ACIS accredits, supports, and advances the interests of Colorado independent schools.
Colorado Academy seeks a passionate and dedicated Music and Movement Instructor for our Kindergarten through 5th grade program. The ideal candidate will inspire a love of music in young learners, create a dynamic classroom environment, and lead our Lower School choir.

This role is integral to fostering creativity and self-expression in our students. This is a very collaborative teaching role within a team of music educators. Preference will be given to candidates with a knowledge of or background in the Orff Schulwerk.

This is a full-time, ongoing appointment. The position begins in August 2025 and reports directly to the Director of Visual & Performing Arts.
Are you a strategic leader passionate about building strong relationships and fostering community engagement? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can develop and implement innovative fundraising strategies, successfully navigating a $5M-plus fundraising landscape? Are you adept at coordinating donor engagement initiatives and managing multiple projects while maintaining the highest ethical standards? Are you that manager that can effectively lead a team of talented and skilled self-directed team members? If so, Aspen Academy, a PK-8 independent school in Greenwood Village, has an exciting opportunity for you as our Director of Development and Community Engagement, starting immediately!

Pre-K4 Maternity Leave Co-Teacher

December 9, 2024 - May 30, 2025

Paddington Station Preschool is seeking a Pre-k4 Maternity Leave Co-Lead Teacher from December 9, 2024 through May 30, 2025. As a Co-Lead teacher, the maternity leave substitute would work alongside another Paddington Teacher. This position might be right for you if you love working in a fun, supportive, and play based environment alongside other like-minded educators who value community and partnering with families.

Middle School Learning Specialist (Long-term Sub)

November 12, 2024 - November 29, 2024

MISSION

Grounded in our founding values, we cultivate a community of curious and compassionate learners who are inspired to serve and enrich our world.

VALUES

Community, Curiosity, Faith, Compassion, Humility

ABOUT ST. ANNE’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL

St. Anne’s is an independent PS-8 co-educational school enrolling approximately 430 students across the Denver metro area.  We are an uplifting community that fosters a sense of belonging while providing a program where students can thrive academically, athletically, spiritually, artistically, emotionally, and socially.   We build character and integrity upon a spiritual, moral, and ethical foundation and strive to foster the development of people who make significant and lasting contributions to society.  St. Anne’s graduates know themselves, care for others and strive to serve and improve their communities.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

St. Anne’s Episcopal School is pleased to announce an opening for a long-term substitute teacher, acting as a  Middle School Learning Specialist. 

St. Anne’s Episcopal School is seeking a passionate and experienced Learning Specialist Teacher for the 2024 - 2025 academic year.  The highly organized professional should bring energy and skills in working effectively with students with learning differences as well as a passion for middle-school students to the position. The ideal candidate will have a learning specialist background and experience with middle school literacy and executive functioning expertise. The Middle School Learning Specialist will work collaboratively with the Middle School faculty and counterparts in the Lower School.

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS

  • Demonstrate best practices and excellent skills in teaching students with learning differences and developing curricula to meet their needs.

  • Demonstrate skills in collaborating with colleagues across divisions and departments to support programming for students with learning differences.

  • Understand the development of middle-school students.

  • Has expertise and knowledge of middle school Language Arts and History.

  • Work with grade-level colleagues to understand all assignments given to students and to explain the best methods for working with students with learning differences to classroom teachers.

  • Communicate effectively and meet with families about assignments, progress, and challenges a student with a learning difference(s) is facing, using computer-based systems for tracking and reporting student progress.

  • Connect with students, challenge them, and give them confidence to succeed.

  • Function well both independently and in a team setting.

  • Create a positive learning environment.

  • Conduct preliminary screening for learning differences. 

  • Read psychoeducational reports and plan appropriate accommodations.

  • Exhibit strong interpersonal, communication, writing, and organizational skills.

  • Be willing to contribute to other aspects of the middle school community, such as supervision duties, outdoor education trips, and service learning.

IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree, Special Education, or Learning Differences/Disabilities preferred; MA, MS, or M.Ed highly desirable.

  • Previous experience working with students with learning differences. 

  • Candidates must have excellent writing, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

  • Be compassionate, kind, and love teaching and working with middle school students.

  • Demonstrate flexibility, resilience, accountability, and humor.

  • Be a lifelong learner passionate about their discipline, and continually refine and develop their pedagogy.

St. Anne’s Episcopal School is committed to creating a supportive learning environment where all individuals are valued for their unique contributions and are able to achieve their highest potential. We strongly believe that a diverse and inclusive environment is the best learning environment for our students and prepares them to live, work, and thrive in an increasingly global and multicultural community. We reject all prejudice, particularly those based on race, national and ethnic origin, religion, socioeconomic status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and physical characteristics.

