Middle School Science Teacher

OVERVIEW:

Middle School Teachers at Kent Denver School are experienced, energetic, and innovative educators who demonstrate a deep understanding of early adolescent development and a commitment to student-centered, relationship-based teaching. They create structured, supportive, and engaging learning environments and collaborate closely with grade-level and departmental teams to ensure an integrated, developmentally responsive curriculum.

The full-time Middle School Science Teacher position includes teaching science, student advising, and additional responsibilities typical of Middle School faculty.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Teach four sections of middle school science

• Advise a group of students and chaperone overnight class trips

• Teach Fall and Spring Electives

• Other duties as assigned, including student recess supervision

• Develop course curriculum, lessons, and policies in collaboration with other department teachers to ensure program consistency across same grade-level classes

• Complete routine administrative work in a timely fashion and in accordance with our school policies and practices, including taking attendance, grading, comment writing, student-parent conferences, and office hours

• Participate in department, grade level, division, all-school meetings, and professional development days

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in a science field

• 3+ years of experience of full-time teaching experience

• Experience designing and developing middle school science curriculum, preferred

ATTRIBUTES

Our Teachers:

• Believe in the central importance of diversity and inclusion in the life of the school.

• Delight in the nature of middle school students, focusing heavily on social-emotional learning

• Work to be inclusive so that every student can see themselves in their classrooms, curricula, and disciplines.

• Are deeply knowledgeable in their fields.

• Innovate to find the most compelling learning experiences for their students.

• Experiment in their search for best teaching practices.

• Collaborate authentically with colleagues and the broader educator community.

• Seek feedback on the performance of all aspects of their professional life.

• Make student wellness central to the student learning experience.

• Are committed to lifelong professional growth.

• Are engaged in social-emotional learning for themselves, their students, and their advisees.

• Are enthusiastic and positive about teaching and being a Kent Denver teacher.

• Are helping us to make something rather than doing what has always been done.

Start Date:

August 1, 2027

Salary Range:

$63,000 - $112,300, depending on experience and qualifications

Our School:

Kent Denver School is a college preparatory day school of 750 students in grades 6-12 located on 200 acres in suburban Denver. Kent Denver has been recognized for our leadership in diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to fostering a culturally diverse faculty and student body and we are eager to consider applications from candidates who believe in the critical importance of diversity in the life of a school.

We encourage diverse candidates to apply. We offer a competitive salary and a complete benefits package.

Kent Denver School Employment Policy:

Kent Denver School is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, religion, transgender status (including gender identity or gender expression), sex (including pregnancy), gender, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, marriage to a coworker, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, veteran status (including Vietnam era veteran status), genetic information, military service, application for military service or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Our school makes reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. An applicant who does not meet the minimum qualifications of the position(s) for which the applicant applies will not be considered for employment.

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