the Common App
Respond to parent and student inquiries in a timely, professional manner
Support seniors with any last-minute application or enrollment needs
Maintain accurate student notes and documentation in Scoir
AP Coordinator:
Manage registration, payment, and communication for 12–15 AP exams
Coordinate testing rooms, proctors, technology, and materials
Communicate regularly with teachers, students, and families regarding schedules and logistics
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum of five years of experience as a high school or independent college counselor
Demonstrated expertise in the college admissions process, including list development, essay coaching, and financial aid guidance
Familiarity with Jewish day school settings or Jewish student populations preferred
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Ability to collaborate with teachers, families, and administrators
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
Work Structure
Salaried part-time role (mid-Jan-mid-June 2026)
Flexibility, mostly in person/on campus at least twice a week
Reports to the Upper Division Principal
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Alyse Opatowski, Director of College Counseling at [email protected] and Jeremy Golubcow-Teglasi, Upper Division Principal at [email protected] by Nov. 20th.
Telluride Mountain School (TMS), located in Telluride, Colorado, had engaged DovetailED to lead a search for the next Head of School, beginning in the 2026-27 academic year. Interested candidates should review the Opportunity Statement and submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references to Zack Lehman at [email protected]
Telluride Mountain School Head of School Opportunity Statement: https://bit.ly/
Position
K-8 Teaching Fellows
Full-time position to begin August 2026
Overview
Stanley British Primary School, located in Denver’s Lowry neighborhood, is a progressive independent school serving 470 children from transitional kindergarten through 8th grade. For 50 years, Stanley classrooms have been filled with engaged learners guided by inspired teachers. At Stanley, a child's education goes well beyond academics - our teachers and our instruction principles give children the opportunity to reach their full potential academically, creatively, socially, emotionally and physically. We asked parents, teachers, staff and students to reflect on why they chose Stanley BPS. The answers we heard reflect a place and a philosophy unlike any other in the Denver independent school landscape. Teaching and learning at Stanley goes beyond a simple education. Students here have a chance to play, to choose, to interact and to own and embrace their own learning.
We value:
An inclusive and diverse community
Joyfulness
Lifelong learning
Positive and constructive communication
Creativity, flexibility, and resourcefulness
An understanding of children and childhood
Commitment to making a positive difference in the world
In this position, the Teaching Fellow will work alongside a master teacher to:
Inspire and educate children to develop to their full potential – socially, emotionally, intellectually, physically, and creatively
Create a safe, supportive, mutually respectful classroom community that values the distinct contributions and abilities of each child
Implement integrated, meaningful, developmentally-appropriate curricula in which students can explore and experiment through first-hand experiences
Create opportunities for students to know themselves, to make good choices, and take responsibility for their own learning and actions
In addition, Teaching Fellows:
Engage in 3 hours/wk of coursework with Head of British Primary Teaching and Learning
Receive support and feedback from an advisor
Actively engage in ongoing professional development
Play a role in regular school day and before/after school programs
Communicate and collaborate positively and professionally with the Stanley staff and community
Desired Qualifications and Background Experience:
Prior experience working with children
Bachelor’s Degree
Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
Salary and Benefits
Compensation is $35,000
The salary listed is just one component of Stanley’s total compensation for employees. Stanley provides excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, paid time off in addition to paid fall, holiday and spring breaks and professional development. Affordable housing options on campus, if available.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Stanley BPS is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. This policy covers all programs, services, policies, and procedures of Stanley BPS, including admissions, employment, and access to services and programs.
For more Information about our Teacher Preparation Program, please go to:
https://www.stanleybps.org/about/careers/current-openings
To Apply:
To initiate an application, send a cover letter and resume to:
Susan Farr
Stanley British Primary School
Executive Assistant to the Head of School
In your cover letter, please express why you are interested in becoming a teacher and learning at Stanley British Primary School.
Interviews will start as resumes are received. We will be accepting resumes until our position is filled.