St. Anne’s believes that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender or gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, ancestry, disability genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local anti-discrimination laws.  The school’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotional opportunities, training, discipline, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment.

SALARY RANGE & BENEFITS 

$225/day

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Interested candidates can send their cover letter, resume, Philosophy of Education statement, and list of references to Rene Reynolds, Director of Human Resources, at [email protected].

History Faculty

November 11, 2024

Fountain Valley School, a selective and diverse boarding school, educates 250 students in grades 9–12 on a beautiful 1,100-acre campus in Colorado Springs, CO. Founded in 1930, the School provides a rigorous, global curriculum in academics, arts, athletics, and the outdoors. 

The Opportunity: 

Fountain Valley School seeks experienced and dynamic educators for a history teacher position. This position reports directly to the chair of the history department and is responsible for teaching classes to students in 9-12 grade. Experience teaching global and/or US history from an inquiry and skills-driven perspective, with an emphasis on developing writing and research skills, is strongly preferred.

General Duties:

  • Teach 4 sections of history.
  • Demonstrate an ability to foster sustained collaboration and professional growth within the history department.
  • Show an appreciation for the craft of teaching along with a passion for history as a discipline.

 Other Duties:

  • Coach two seasons of athletics/afternoon activities.
  • Serve as an adviser to approximately six students.
  • Participate in a class level retreat along with other faculty members.
  • Participate in committees as assigned.
  • Participate in co-leading an Interim trip (spring experiential learning trip)
  • Transportation of students to and from activities using a non-CDL school vehicle
  • Serve as a member of a weekend and weeknight duty team (1 weeknight per week, and 9 weekends per year)

Qualifications:

  • Find joy in working with adolescents and in school life.
  • Engage with energy, kindness, and a sense of humor.
  • Experience enhancing classroom learning with appropriate history teaching tools. 
  • Demonstrate cultural competency and skills engaging with and learning from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
  • Demonstrate skills in communication and interpersonal relations within and across multiple constituencies.
  • Bachelor’s degree with a major in history; advanced degree or equivalent experience in an independent boarding/day school environment preferred.
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license and/or obtain a Colorado license within 30 days of hire.

Working Conditions

  • Environment: office and indoor classroom working with some outdoor events
  • Physical demands: able to sit and stand for at least 8 hours per day; must be able to lift 40 lbs.
  • Proficiency in LMS Blackbaud OnCampus and Google Educational Suite Apps preferred.

Salary: $40,000 - $60,000

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, EAP, 403b Retirement with 8% match, EAP, Gym and Pool access.

Application Deadline: 11/30/2024

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Lower Elementary Montessori Long-Term Substitute

November 11, 2024 - February 10, 2025

Montessori School of Denver (MSD), located in beautiful Colorado, is seeking a Montessori Certified Lower Elementary Teacher for a Long-Term Substitute position begin in November 2024.

Technical Support Specialist

November 11, 2024

The technical support specialist is a core member of the Graland technology team and reports to the director of technology. This full-time, on-site, 12-month position is available immediately and based at our seven acre campus in Denver, Colorado.

As a core part of a small, but mighty team, you are a flexible, resilient, team player who is able to manage competing priorities and can adapt quickly in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You are a self-motivated, self-starter who shows grace under pressure and conducts themselves with integrity, sound judgment, and humor in all situations.

Working in a supportive and collaborative environment, the technical support specialist will work with other technology staff to sustain a level of quality and uphold community expectation across all technology-related platforms, systems, and resources. Occasional after hours and weekend work will be required.

Associate Teacher (Building Substitute) - Full Time

November 7, 2024 - June 6, 2025

Do you cultivate students’ curiosity, growth and performance? Do you demonstrate strong social and emotional intelligence, and cultural competency? Are you agile, eager to grow, and a committed team player? If so, Aspen Academy has an amazing full time opportunity for the 24-25 academic year!

Part-Time Music Teacher

October 31, 2024 - November 30, 2024

The Music Specials Teacher will help students grow in their enjoyment, appreciation, and performance of music through a variety of planned music experiences which include singing, moving to music, playing instruments, and performing in an annual musical event (Preschool - 5th grade).

Head of School

October 23, 2024 - November 18, 2024

Montessori School of Evergreen is seeking a dynamic educational leader for the 2025-26 school year who will embrace the unique culture of our school and make a long-term commitment to advance it with energy and enthusiasm.
The Head of School oversees, organizes, directs and performs varied administrative responsibilities with confidentiality and sensitivity. They play a crucial leadership role in fostering a positive and supportive work environment for our dedicated team of Administrative Directors, Program Coordinators, Faculty, Staff, and Parents.