St. Mary’s Academy Overview:

St. Mary’s Academy, located in Englewood, Colorado, is Metro Denver’s premier Catholic, Independent school offering rigorous academics in its co-ed Preschool-Grade 8, and all-girls High School. SMA offers a safe, yet innovative program that embraces all student backgrounds and fosters character and moral development from Preschool to graduation.

SMA is a close community where faculty and staff serve as role models for the students with a mission to foster excellence in each child through academic achievement, spiritual development, and service. The qualities of a strong work ethic, desire for personal growth, and commitment to life-long learning that St. Mary’s Academy expects of students is likewise an expectation for faculty and staff.  Each day, too, is an opportunity to live the Loretto School Values of faith, community, justice, and respect.

SMA is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff dedicated to their profession and the well-being and life of the St. Mary’s Academy community. St. Mary's Academy does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, sex, disability, marital status, national or ethnic origin, race, sexual orientation, or religion. This policy applies to all areas of student concerns: educational policies, admission policies (historically, high school admission is open to women only), scholarship, and grant-in-aid programs, athletic and other school-administered programs, as well as employee/personnel concerns. St. Mary's Academy is an equal opportunity employer. 

Job Description:

St. Mary’s Academy is excited to announce a new Kindergarten teaching position within the Lower School. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to help shape the foundational learning experiences of our youngest students while joining a thriving and supportive school community.

The Kindergarten Teacher is responsible for creating a joyful, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment where children feel safe, curious, and excited to learn each day. Learning in Kindergarten at SMA is intentionally engaging and fun, grounded in play, exploration, creativity, and strong academic foundations.

The ideal candidate is passionate about early childhood education and understands the importance of strong, positive partnerships with parents. Working collaboratively with families, colleagues, and school leadership, the Kindergarten Teacher supports each child’s academic, social-emotional, and spiritual growth while ensuring every student feels known, valued, and inspired. 

The position reports to the lower school principal.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Teaching and Learning

• Design and deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate instruction that makes learning active, and meaningful

• Foster early literacy, numeracy, and inquiry through play-based and hands-on learning experiences

• Create a classroom culture where curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning are celebrated

• Integrate the Loretto School Values into daily instruction and classroom routines

• Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of students

Student Life, Culture, and Community

• Establish a warm, structured, and joyful classroom environment where students feel safe, confident, and supported

• Support students’ social-emotional development through positive guidance and age-appropriate behavior support

• Build strong, positive partnerships with parents, maintaining open, consistent, and collaborative communication

• Partner with families to support student growth, celebrating milestones and addressing concerns with care and professionalism

• Foster a sense of belonging and community that reflects the Loretto School Values of faith, community, justice, and respect

Professional Collaboration and Growth

• Collaborate closely with Lower School colleagues, specialists, and administrators

• Participate actively in faculty meetings, professional development, and school-wide initiatives

• Contribute positively to the broader life of the school through events, service opportunities, and community engagement

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Education and qualifications should include the following:

• Bachelor’s degree

• A Master’s degree or teaching certification is strongly preferred

• 3+ years of teaching experience grounded in knowledge of best practices

• Willingness to build and maintain collaborative relationships with colleagues and parents

• Commitment to employing a positive, growth mindset 

• A sense of resonance with the St. Mary’s Academy mission

Salary

The salary range for this full-time, exempt position is $50,000.00 - $68,000.00.

Benefits:

At St. Mary's Academy, we believe that exceptional educators deserve exceptional support. That's

why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both your well-being and

professional growth. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, an

Employee Assistance Program, and a retirement plan with a match after one year of employment

to help you secure your future. Additionally, we provide tuition remission for your family and robust

opportunities for professional development to help you continue growing in your career. 

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and statement of educational philosophy to Jackie Neal, Lower School Administrative Assistant, [email protected].  Applications are reviewed as they come in-apply early to be considered.

Employment Opportunity at Stanley British Primary School 

Position:

Upper Elementary Learning Specialist

Position to begin August 2026 for the 2026-2027 school year. This position reports to the Head of 3-4-5 and is charged with providing, facilitating, and coordinating learning support to students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade as well as teaching small group math lessons. We are looking for candidates with a strong understanding of child development and an appreciation of the various challenges faced by students in upper elementary school.

About Stanley BPS: 

Stanley British Primary School, located in Denver’s Lowry neighborhood, is a progressive independent school serving 465 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. SBPS is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive school community. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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

Responsibilities Include:

• Inspiring and educating children to develop to their full potential

• Creating a safe, supportive, mutually respectful classroom community that values the distinct contributions and abilities of each child

• Providing exceptional instruction focused on meeting the needs of diverse learners, consistent with current evidence-based educational practices.

• Developing, planning, and implementing individualized Learning Support Plans (our version of an I.E.P.)

• Provide intervention in the classroom

• Working in the classroom and as part of a team to support children’s needs

• Meeting twice weekly with classroom teachers to discuss children, their progress, and how best to create an inclusive classroom community

• Participating in trans-disciplinary Child Support Meetings (speech, O.T, tutors, Psychologist Consultant, classroom teacher, Head of 3-4-5, and others, as necessary.)

• Meeting with parents on a regular basis, and as needed, to reflect on their child’s progress and make necessary changes to goals and plans

• Teach two small math groups throughout the school year

Desired Qualifications  and Background Experience:

• A deep enjoyment in working with, honoring, and valuing each individual child.

• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as a core value in the classroom and within the school community

• An appreciation for the British Primary philosophy, including the Seven Goals for Learners of self-awareness, collaboration, curiosity, perseverance, academic resourcefulness, and joyful, life-long learning

• Strong oral and written communication skills. 

• Flexibility and the ability to manage details and follow-through

• Highly organized and attentive to detail, able to keep track of a wide variety of dates, deadlines, and logistics. 

• Collaboration skills that support our inclusion model for student support

• Teaching experience, preferably at least five years, and preferably in K-5 classrooms

• Experience adapting and modifying curriculum, and meeting the needs of diverse learners

• Ability to interpret and communicate about assessments and comprehensive evaluations

• Background in Special Education, ideally a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Special Education or related field.

• Ideally, Orton Gillingham or Wilson certified, but we will train if needed.

• Experience administering and analyzing assessments to best support children’s needs. 

• A commitment to improving one’s craft and growing professionally, modeling the joyful, lifelong learning we seek to impart to our students

• A willingness to pitch in and help out wherever needed. 

• A self-starter who is attentive to the needs of individual faculty and of the overall 3-4-5 team. 

• Familiarity and comfort with a range of technology, including the Google platform. 

Salary Range

$56,000-$82,000 depending on experience

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.

To initiate an application, send a cover letter and resume to:

To initiate an application, send a cover letter and resume to:

Susan Farr

Stanley British Primary School

Executive Assistant to the Head of School

[email protected]

303-360-0803

350 Quebec St.

Denver, CO 80230

Interviews will start as resumes are received. We will be accepting resumes until our position is filled.