Upper Division English Teacher (25-26 School Year)
Denver JDS announces the opening of a full-time position teaching Middle School English.
Denver Jewish Day School Background:
Our pluralistic Jewish community day school prepares and inspires Jewish students through an extraordinary secular and Judaic education to live purposefully, act ethically, and thrive in the world. We serve approximately 360 students in grades PK-12 on a beautiful campus in southeast Denver. Our Upper Division comprises around 85 middle schoolers in grades 6-8 and around 65 students in high school. Our approximately 35 Upper Division faculty and staff come from diverse backgrounds and share a commitment to caring for and educating young people holistically.
Role and responsibilities of the teacher:
Denver Jewish Day School seeks a dynamic Middle School English teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. The position entails teaching four sections of Middle School English, as well as leading a Middle School advisory group. The new English teacher will have an opportunity to shape a developing Middle School English curriculum that will focus on the fundamentals of writing and exposure to excellent examples of fiction and non-fiction literature. In addition to fulfilling their core teaching responsibilities, full-time faculty at Denver JDS are expected to engage with students in other settings, including advisory, athletics, class trips, Wednesday electives, clubs, and extracurricular activities. Class sizes are small (about 15 students on average), and teachers are typically able to offer students substantial individualized attention. Faculty work closely with our Learning Resource Center staff to help meet the needs of students with learning differences.
Qualifications:
We are looking for passionate educators who are excited about working in a small school environment where it is possible to get to know students well and provide highly individualized guidance and support. The ideal candidate will have a record of excellence in prior teaching roles, experience teaching middle schoolers, exceptional communication skills, and an interest in developing creative curricula in collaboration with colleagues.
Compensation:
The salary range is $50,000-$70,000, depending on experience. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package. Faculty and staff whose children are enrolled at the school receive an automatic 50 percent discount on tuition (additional tuition assistance may be available).
Applicants should send a resume and cover letter to English Department Chair Tia Woods ([email protected]) and Middle School Dean Megan Zitron ([email protected]).
