Upper School Math Short-Term Leave Replacement 2026-2027

COLORADO ACADEMY; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Colorado Academy seeks a full-time math teacher to cover a short-term leave replacement during the second half of the 2026-2027 school year. The position includes two sections of Integrated Geometry for 9th grade and two sections of Algebra 2 Honors for 10th grade, plus an advisory and a week of Interim program participation as a chaperone.

We value candidates with experience in student-centered secondary education, collaboration within a math department, and a commitment to intercultural

Qualifications

• We seek candidates with experience, training, and/or a demonstrated interest in teaching math in a student-centered classroom at the secondary school level.
• Candidates should be interested in working on a team of math teachers, implementing an established curriculum.
• Candidates should be eager to join a professional community where collaboration is valued and where openness to growth is the norm.
• Candidates will be expected to share in the day-to-day life of the school community, including serving as an advisor and event chaperone.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are required.
• Demonstrated intercultural competence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach two sections each of Integrated Geometry (9th grade) and Algebra2 Honors (10th grade), plus an advisory.
• Cover a short-term leave replacement for the second half of the 2026-2027 school year.
• Collaborate with math teachers to implement the established curriculum.
• Participate in and chaperone during the Interim program in late May.

Skills

Math teaching

Team collaboration

Advising

Intercultural competence

Classroom management

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Denver, CO 80235

Salary Range: $64,900.00 - $116,900.00 Salary/year

Colorado Academy seeks a full-time math teaching candidate to cover a leave of absence during the second half of the 2026-2027 school year. The position begins November16,2026 and ends at the end of the academic year, June4,2026. It includes two sections of Integrated Geometry (9th grade with a focus on Algebra and Geometry) and two sections of Algebra2 Honors (10th grade), and an advisory. Additionally, there is a week of experiential education as part of CA’s Interim program during the last week of May that will require participation in and chaperone duties

We seek candidates with experience, training, and/or a demonstrated interest in teaching math in a student-centered classroom at the secondary school level. Candidates should be interested in working on a team of math teachers, implementing an established curriculum.

Candidates should be eager to join a professional community where collaboration is valued and where openness to growth is the norm. Additionally, candidates will be expected to share in the day-to-day life of the school community, which includes serving as an advisor and event chaperone. Excellent interpersonal skills are required. Demonstrated intercultural competence, which we define as the ability to understand and bridge diverse perspectives, identities, and lived experiences, is a must.

As with all CA teachers, we ask that our short-term leave replacement math teacher carry out the CA Mission, “Creating Curious, Kind, Courageous, and Adventurous Learners and Leaders,” and support the vision of the UpperSchool.

The pay for this position is prorated for actual days worked based on a full-time equivalent salary ranging from $64,900-$116,900. Although this is a good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, Colorado Academy reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range. Any wage differential that may exist for the position does not relate to sex, gender, or gender identity, but relates solely to a seniority system, a merit system, or relevant education, training and/or experience.

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance benefit programs are available, as is a 403(b) retirement plan. Eligibility for all benefit programs is defined by the applicable plan document.

Colorado Academy prohibits discrimination and unlawful harassment in any of its programs, procedures, or practices on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion or creed, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, military service, marital status, genetic information, or other protected classifications defined by federal or Colorado laws. The policy applies in all aspects of employment with CA.

Colorado Academy is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace. Employees are expected to engage in professional conduct that reflects cultural awareness, respect for differing identities, and openness to diverse perspectives. Employment decisions including hiring, evaluation, promotion, and compensation are based on qualifications, performance, and institutional needs.

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