Career Opportunities

Being a member of the dynamic team of adults who 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.

Visit the KDS Career Center to explore current openings and/or join our Talent Community to be considered for positions that become available in the future.

Visit the KDS Career Center

Working at Kent Denver

Housed on a stunning, 200-acre campus overlooking the majestic Rocky Mountains, Kent Denver offers:

A collaborative, invigorating environment that supports professional and personal growth
Competitive salaries commensurate with experience and job responsibilities
A comprehensive annual merit award program
Paid professional development
Summer travel/study fellowships
Robust health and benefits programs
Daily, free lunch during the academic year at Schaden Dining Hall
Kent Denver tuition assistance for the children of faculty and staff
A moving expense reimbursement program
A faculty/staff laptop program
An on-site child care center for children six weeks to four-years-old (based on available space)
A state-of-the-art fitness center
More than 40 miles of running and cycling trails that connect directly to our campus

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 co-worker, 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 School pays the full cost of dental insurance for eligible employees and pays all or part of eligible employees’ monthly health insurance premiums, depending on the plan selected. Voluntary group vision care is available to eligible employees through the Association of Colorado Independent Schools Employee Benefits Trust.

Kent Denver is posting this Cigna Healthcare link in compliance with federal Transparency in Coverage rules. Starting on July 1, 2022, the 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.

Let's Stay in Touch

We want to learn about and meet educators in any field who may be motivated to teach in our learning community—now or in the future.

Read our Open Position Statement and visit our Career Center to join our Talent Community and put your resume on file for our hiring managers.

Open Position Statement

Open Position Statement

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. 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.

Our Teachers

Believe in the central importance of diversity and inclusion in the life of the school.
Work to be inclusive so that every student can see themself in their classrooms, the curricula, and their 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 their colleagues and the larger community of educators.
Make student wellness central to the student learning experience.
Are committed to 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.

Current Job Openings

We always post open teaching positions on our online Career Center, so please keep checking this website for positions that may be of interest.

Submit Your Resume for Future Openings

You can use the "Join Our Talent Community" button on the Career Center to add your resume and other credentials to our prospective applicant pool. If an opening becomes available we think may be a good match for your skills and experience, we will follow up!

In the meantime, we invite you to follow us on Facebook and Instagram to learn about the extraordinary educational experiences that happen every day at Kent Denver School!

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 co-worker, sexual orientation, status with regard to pub- lic 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.

More About Kent Denver School

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