Denver Academy, in Denver, Colorado seeks a High School Athletic Director for the 2025-2026 school year.

Type:

Full-Time – Faculty

Category:

High School

Degree:

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher

Salary:

Starting salary for the High School Athletic Director position without experience is $80,000. Salary will be higher with experience and/or additional qualifications.

Benefits:

Denver Academy offers competitive salaries, excellent health and retirement savings benefits, significant professional development opportunities, and numerous other benefits which include, medical/dental/vision insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, short/long term disability insurance, life insurance, and sick leave. Benefits are subject to current Denver Academy policies.

Apply:

Please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected]

The mission of Denver Academy is to inspire and empower diverse learners through student-centered, differentiated, and transformative education.

Founded in 1972 on the belief that students thrive when taught in the way they learn best, Denver Academy is one of the top schools in the nation dedicated to teaching diverse learners, including those with dyslexia and ADD/ADHD. DA’s innovative learning model is based on the balanced application of classroom management, information processing, and academic literacy. Small class sizes of 12-14 students facilitates differentiated instruction. Flexible placement and several academic levels within each core subject, including Honors classes and advanced coursework, allow faculty to teach to each student’s optimal level. Through this unique approach, students excel in their strengths while receiving the support they need in areas of challenge.

Accountability: Reports to the Head of High School

Position Description: To provide each enrolled student an opportunity to participate in an interscholastic athletic activity that will foster physical skills, a sense of worth and competence, a knowledge and understanding of sport, the principles of fair play and to promote a school environment conducive to learning.

Performance Responsibilities:

?           Organizes and administers the overall program of interscholastic athletics for the high school.

?           Participates in all executive meetings of the Mile High or current conference.

?           Assists the Head of High School in the selection, assignment, supervision, evaluation, and retention of athletic coaches.

?           Assumes responsibility for the organization and scheduling of all interscholastic athletic events.

?           Hires officials, and any additional personnel as required, and assumes general responsibility for the proper supervision of home games.

?           Arranges transportation for athletic contest participants.

?           Prepares and administers the athletic program budget.

?           Prepares lists for bidding and requisitions, in cooperation with appropriate staff members for athletic supplies, uniforms and equipment.

?           Monitors the athletic program’s compliance with all league, state, and national rules and regulations.

?           Plans and supervises recognition programs for school athletes, including seasonal awards dinners.

?           Keeps records of the results of all athletic contests and maintains a file of all records of individual athletes, their awards, and scholarships.

?           Schedules and coordinates the use of high school facilities with the Business Office.

?           Facilitates and monitors all outside groups using the facilities

?           Analyze and evaluate existing athletic programs for the purpose of ensuring the best interest of all our students.

?           Analyze student participation and development

?           Promote and publicize athletic and sporting events.

?           Meet with all head coaches to discuss preseason goals

?           Meet and evaluate all coaches at the end of each season

?           Assure that each sport honors it’s athletes with a year-end banquet.

?           Maintain a database of current physicals for all athletes

?           Ensure that proper supervision is available at all DA sporting events

?           Develop and implement a coaching professional development program

Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap.

Aspen Country Day School seeks a full-time teacher to join a dedicated early childhood education team. Aspen Country Day School welcomes children from throughout the Roaring Fork Valley from age two and half through Eighth Grade. Located at a campus on Castle Creek in Aspen, Colorado, it is fully accredited by the Association of Colorado Independent Schools and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools. Country Day is known for its intentional approach to challenging and nurturing children as they build confidence, resilience, and a joy in learning. 

The Preschool program emphasizes play as the major part of children’s work. Play is essential for building a solid foundation for success in school. Teachers help guide children to develop many skills—social, pre-literacy and math, fine and gross motor, as well as problem-solving—through playing with peers, playing independently, or interacting with their teachers. The program offers children abundant opportunities to make discoveries and observations, act out stories, resolve conflicts, and construct meaning through play.

Responsibilities and skills needed  include but are not limited to:

• Maintain a safe, nurturing, and inviting classroom environment

• Maintain professional conduct and respectful, positive interactions with children, parents, and colleagues

• Exhibit daily commitment, dedication, and enthusiasm

• Treat children, parents, and colleagues with dignity and respect

• Plan age-appropriate curriculum activities (monthly calendar, circles, art projects, math & literacy)

• Update classroom materials

• Spend one hour of planning that is built into the weekly schedule

• Attend 15 hours of professional development (includes at least 3 hours on social-emotional development)

• Possess a thorough understanding of early childhood development

• Complete all annual state-mandated training on time

• Follow the Colorado state preschool standards and guidelines

• Follow Preschool policies and procedures

• Attend meetings of the Preschool team as well as all-faculty meetings

• Plan field trips

• Write weekly newsletters

• Keep parents informed of program activities and upcoming school events

• Prepare report cards and attend Parent/Teacher conferences

• Conduct assessments and collect observations

• Assist with cleaning, sanitizing, hand washing, diaper changing, etc.

• Supervise and maintain the child/teacher ratio at all times

• Participate in program goal-setting and annual planning

• Engage in a performance evaluation process with co-directors

Successful candidates will have:

• Passion for teaching young children

• Experience in early childhood education

• Current Colorado Early Childhood Teaching Credential

• Basic technology skills to use tools for attendance, health & safety, communication, and student information

The wage rate for this position will include a salary in the range of $50,000-$70,000; health, dental, disability insurance, retirement plan benefits, and housing support. To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to [email protected] and complete this brief assessment.

Aspen Country Day School provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to age, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law. The school’s statement of diversity, equity, and inclusion is here.