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High School Science Teacher (2025-2026)

August 1, 2025 - June 1, 2026

The Denver Waldorf School (DWS) is seeking a qualified candidate to join our faculty as a full-time High School Science Teacher to begin in the 2025-26 school year. The high school science teacher will teach all life science, chemistry, and earth science classes for grades 9th through 12th. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated a commitment to collaboration, objectivity, and consensus-building. Additionally, the candidate should be open, welcoming, and engaging to others as well as able to lead by active involvement in the life of the school. Knowledge of Waldorf school philosophy is preferred.
Colorado Academy seeks a full-time Upper School Learning Support and Testing Coordinator for students in grades 9-12 with accommodations starting August 1, 2025. This is a full-time, 11-month position. The Upper School Learning Support and Testing Coordinator will join an established community of caring, experienced educators and will be responsible for providing knowledgeable support to students and families with learning plans and identifying students who would benefit from evaluation.



The ideal candidate will have an extensive background and training in working with students with a full spectrum of learning differences and experience guiding families through the process of pursuing cognitive and educational testing. They will have knowledge and experience in coordinating and supervising testing accommodations for students with learning plans for college entrance exams (PSAT, SAT, AP, and ACT). They will be able to support a community of diverse backgrounds and have a deep respect for upper schoolers' intellectual and social-emotional development.

Prospective Essentials Teacher 2025 - 2026

August 1, 2025 - June 5, 2026

Are you a dynamic and passionate educator with a burning desire to ignite young minds? Do you possess the brilliance, enthusiasm, and innovation to transform education into a thrilling adventure that is both fun and challenging for students? We believe 'specials' are 'essential' to the development of the whole child. Aspen Academy is on the hunt for exceptional teachers to join our team for the 24-25 school year!

6th Grade Communication & Literacy Teacher

August 1, 2025 - June 5, 2026

Are you a dynamic and passionate educator with a burning desire to ignite young minds? Do you possess the brilliance, enthusiasm, and innovation to transform education into a thrilling adventure that is both fun and challenging for students? Does your classroom buzz with excitement for exploring literature, writing, and language?

Sports Performance Fellowship

August 1, 2025 - June 1, 2026

The Colorado Academy Athletics Department seeks candidates for a Sports Performance Fellowship. The opportunity is to be a part-time member of the athletics staff for an entire academic year (August 1– June 1). 1000 hours max.

Algebra 2 Teacher

August 1, 2025 - June 1, 2026

Targeted Math Specialist for Algebra 2 for the 2025-26 School Year


Mackintosh Academy, an independent pre-K through eighth grade school for gifted and creative students in Littleton, CO, is seeking qualified candidates for a part-time Algebra 2 teacher for the 2025-26 school year. This candidate will work with a small group of accelerated eighth grade students.

Founded in 1977 as Colorado's first school dedicated to gifted learners, Mackintosh Academy is a purposefully designed small school, currently serving 108 students in classes no larger than 18 students. The school's mission is to nurture the keen minds and compassionate hearts of the gifted child in a responsive and caring community of learners. Our students mature into confident, healthy human beings inspired to contribute to a world that needs them.

As one of the Denver area’s few independent schools authorized to offer both the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP), Mackintosh Academy shares the IB’s mission to “create a better world through education.”

If you are seeking an opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive educational community, we invite you to learn more about our unique school on our website. Mackintosh Academy may be the perfect place for you to grow, thrive, and make a difference.

Requested Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in mathematics or related field required. Equivalent experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.

  • Demonstrated experience teaching high school math

  • Communicate effectively and professionally with parents

The ability to:

  • Lead students in mastering advanced algebra concepts, including topics like quadratic equations, linear, exponential, and logarithmic functions, matrices, and data analysis

  • Design and deliver comprehensive lessons based on Mackintosh and IB standards and objectives, while continually assessing student understanding

  • Maintain accurate records and progress reports

  • Effectively employ current teaching and assessment monitoring strategies

  • Utilize with ease interdisciplinary, inquiry, and concept-based pedagogy

  • Support our educational philosophy (see website for information)

  • Adjust classroom management and instruction based on classroom or individual student needs

  • Understand gifted development, including twice-exceptional students

  • Be organized, flexible, and adapt to needs of a small school where faculty members work collaboratively and fill various roles

  • Perform classroom administrative tasks effectively

  • Provide effective and timely feedback/assessment to students

  • Recognize and enjoy the unique talents of children

  • Provide regular communication about students' progress to parents and students

  • Other duties may be assigned

Start Date: August 1, 2025 

Pay Range: $29-35 per/hr. Salary consideration is given for seniority, merit, quality, education, and experience.

Hours: M-F, 8:00 - 10:00 am. This part-time position is not eligible for benefits.

To apply, send an email with your cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to:

Tera H. Zazenski, Interim Head of School: [email protected]

Equal Employment Opportunity 

Mackintosh does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, sex, national origin or ancestry, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

Prospective Middle School Teacher 2025 - 2026

August 1, 2025 - June 5, 2026

Are you a dynamic and passionate educator with a burning desire to ignite young minds? Do you possess the brilliance, enthusiasm, and innovation to transform education into a thrilling adventure that is both fun and challenging for students? Aspen Academy is on the hunt for exceptional teachers to join our team for the 25-26 school year!

Upper School Grade Level Dean (2025-2026)

August 1, 2025 - June 30, 2027

Colorado Academy seeks candidates for the position of Upper School Grade Level Dean, starting August 1, 2025. This is a full-time, 11-month position that includes teaching two academic courses or handling equivalent co-curricular duties.

The ideal candidate will feel comfortable working with students across all grade levels, but specifically Grades 10-12; the Grade 9 Dean position is permanent. At Colorado Academy, Grade Level Deans begin with their students in Sophomore year and accompany them through Senior year. This position will begin with the Class of 2027 (Juniors in the 2025-2026 school year) and continue with them through graduation. Following their graduation, the Dean will begin working with the Class of 2030 as they enter Sophomore year in the 2027-2028 school year and continue with that class through their Senior year.

Grade Level Deans act as the primary administrative point person for all matters related to a student’s particular experience in that grade, and they ensure that their students successfully advance through the Upper School program. Areas of responsibility include articulating and executing a vision for a comprehensive grade-level experience, developing, implementing, and overseeing grade-specific extracurricular and community activities, and successfully guiding students through the academic program.

If not a classroom teacher, and with respect to equivalent co-curricular duties, candidates with experience and certification in outdoor education, service, or diversity, equity, and inclusion work are encouraged to apply.
Are you a dynamic and passionate educator with a burning desire to ignite young minds? Do you possess the brilliance, enthusiasm, and innovation to transform social studies into a thrilling adventure that is both fun and challenging for students? Does your classroom buzz with excitement for learning about history and different cultures? Aspen Academy is on the hunt for exceptional teachers to join our 5/6th grade team for the 2025-2026 school year!

Grades Class Teacher (2025-2026)

August 1, 2025 - June 1, 2026

The Denver Waldorf School (DWS) seeks a qualified candidate to join our faculty as a Class Teacher to begin in the 2025-26 school year. As a Grades Class Teacher, you will teach classes offered in the 1st through 8th grade. By working with the principles of Waldorf education, the grades class teacher serves as the primary teacher for their students each year.