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"The atmosphere at work is contagious. Everyone wants to be here...
I love what we do!"

Denver Academy offers competitive salaries, excellent health and retirement savings benefits, on-campus training, and numerous other benefits, including 50% tuition remission (after one year of employment at DA) for full-time employees' children who attend Denver Academy. We're always looking for great team members!

At Denver Academy, we empower educators and staff of all backgrounds and identities to achieve their personal and professional goals. We are committed to creating and retaining an inclusive and multicultural community and value the authentic contributions of all of our employees.  

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 physical disability.
Denver Academy is honored to be included in the list of Denver Post's Top Work Places for 2022! While we're thrilled about this honor, we're even more excited that our employees love coming to work each day.

Open Faculty Positions

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  • Counselor: 2023-24

    Denver Academy in Denver, Colorado seeks a full-time Counselor for the 2023-2024 school year.
     
    Position:
    Counselor - Full-Time - Faculty
    Category:
    Counseling
    Degree:
    Master’s Degree required
     
    Accountability: Reports to the Head of Counseling
     
    Position Description: The Denver Academy Counselor is responsible for supporting the social and emotional health of our student community. The counselor works in partnership with teachers, parents, students, and school administrators to execute Denver Academy’s mission of inspiring and empowering diverse learners through student-centered, differentiated, and transformative education.

    Download the full job description with application information here or under Faculty Job Descriptions below.

  • Elementary School Teacher: 2023-24

    Denver Academy in Denver, Colorado seeks an Elementary School Teacher (Grades 1-5) for the 2023-2024 school year.
     
    Position:
    Elementary School Teacher - Full-Time – Faculty
    Category:
    Elementary School
    Degree:
    Bachelor’s Degree or Higher

    Accountability: Reports to Dean of Elementary

    Position Description: The Denver Academy teacher is responsible for executing Denver Academy’s mission of inspiring and empowering diverse learners through student-centered, differentiated, and transformative education. This includes oversight and responsibility for students, programs, and day-to-day operations in the classroom. The teacher is also responsible for communicating with parents and acting as a liaison with other division classrooms and the rest of the DA community.

    Apply: Please send your cover letter, resume, and DA application to lowerschoolfacultyjobs@denveracademy.org.

    Download the full job description with application information here or under Faculty Job Descriptions below.

  • High School Literature & Math Teacher: 2023-24

    Denver Academy in Denver, Colorado seeks a High School Literature & Math Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year.
     
    Position:
    High School Teacher - Full-Time – Faculty
    Category:
    High School - 9th Grade
    Degree:
    Bachelor’s Degree or Higher

    Accountability: Reports to Division Dean
     
    Position Description: The Denver Academy teacher is responsible for executing Denver Academy’s mission of inspiring and empowering diverse learners through student-centered, differentiated, and transformative education. This includes oversight and responsibility for students, program, and day-to-day operations in the classroom. The teacher is also responsible for communicating with parents and acting as a liaison with other division classrooms and the rest of the DA community.

    Download the full job description with application information here or under Faculty Job Descriptions below.

  • High School Literature & Spanish Teacher: 2023-24

    Denver Academy in Denver, Colorado seeks a High School Literature & Spanish Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year.
     
    Position:
    High School Teacher 9th Grade - Full-Time – Faculty
    Category:
    High School
    Degree:
    Bachelor’s Degree or Higher

    Accountability: Reports to the Dean of 9th Grade
     
    Position Description: The Denver Academy teacher is responsible for executing Denver Academy’s mission of inspiring and empowering diverse learners through student-centered, differentiated, and transformative education. This includes oversight and responsibility for students, program, and day-to-day operations in the classroom. The teacher is also responsible for communicating with parents and acting as a liaison with other division classrooms and the rest of the DA community.

    Download the full job description with application information here or under Faculty Job Descriptions below.

  • High School Literature Teacher: 2023-24

    Denver Academy in Denver, Colorado seeks a High School Literature Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year.
     
