Upper Division English Teacher
August 6, 2025 - May 31, 2026
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]).
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Algebra 2 Teacher
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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:
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Bachelor’s degree in mathematics or related field required. Equivalent experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
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Demonstrated experience teaching high school math
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Communicate effectively and professionally with parents
The ability to:
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Lead students in mastering advanced algebra concepts, including topics like quadratic equations, linear, exponential, and logarithmic functions, matrices, and data analysis
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Design and deliver comprehensive lessons based on Mackintosh and IB standards and objectives, while continually assessing student understanding
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Maintain accurate records and progress reports
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Effectively employ current teaching and assessment monitoring strategies
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Utilize with ease interdisciplinary, inquiry, and concept-based pedagogy
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Support our educational philosophy (see website for information)
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Adjust classroom management and instruction based on classroom or individual student needs
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Understand gifted development, including twice-exceptional students
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Be organized, flexible, and adapt to needs of a small school where faculty members work collaboratively and fill various roles
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Perform classroom administrative tasks effectively
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Provide effective and timely feedback/assessment to students
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Recognize and enjoy the unique talents of children
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Provide regular communication about students' progress to parents and students
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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 plus one hour/ wk of prep time. 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.