Kent Denver CareersJoin our team. Make a difference. Helping guide Kent Denver’s bright, self-motivated students through our seven-year college preparatory program is a rewarding, intellectually stimulating and truly transformative experience.

We are committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. Here, employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications and abilities. We welcome employment inquiries throughout the year, and we invite you to consider expanding your professional growth at Kent Denver School.

Who We Are

Kent Denver School is a college preparatory day school of 750 students in grades 6-12 located on 200 acres in suburban Denver. 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.

Our faculty members are experts in their field who aim to be enthusiastic, positive and innovative in their teaching. Student wellness is central to the educational experience, as our teachers should aim to support students so they feel seen, included and empowered to learn in a format that’s compelling, enjoyable and impactful.

Explore Our Openings

Visit the KDS Career Center to see all of our available positions and/or join our Talent Community to be considered for jobs that become available in the future.

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Why Work at Kent Denver?

A Healthy Work-Life Balance
Kent Denver prioritizes employee health and wellness. Teachers and staff take advantage of our extensive wellness programs, fitness center and the 40 miles of trails that connect to our campus.

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At Kent Denver, our faculty and staff are surrounded by collaborative colleagues who are invested in your success.

Delicious Daily Lunch
Faculty and staff get to enjoy a delicious lunch provided by our Dining Hall staff every day throughout the school year.

Terrific Benefits
Kent Denver offers a competitive health care and retirement plan, tuition assistance for the children of faculty and staff, a moving expense reimbursement program, an onsite child care center, a faculty/staff laptop program and more!

A Place to Learn and Grow
Be part of a collaborative, invigorating environment that supports professional and personal growth. This includes paid professional development opportunities and summer travel/fellowships.

Amazing Resources
With newly renovated classroom buildings and incredible makerspaces that allow for design and innovation, faculty and staff have the materials and support they need to be their best selves.

Beautiful Location
Enjoy the views of our stunning, 200-acre campus overlooking the Rocky Mountains

A Place You’ll Be Valued
Kent Denver offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive annual merit award program.

Any time that I find myself stuck on a professional problem, any time that I want to try a different approach, I know there's a colleague that I can go to. I very much have autonomy within my own classroom. I'm trusted as the educational professional to do my job to the best of my ability, but I also have so many resources that I can access here at Kent Denver.Evan gaffney physics teacher

Kent Denver Benefits

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.

This commitment is evident in all aspects of the school’s employment practices and policies, including recruiting, hiring, job assignment, promotion, compensation, discipline, discharge, benefits and training.

Benefits Overview

The following benefit programs are available to eligible school employees:

Retirement Plan
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Voluntary Group Vision Care
Continuation of Coverage Under Group Health and Dental Plans (COBRA)
Section 125 Cafeteria Plan
Life Insurance
Short-term Disability Insurance
Long-term Disability Insurance
Moving Expenses
Statutory Insurance
Optional laptop program
Free, healthful lunch, M-F, when school is in session

Retirement Plan

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Kent Denver is posting this Cigna Healthcare link in compliance with federal Transparency in Coverage rules. This link will provide access to machine-readable files that detail negotiated service rates and out-of-network allowed amounts between health plans and healthcare providers. The files are formatted to allow researchers, regulators and application developers to more easily access and analyze data.

Employee Values

Our Mission

Transforming lives of students and community through extraordinary educational experiences.

Our Vision

Excellence in scholarship and character is the goal of a Kent Denver education. We aim to create a diverse community of responsible citizens. To that end, our school offers a challenging college preparatory curriculum and sets high ethical standards.

Our Community Statement

Kent Denver fosters a culture where all differences and identities across gender, ability, religion, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity and economic background are valued, celebrated and recognized as an essential quality of the education offered in our dynamic learning environment.