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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 offerings, 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 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 nine years running! 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: 2022-23

    Denver Academy in Denver, Colorado seeks a full-time Counselor for the 2022-2023 school year.
     
    Position:
    Counselor - Full-Time - Faculty
    Category:
    Counseling
    Degree:
    Master’s Degree preferred
     
    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.

  • High School Teacher's Assistant (Grade 9): 22-23

    Denver Academy in Denver, Colorado seeks a part-time High School Teacher’s Assistant (Grade 9) for the 2022-2023 school year.
     
    Type:
    Part-Time, Hourly (29 hours per week)
    Category:
    High School
    Requirements:
    Successful candidates will be energetic, organized, flexible and interested in the field of education. Ideal candidates will also have or be working towards a bachelor’s degree.
     
    Position Description:
    The role of the Denver Academy Teacher’s Assistant is to support and assist individual teachers and the division with:
     
    • Classroom support
      • Working with students in small groups or one-on-one 
      • Helping students with executive functioning skills
      • Substitute teaching as necessary 
      • Grading
    • Coordinating special events/field trips
    • Performing clerical tasks

    Apply:
    Interested candidates should download and complete the Denver Academy application on the DA employment web page and send it, along with their resume and cover letter, to highschoolfacultyjobs@denveracademy.org

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

  • Lower School Teacher's Assistant: 22-23

    Denver Academy in Denver, Colorado seeks a part-time Lower School Teacher’s Assistant (Grades 1-6) for the 2022-2023 school year.
     
    Type:
    Part-Time, Hourly (20 hours per week)
    Category:
    Lower School
    Requirements:
    Successful candidates will be energetic, organized, flexible and interested in the field of education. Ideal candidates will also have or be working towards a bachelor’s degree.
     
    Position Description:
    The role of the Denver Academy Teacher’s Assistant is to support and assist individual teachers and the division with:
     
    • Classroom support
      • Working with students in small groups or one-on-one 
      • Helping students with executive functioning skills
      • Substitute teaching as necessary 
      • Grading
    • Coordinating special events/field trips
    • Performing clerical tasks

    Apply:
    Interested candidates should download and complete the Denver Academy application on the DA employment web page and send it, along with their resume and cover letter, to lowerschoolfacultyjobs@denveracademy.org

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

  • Middle School Teacher's Assistant: 22-23

    Denver Academy in Denver, Colorado seeks a part-time Middle School Teacher’s Assistant (Grades 7&8) for the 2022-2023 school year.
     
    Type:
    Part-Time, Hourly (20 hours per week)
    Category:
    Lower School
    Requirements:
    Successful candidates will be energetic, organized, flexible and interested in the field of education. Ideal candidates will also have or be working towards a bachelor’s degree.
     
    Position Description:
    The role of the Denver Academy Teacher’s Assistant is to support and assist individual teachers and the division with:
     
    • Classroom support
      • Working with students in small groups or one-on-one 
      • Helping students with executive functioning skills
      • Substitute teaching as necessary 
      • Grading
    • Coordinating special events/field trips
    • Performing clerical tasks

    Apply:
    Interested candidates should download and complete the Denver Academy application on the DA employment web page and send it, along with their resume and cover letter, to lowerschoolfacultyjobs@denveracademy.org

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

  • Physical Education Teacher's Assistant: 2022-23

    Denver Academy in Denver, CO seeks (2) part-time Physical Education Teacher Assistant's (Grades 2-12) for the 2022-2023 school year.
     
    Type:
    Part-Time, Hourly (29 hours per week)

    Requirements:
    Successful candidates will be energetic, organized, flexible, and interested in the field of education. Ideal candidates will also have or be working towards a bachelor’s degree in Human Performance/Sport or Health Education.

    Position Description:
    The role of the Denver Academy Teacher’s Assistant is to support and assist individual teachers and the division with:
     
    • Classroom support
      • Working with students in small groups or one-on-one 
      • Assisting with PE equipment and facilities
      • Substitute teaching as necessary
    • Coordinating special events/field day
    • Performing clerical tasks
    Apply:
    Interested candidates should download and complete the Denver Academy application on the DA employment web page and send it, along with a resume and cover letter, to highschoolfacultyjobs@denveracademy.org. 

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

     

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Open Staff Positions

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  • Development Associate: 22-23

    Job Title:                Development Associate
    Location:                 Denver Academy in Denver, Colorado
    Type:                         Full-time Staff, year round
    Degree:                    Bachelor’s Degree
    Category:                Administration
    Salary:                     Starting salary is $48,000. Salary will be higher based on experience and/or additional qualifications. Generous benefits.
     
    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 serves over 400 students in grades 1 – 12.
     
    Accountability: Reports to the Director of Development (DOD)
     
    We are seeking (2) Development Associates to complete our fundraising team which includes the Director of Development and a Database Manager. We work closely with the PR/Marketing Team.
     
    The Development Team will:
    • Execute the Annual Fund, raising over $300,000 each year
    • Participate in Colorado Gives Day
    • Execute a fundraising event, the Gala, raising over $300,000 each year
    • Complete the capital campaign for our Performing Arts Center: $500,000
    • Continue developing relationships with Foundation staff and facilitating the submission of grant proposals and grant reports utilizing a consulting company
    • Strengthen our Major Gifts program in all areas of funding, including managing a prospect list
    • Utilize email blasts, snail mail, social media postings, meetings, and phone calls to meet fundraising goals
    • Increase planned giving membership
    • Increase active membership and donations from our alumni
    • Acknowledge gifts
    • Steward donors through communication, individual attention, and events
    • Strengthen volunteer relationships
    • Produce publications: Gratitude Report (annual report), stewardship/impact reports, Gala materials
    Other
    • Attend quarterly Development Committee meeting
    • Good interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
    • Ability to manage time, set priorities, balance demands of multiple tasks and meet deadlines
    • Other tasks as identified by the Director of Development
    Experience
    • Familiarity with Raiser’s Edge NXT or another CRM program, and Microsoft Office
    • Experience as a nonprofit fundraiser, event planner, or an education related career preferred
     
    Please send your DA application, resume, and cover letter to klozow@denveracademy.org
    This job requires a background check for candidates that move forward.
     
    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.

  • There are currently no open staff positions.

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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 1-12, located in Denver, CO. DA inspires and empowers diverse learners through student-centered, differentiated, and transformative education.