Lower School Drama Teacher

Aspen Country Day School

Full Time, Exempt

Aspen Country Day School seeks a creative and energetic Lower School Drama Teacher for the 2026/2027 academic year. The ideal candidate fosters a love of storytelling, performance, and collaboration while supporting students’ social-emotional growth and confidence. This position plays a vital role in the artistic life of the school and in nurturing joyful, developmentally appropriate learning experiences for young children in Kindergarten through Fourth grade. 

This PreK-Eighth Grade school is known for its intentional approach to challenging and nurturing children as they build confidence, resilience, and joy in learning. Vibrant academic, arts, and outdoor programs give students a solid foundation for lives of meaning and purpose. At its newly redeveloped campus in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the school welcomes approximately 300 students from throughout the Roaring Fork Valley. It is accredited by the Association of Colorado Independent Schools and a member of the National Association of Independent Schools. 

Salary 

The wage rate for this position will include a salary range of $60,000-$70,000 and will be commensurate with experience. 

This is a full-time position with health, dental, vision, disability insurance and retirement plan offerings. 

Essential Functions 

• Teach performing arts in Kindergarten through Fourth Grade

• Implement drama curriculum to build skills, foster confidence, and provide exposure to the performing arts in public speaking, dance, movement, improvisation, stage performance

• Organize, instruct, and direct the annual Shakespeare Festival, age-appropriate adaptations of Shakespeare’s well-known plays 

• Attend faculty meetings 

• Supervise children outside the classroom, eg. lunch duty, recess, etc.

• Collaborate with theater arts faculty to create student musicals and other innovative performances

• Collaborate with classroom teachers to develop interdisciplinary lessons

• Engage students in traditional and non-traditional performances

• Collaborate and work with both co-curricular teachers and homeroom teachers to integrate arts into the project-based curriculum

• Fulfill all other faculty responsibilities that may occur outside the school day, including writing reports and curriculum planning

Successful candidates will have:

• Ability to work in a collegial and highly collaborative environment

• A love of elementary children and early childhood education

• A growth mindset, active sense of humor, warm personality, creative approach, and excellent organizational and communication skills

• Teaching experience, preferably in drama 

• Bachelor’s degree

Expectations 

This is a full-time position that begins in mid-August 2026.. The standard schedule is 7:45am to 3:45pm, with 2 faculty meetings per month until 4:30, although team planning meetings may require additional time. Additionally, all faculty members share daily supervision duties at the school. Occasional evening and weekend commitments are required throughout the school year.

NOTE: This position requires a pre-employment criminal background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

Physical Demands

? Visual Acuity: Ability to bring objects into focus.

? Balancing: Maintaining equilibrium.

? Bending: Bending or position oneself to move an object from one level to another.

? Carrying: transporting or moving an object.

? Crouching: Bending body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.

? Climbing: Ascending or descending stationary objects.

? Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Performing work through using two or more body parts or  other devices.

? Gripping/Grasping: Ability to apply pressure with fingers and palm.

? Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, through use of hands, fingers, or other means.

? Hearing: Perceiving and comprehending the nature and direction of sounds.

? Kneeling: Bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee or knees

? Lifting: Moving objects weighing no more than 10 pounds from one level to another.

? Pushing/Pulling: Ability to use upper extremities to exert force in order to press, draw, drag or haul objects in a sustained motion.

? Reaching: Extending the hands and arms or other device in any direction.

? Repetitive motions: Making frequent or continuous movements.

? Sitting: Remaining in a stationary position.

? Standing: Ability to sustain position for a period of time.

? Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.

? Talking: Communicating ideas or exchanging information.

? Walking: Ability to move to traverse from one location to another.

To apply, submit cover letter and resume to [email protected]

ABOUT ST. ANNE’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL

St. Anne’s Episcopal School is a vibrant, independent, preschool-8th grade co-educational school located in the heart of the Denver metro area, serving approximately 450 students. Our school culture fosters a sense of belonging and community, builds character, and pursues academic scholarship, all rooted in our values of curiosity, humility, faith, compassion, and service. We are a supportive community that provides 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.

MISSION

Grounded by 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

POSITION DESCRIPTION

St. Anne’s Episcopal School is pleased to announce an opening for a full-time Pre-Kindergarten Assistant Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. 

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS

• Co-teach Pre-K PE with the PE Teacher

• Assist in the supervision of learning activities while circulating within the preschool or pre-K classroom and provide assistance and learning support to students.

• Promote skills and strategies for a joyful classroom environment

• Nurture meaningful relationships with students

• Incorporate a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion across the curriculum in both planning and delivery

• Facilitate targeted skill instruction and provide support to students as they practice them in small groups

• Collaborate with the lead teachers across classroom needs

• Support classroom neurodiversity and social-emotional spectrum in tandem with the lead teacher

• Participate in and contribute to communication with families 

• Utilize technology intentionally and demonstrate an interest in learning about new tools 

• Actively seek out professional development opportunities

• Assist in the supervision of students during co-curricular classes (Spanish, Music, Science, and Library)

• Fulfill assigned monitoring duties (i.e., recess, lunch duty, etc.)

• Assist in preparing classroom bulletin boards, classroom decorations, and displays of student activities, etc.

• Reinforce the school’s core values and policies inside and outside the classroom.

