Upper Division Science Teacher (25-26 School Year)

The Upper Division (Grades 6-12) at Denver JDS announces the opening of a full-time position teaching science.  

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 89 middle schoolers in grades 6-8 and around 85 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 science teacher for the 2025-2026 school year.  The position entails teaching three or four sections of Middle School Science (two preps) plus an additional class or two (based on areas of interest and expertise).  The new science teacher will have an opportunity to shape a Middle School curriculum that focuses on understanding the scientific method and cultivating a sense of wonder and curiosity about natural phenomena.  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, deep knowledge in their subject area(s), and an interest in developing creative curricula in collaboration with colleagues.  The successful candidate must be excited about teaching middle schoolers.

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 Science Department Chair Melanie Knowles and Middle School Dean Megan Zitron. 

Upper Division Math Teaching Fellow (25-26 School Year)

Denver Jewish Day School seeks a Teaching Fellow to teach mainly Middle School math in the 2025-26 school-year.  The Teaching Fellowship is designed for very recent college (or graduate school) graduates or career changers with a strong interest in teaching in an independent school.  The fellowship is intended as a full-time role that would immerse you in the richness of independent school life.  Fellows will gain teaching experience and mentorship in a supportive environment.  

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 330 students in grades PK-12 on a beautiful campus in southeast Denver.  Our Upper Division comprises around 150 students in grades 6-12, and most Upper Division faculty teach both middle and high school.  Teachers in the Upper Division typically lead classes of fewer than 15 students.  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 Math Teaching Fellow:

The Teaching Fellow can expect to teach up to four classes (mainly Middle School) with substantial input and supervision from an experienced mentor teacher.  Like all full-time faculty at Denver JDS, Fellows would be encouraged and expected to engage with students in other settings, including advisory, athletics, class trips, elective courses, clubs, and extracurricular activities.  Although we are conceiving of the fellowship as a full-time opportunity, we are willing to consider a part-time version of the Fellowship for the right candidate.

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.  Candidates must have aptitude and enthusiasm for quantitative reasoning and modeling; the successful candidate will exhibit an exceptionally strong grasp of all math concepts taught in pre-Algebra and Algebra I courses.  The ideal candidate will have a stellar academic background that indicates a potential for deep and creative engagement with content and with kids.  Prior formal teaching experience is not required or expected, though some experience working with young people is preferred.  An interest in exploring a career in independent schools is essential. 

Compensation: 

The Fellowship salary is $50,000.  We also offer a comprehensive benefits package.  

Applicants should send a resume and cover letter to Upper Division Principal Jeremy Golubcow-Teglasi ([email protected]) and math Department Chair Andria Rabenold ([email protected]) by March 14.  

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]).