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Part-Time Upper School History Teacher

$25,000 - $45,000 depending on experience and qualifications. This is based on 40% of our full-time faculty salary ranges.

United States, Colorado, Englewood

4000 East Quincy Avenue (Show on map)

Apr 01, 2026

DEPARTMENT:	Upper School Faculty
REPORTS TO:	Upper School Director
JOB CATEGORY	Faculty

OVERVIEW:

Upper School History Teachers at Kent Denver School are experienced, energetic, and innovative educators who demonstrate a strong commitment to student-centered learning and active, inclusive classroom practices. They collaborate closely with departmental and divisional colleagues to design and deliver an engaging and developmentally appropriate curriculum and contribute positively to the intellectual and cultural life of the school.

This part-time position includes teaching History (US and/or Global, Foreign Policy) classes

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Teach two sections of upper school classes in the subject of expertise
Develop course curriculum, lessons, and policies in collaboration with other department teachers to ensure program consistency across the 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, office hours, and LMS use.
Participate in department, division, and all-school meetings, and (optional) professional development days

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in history or a relevant field
3+ years of teaching experience is ideal

ATTRIBUTES

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 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, 2026

Salary Range:

The annual salary range is approximately $25,000 - $45,000 depending on experience and qualifications. This is based on 40% of our full-time faculty salary ranges.

Benefits:

This is a part-time position and does not have benefits.

About Kent Denver School:

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.

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.

Community Promise:

Kent Denver School will foster 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. All members of the KDS community are asked to consider and commit to this promise and strengthen our mission-driven work and impact.