The Colorado Springs School | Colorado Springs, CO

The Colorado Springs School (CSS) seeks a dynamic, detail-oriented Marketing and Communications Coordinator to support the school’s internal and external communications, digital presence, and brand consistency. This position plays an important role in advancing the school’s mission by helping tell the story of CSS through newsletters, website updates, social media, publications, and schoolwide messaging. The Coordinator works closely with the Director of Enrollment Management and collaborates across departments to ensure clear, timely, and compelling communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage internal communications for families, students, faculty, and staff, including weekly newsletters, announcements, and other school communications.

• Assist with the planning, drafting, scheduling, and distribution of email communications from the Head of School, Admissions, and Advancement.

• Create, schedule, and publish engaging content across social media platforms in alignment with the school’s brand and voice.

• Maintain and update the school’s website, ensuring timely, accurate, and engaging content.

• Draft and distribute press releases, media communications, and other school publications as needed.

• Support the production and updating of school publications, including handbooks, event invitations, programs, and parent communications.

• Coordinate and manage workflows with external marketing partners and vendors, including oversight of outsourced digital advertising and social media campaigns.

• Support branding efforts by ensuring consistency in tone, visuals, and messaging across communication channels.

• Capture and curate photo and video content to support storytelling and marketing efforts.

• Track and report on key metrics related to website traffic, social media engagement, and campaign performance.

• Assist with time-sensitive or urgent communications as directed, including limited crisis or campus-wide messaging support.

• Collaborate with colleagues across departments to gather content, highlight student and faculty stories, and support enrollment and advancement priorities.

• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the Director of Enrollment Management and school leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.

• 2–4 years of experience in marketing, communications, or a related role; independent school or nonprofit experience preferred.

• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with strong attention to tone, clarity, and audience.

• Experience managing social media platforms and digital content.

• Familiarity with website content management systems.

• Experience working with external vendors or marketing agencies is preferred.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

• Basic knowledge of digital marketing tools, such as Google Analytics, email marketing platforms, and social media scheduling tools.

• Photography and/or videography skills are a plus.

Personal Attributes

• Collaborative, proactive team player.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

• Creative thinker with a passion for storytelling.

• Appreciation for and commitment to independent school education and community.

Reporting Structure

This position reports to the Director of Enrollment Management and works closely with colleagues in Admissions, Advancement, and academic leadership.

Suggested Salary

$48,000 to $60,000

To Apply:

Email application materials to [email protected]

Application materials should include: Resume (with explicit connection to the Key Responsibilities), Cover Letter, and Professional References 

St. Mary’s Academy, located in Englewood, Colorado is Metro Denver’s premier Catholic, Independent school offering rigorous academics in its co-ed PreK-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 Pre-Kindergarten 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 seeking a High School Theology Teacher. This full-time, exempt position begins in August 2026 and reports to the high school principal. The ideal candidate is an experienced educator with a degree in Theology from a Catholic university and a deep understanding of Catholic teachings. They are an active participant in a parish community and are passionate about engaging high school students in meaningful discussions about faith, ethics, and moral reasoning. Committed to fostering an inclusive and intellectually stimulating learning environment, they inspire students to think critically about theological concepts and their relevance in today’s world while encouraging respect for diverse traditions and viewpoints. The candidate should also demonstrate a strong ability to collaborate, team-teach, and actively participate in departmental planning to create a dynamic and cohesive curriculum. 

Through regular conversations with their division principal and colleagues, St. Mary’s Academy teachers learn and understand their job responsibilities. It has been a hallmark of teachers throughout the history of SMA that their work goes beyond the classroom and includes not only the academic preparation of the student, but also the emotional, social and spiritual development of students. Additionally, teachers at St. Mary’s Academy are enthusiastic and energetic and they find support for new ideas. This enthusiasm is encouraged and applauded at SMA. Additionally, faculty members at St. Mary’s Academy are a supportive group. One does not have to look far to find a helping hand.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences; 

• Develop schemes of work and lesson plans; 

• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities; 

• Prepare the classroom for class activities; 

• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities;

• Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students’ varying needs;

• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment; 

• Use relevant technology to support instruction; 

• Observe and evaluate student’s performance and development; 

• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments; 

• Provide appropriate and timely feedback on work; 

• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students; 

• Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development; 

• Prepare required reports on students and activities; 

• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing appropriate rules and procedures; 

• Perform certain pastoral duties including student support, counseling students with academic problems and providing student encouragement; 

• Participate in co-curricular and extracurricular activities such as social events, sporting events, clubs, overnight trips, community service and other school community activities; 

• Participate in department and school meetings, parent meetings; 

• Communicate regularly with students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs; 

• Keep updated with developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities; 

• Other tasks as assigned; 

• Adhere to and support the mission of St. Mary’s Academy. 

All teachers are also responsible for a variety of duties and tasks throughout the day; the principal will make these assignments and share them with faculty. These tasks and assignments change as needs of the community are determined.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Education and qualifications should include the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Theology from a Catholic university 

• Master’s degree or teaching certification preferred 

• 1-2 years of Theology teaching experience 

• Practicing Catholic in good standing with the capacity to teach scripture and world religions 

• Experience teaching critical reading and analytical writing skills

• Ability to connect and communicate effectively with students 

• A joyful, flexible, communicative teacher with a willingness to teach in an interdisciplinary, collaborative classroom 

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

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

Salary:

The salary range for this full-time, exempt position is $54,000.00 - $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 Michelle Hayden, at [email protected]. No calls, please.