• Attend faculty meetings and parent conferences

• Contribute to community-wide needs and other duties as assigned

IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in education or related field required 

• Meet the required Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) requirements/qualifications and provide all documentation

• Prior experience working in Early Childhood Education, Preschool or Kindergarten

• Excellent organization, presentation and communication skills

• Strong classroom management skills

• Commitment to collaboration and team teaching across disciplines

• Ability to build a strong rapport with students, families, school personnel and external support providers

• Willingness to develop one's own knowledge and skills through professional development

• Ability to work and communicate effectively and efficiently with and within a culturally diverse student body, staff, and community

• Demonstrated ability to be flexible, visible, resilient, collaborative, and approachable

• An enthusiastic and strong work ethic, a team player, and a self-starter

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 

$50,000 - $53,000 Annually

St. Anne’s offers a competitive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, 403(b) retirement inclusion, long-term disability, life insurance and  free lunch.

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].

International School of Denver (ISDenver) is an independent school that teaches the curricula and fulfills the highest educational standards of the United States, China, France, and Spain to prepare its students to thrive in a diverse and competitive global society.  ISDenver is a prestigious International Baccalaureate World School offering immersion bilingual international education from PreK-High School, and is accredited by the Association of Colorado Independent Schools (ACIS) and participating governments. To learn more about ISDenver, please visit our website.

Staff and Faculty members are the cornerstone of our school. In addition to driving the school’s operations, they must also embody the school’s values and believe in the school’s mission:

ISDenver Values: Diversity, Integrity, Compassion, Responsibility, Perseverance

 ISDenver Mission: Our inclusive, globally minded community develops highly motivated and academically successful bilingual learners who are inter-culturally adept and make positive contributions in a complex world.

Position Summary:  The Head Athletic Coach is responsible for the overall training and development, both athletically and personally, of athletes in their particular discipline and team to which they are assigned.

 Duties & Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that people of color and people who do not identify as cisgender men are less likely to apply to jobs unless their experience specifically matches the qualifications. At ISDenver we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the candidate we are looking for!

• Plans practices and coaches games.

• Attends all practices and games.

• Accompanies and/or drives the athletic team on a school vehicle to and from athletic events.

• Reports all injuries and follows the procedure for reporting injuries.

• Teaches the philosophy, fundamentals, techniques and style of play as prescribed.

• Performs proper athletic training, first aid, and safety as required.

• Communicates as necessary with athletes and their families via the dedicated school portal.

• Practices acceptable personal conduct before, during and after games and practices.

• Remains familiar with, and adheres to, rules and regulations of the sport coached based on the appropriate school and sport affiliations. 

• Responsible for supporting the total athletic program.

• Helps to develop the coaching abilities and performance of the assistant coach(es)

• Supervises assistant coach(es) of the discipline in conjunction with the Athletic Director.

• Assist in the evaluation of assistant coach(es) in conjunction with the Athletic Director.

• Complies with all other duties as requested by the Athletic Director.

• Willingness and ability to transport students in an ISDenver non-CDL vehicle as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Personal Characteristics we are looking for:

We are looking for people who support our mission and values and want to join us in creating a nurturing, supportive, and caring environment for our students. We take great pride in how much our students love to be at our school and with our staff; a true desire to create an environment where our students are known and cared for is imperative for any candidate. Being kind, compassionate, and open-minded and having a team-first mentality are characteristics integral for anyone joining our community. 

• English proficiency with excellent verbal and written communication skills

• • Level B2 required, C1+ preferred (based on Common European Framework of References for Languages) or equivalent certification such as TOEFL or IETLS.

• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.

• Eagerness to engage with co-curricular, extra-curricular, school community, and PTO activities that promote the school’s programs and reputation

• Lived experience in multicultural settings, including international work experience, and an appreciation and respect for all cultures

• Collaborative, team-oriented, globally- and open-minded, innovative, and compassionate

• Professionalism, punctuality, reliability, and an ability to exercise sound judgment and analytical and problem solving skills

• Technological and computer competency (Google Suite, database management, etc.)

Required Qualifications and Trainings

• Strong moral character

• Prior successful leadership/coaching experience preferred

• Robust knowledge of the rules, strategy and regulations of the sport to be coached

• CPR/AED/1st Aid certified (or willingness to get)

• Concussion Training (or willingness to get)

• Mandatory Reporter Training (or willingness to get)

• Standard Precautions Training (or willingness to get)

• Clean driving record/copy of MVR, ISDenver vehicle training certification (or willingness to get) for non-CDL vehicles

A verified Colorado Coaching License may be able to replace certain training listed above (not including the driving component).

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

• Regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee may occasionally be required to bend, stoop or kneel.

• This position requires a lot of multi-tasking and event management. It is imperative that the employee can walk easily back and forth across the 6.4 acre campus while preparing for, setting up, managing and cleaning up events.

Location and Schedule:  This is a seasonal sport position.  Practices are held twice weekly during the season along with matches.  Practices and matches are generally held after the school day.  Salaries are fixed pending number of weeks in a season and contact time.

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Interviews: Candidates selected for interviews will be contacted directly. Interviews may be conducted in person, by telephone or via video conferencing. Only applicants to be invited for an interview will be contacted; no phone calls or emails, please. ISDenver does not consider nor save information sent for non-posted positions.

Notes: 

• Job descriptions are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.

• All employees are required to undergo, at minimum, a Colorado Department of Human Services required background check prior to employment.  Certain positions may require more extensive background checks.

• Racism, misogyny, classism, ableism, homophobia, and transphobia do not represent the values of ISDenver and will not be tolerated.

ISDenver values the unique perspectives and strengths that all members of our community bring. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, ISDenver is committed to creating a workplace that does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.