High School Literature & English Teacher

Overview

ACIS accredits, supports, and advances the interests of Colorado independent schools.

Denver Academy in Denver, Colorado seeks a High School Literature & English Teacher for the  school year.

Type:

High School Teacher - Full-Time – Faculty

Category:

High School

Degree:

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher

Starting salary for first year faculty without teaching experience is $58,000. Salary will be higher for teachers with experience and/or additional qualifications.

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.

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 facilitate 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 Grade Level Dean / Head of High School Division

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Literature, Education, or a related field (master’s degree preferred)
• Teaching experience involving differentiated instruction preferred
• Strong communication, organization, and classroom management skills
• Understanding of neurodiverse learners and strengths-based education
• Commitment to professional growth and collaborative teaching

Instruction

• Create and maintain a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment
• Plan and deliver effective, differentiated instruction to meet diverse learning needs
• Collaborate with Deans, Division Heads, and Program Team to deliver the Denver Academy curriculum
• Remain current with Denver Academy programs, curriculum, and instructional practices

Classroom Management & Administration

• Communicate clearly and consistently with parents/families and caregivers
• Participate in parent/family conferences as scheduled and as needed
• Maintain accurate attendance, grade books, assessments, and student records
• Supervise students before school, during lunch, and after school, as assigned

Professional Leadership

• Model professionalism, respect, and accountability within the classroom and school community
• Represent Denver Academy positively and model effective conflict resolution

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in committees, school events, professional development, and required training
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Denver Academy’s English & Literature program is scaffolded to support diverse learning profiles while building strong literacy, critical thinking, and self-advocacy skills. Literature courses emphasize reading, analysis, and vocabulary;
English courses focus on writing, composition, and rhetoric.

• Focus:
  Reading, literary analysis, vocabulary, and thematic inquiry across genres and time periods.
• Grade 9 – Foundations:
  Text structure, literary devices, and universal themes (identity, resilience, justice).
• Grade 10 – Exploration:
  Character development, historical context, and diverse cultural perspectives.
• Grade 11 – American Identity:
  Modernism and Postmodernism; philosophical and intertextual analysis.
• Grade 12 – Capstone:
  Advanced thematic study, multimodal text analysis, Shakespeare performance, and independent research.

Representative texts:

The Alchemist, Hamlet, Fahrenheit 451, Persepolis, The Great Gatsby, Maus, Brave New…