    Position:
    High School Teacher - Full-Time – Faculty
    Category:
    High School - 11th Grade
    Degree:
    Bachelor’s Degree or Higher

    Accountability: Reports to Division Dean
     
    Position Description: The Denver Academy teacher is responsible for executing Denver Academy’s mission of inspiring and empowering diverse learners through student-centered, differentiated, and transformative education. This includes oversight and responsibility for students, program, and day-to-day operations in the classroom. The teacher is also responsible for communicating with parents and acting as a liaison with other division classrooms and the rest of the DA community.

    Download the full job description with application information here or under Faculty Job Descriptions below.

  • Middle School Teacher: 2023-24

    Denver Academy in Denver, Colorado seeks a Middle School Teacher (Grades 7-8) for the 2023-2024 school year.
     
    Position:
    Middle School Teacher - Full-Time – Faculty
    Category:
    Middle School
    Degree:
    Bachelor’s Degree or Higher

    Accountability: Reports to Head of Lower School Division
     
    Position Description: The Denver Academy teacher is responsible for executing Denver Academy’s mission of inspiring and empowering diverse learners through student-centered, differentiated, and transformative education. This includes oversight and responsibility for students, programs, and day-to-day operations in the classroom. The teacher is also responsible for communicating with parents and acting as a liaison with other division classrooms and the rest of the DA community.

    Download the full job description with application information here or under Faculty Job Descriptions below.

Download Faculty Job Descriptions

Open Staff Positions

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  • Assistant Director of Finance & Controller: 2023-24

    Denver Academy in Denver, CO seeks an Assistant Director of Finance & Controller for the 2023-2024 school year.
     
    Type:
    Administration; Full Time; Staff (FSLA: Exempt)
    Category:
    Business Office
    Degree:
    Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
    Apply:
    Please send your resume and cover letter to staff-jobs@denveracademy.org
     
    Accountability: Reports to Director of Finance
     
    General Responsibilities:
     
    Assist the Director of Finance as needed in the following areas:
     
    • Accounting and Financial Reporting
      1. Generate quarterly interim financial statements
      2. Association required data reporting
     
    • Annual Audit preparation (Financial and 403b)
     
    • GL Management
     
    • Purchasing Management
     
    • Light Accounts Receivable / Collections
     
    • Ongoing Systems Automation / Integration / Evolution projects
     
    • Other tasks and duties as assigned by the Director of Finance

    For more information, please see the full job description here

  • On-Site IT Technician: 2023-24

    Denver Academy in Denver, Colorado seeks a full-time on-site IT Technician for the 2022-2023 school year.
     
    Position:
    IT Technician – Full-time – Staff
    Accountability:
    Reports to the Director of Information Technology
    Apply:
    Please send your cover letter, resume, and completed Denver Academy job application to: ITPosition@denveracademy.org. Principals only. Recruiters please do not contact this job poster. Please, no phone calls regarding this position. Please do not contact job poster about other services, products, or commercial interests.
     
    Position Summary:
    Under the direction of the Director of IT and the Director of Education, the successful candidate will promote the use of technologies to support student achievement in the 1st through 12th grade classrooms. In addition, they will support school technology initiatives for teachers and administrative staff. The technology specialist collaborates with the program team and technical staff to support, manage, and optimize the use of instructional software and network resources to support quality teaching and learning.
     
    This position provides user support for students, faculty, and staff. They assist with the configuration, management, and support for 200+ Apple devices and 100+ Chromebooks including but not limited to laptops, desktops, mobile devices, and servers. Answers inquiries via telephone, email, and walk-in traffic. Performs light maintenance and installation of networked and personal printers and other technology related tasks as assigned.

    Please view the full job description under Staff Job Descriptions.

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4400 E. Iliff Ave. Denver CO, 80222
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Denver Academy is a private school for diverse learners in grades 2-12, located in Denver, CO. DA inspires and empowers diverse learners through student-centered, differentiated, and transformative education.