Director of Curriculum and Instruction - June 1 Start
The Association of Colorado Independent Schools, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
ACIS accredits, supports, and advances the interests of Colorado independent schools.
Are you a strategic educational leader ready to architect and champion a truly transformative academic program? Aspen Academy seeks an exceptional Director of Curriculum and Instruction to drive innovative curriculum, elevate instructional quality through coaching, and lead school‑wide academic coherence in line with our mission and core values. If this describes you, please apply today!
Year‑Round | Full Time | Onsite
Starting annual salary $90,000‑$110,000 (based on education & experience)
Why Aspen Academy? Located in the southern metro area of beautiful Denver, Colorado at Aspen Academy, we’re not just a school; we’re a community committed to shaping the leaders of tomorrow. Our dedication to Next Generation education sets us apart, as we equip students with the enduring life skills they need for future success. We look at learning as a way to ignite the personal passions and interests of each and every student. Our unique leadership, finance, and entrepreneurial development (LiFE) program prepares students for life. Students thrive as they build lasting relationships with peers and teachers through small class sizes and a community focus.
We embody and promote the community’s values in our thoughts, words, and actions, serving as committed and supportive co‑leaders in realizing Aspen Academy’s vision and mission:
Our values : Be Kind. Do Good. Work Hard. Make the World Better.
Our mission: We edify and inspire students and educators to grow, learn and lead.
Our vision: We are a national leader in innovative and transformative education.
About Your Role You possess demonstrated experience in academic leadership, including curriculum design, instructional improvement, and/or assessment strategy, with a proven ability to set an instructional vision, roll out curriculum, and secure faculty buy‑in.
You design and lead professional learning systems grounded in adult learning and evidence‑based practice.
You supervise instructional leaders and build coherence across grades, disciplines, and programs.
You possess strong analytical skills, interpreting assessment data to translate insights into instructional action.
You lead accreditation, standards alignment, or comparable school‑wide compliance processes.
You possess exceptional written and oral communication skills, with the ability to influence, align, and build shared understanding and buy‑in.
You are a self‑driven professional who exhibits high levels of emotional intelligence, cultural competency, and relational leadership, fueled by a voracious drive to learn. You take initiative to solve complex problems.
You possess strong organizational, project management, and systems‑thinking skills used to implement a long‑term instructional vision and ensure school‑wide alignment.
What You’ll Do Curriculum & Program Leadership:
Lead curriculum selection, adoption, and implementation; author and maintain academic portfolios to ensure instructional quality and coherence.
Instructional Leadership & Improvement:
Drive instructional improvement through learning walks, classroom observations, and analysis of practice, translating insights into targeted coaching and professional learning.
Professional Learning & Faculty Development:
Design and facilitate a school‑wide professional learning strategy, including coaching, communities of practice, and leadership development pathways.
Assessment, Data & Learning Insights:
Guide assessment strategy and analyze school‑wide learning data (e.g., i-Ready) to inform instructional decisions and continuous improvement.
Standards, Accreditation & Educational Frameworks:
Establish and revise academic standards and frameworks; lead accreditation and re‑accreditation processes.
Strategic Leadership:
Supervise Instructional Coach and Domain Chairs and ensure alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessment with the school’s mission and vision.
What You’ll Love About Us Be Kind. Do Good. Work Hard. Make the World Better. These are the values our team embodies day to day. Below are some of the ways in which we’ll promise to value you in your time here:
Retirement: 403(b) plan with employer matching
Healthcare: Medical, dental and vision plans with various options to support your unique needs. Free telehealth.
Wellness: Holistic employee assistance program (EAP) including mental health support. Fitness challenges, gym & yoga discounts, health education, and fun team activities.
Life Insurance & Voluntary Benefits: Group life insurance and option to enroll in additional voluntary life insurance and other supplemental coverages
Time‑off: Flexible PTO policy
Career development: Professional development reimbursement program and monthly onsite professional development
Family Care: Tuition assistance and potential financial aid
Further details about our total compensation package can be found here.
Salary Range: Starting annual salary $85,000‑$105,000 (based on education & experience)
What You’ll Need to Get the Job Done
Required: Master’s Degree. Curriculum and Instruction, or Education Leadership preferred.
Preferred: 5+ years teaching experience, teaching certification or license. As an elementary and/or middle school classroom teacher, preferably within independent schools.
Preferred: experience serving in school‑wide leadership roles.
Minimum 3 years of experience in: Curriculum management, including standards, scope and sequence, and research.
Instructional coaching, differentiation, flexible groupings, and working with neurodivergent and high performing students.
Data collection and analysis in student growth and performance, and school‑wide data. I-Ready experience is a plus.
Experience developing and leading a school‑wide or district‑wide professional development plan.
Evidence of continuing professional development
Proficiency with Google Suite and learning management systems, preferably Blackbaud.
Grant permission for a criminal background check upon hire.
Meet physical demands to perform essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: Ability to work full‑time, including occasional evenings and weekends; work in person/in the school building; speak for long periods of time. Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
More about Aspen Academy Aspen Academy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace committed to providing an environment of mutual respect, where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and military and veteran status.
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Are you a strategic educational leader ready to architect and champion a truly transformative academic program? Aspen Academy seeks an exceptional Director of Curriculum and Instruction to drive innovative curriculum, elevate instructional quality through coaching, and lead school‑wide academic coherence in line with our mission and core values. If this describes you, please apply today!
Year‑Round | Full Time | Onsite
Starting annual salary $90,000‑$110,000 (based on education & experience)
Why Aspen Academy? Located in the southern metro area of beautiful Denver, Colorado at Aspen Academy, we’re not just a school; we’re a community committed to shaping the leaders of tomorrow. Our dedication to Next Generation education sets us apart, as we equip students with the enduring life skills they need for future success. We look at learning as a way to ignite the personal passions and interests of each and every student. Our unique leadership, finance, and entrepreneurial development (LiFE) program prepares students for life. Students thrive as they build lasting relationships with peers and teachers through small class sizes and a community focus.
We embody and promote the community’s values in our thoughts, words, and actions, serving as committed and supportive co‑leaders in realizing Aspen Academy’s vision and mission:
Our values : Be Kind. Do Good. Work Hard. Make the World Better.
Our mission: We edify and inspire students and educators to grow, learn and lead.
Our vision: We are a national leader in innovative and transformative education.
About Your Role You possess demonstrated experience in academic leadership, including curriculum design, instructional improvement, and/or assessment strategy, with a proven ability to set an instructional vision, roll out curriculum, and secure faculty buy‑in.
You design and lead professional learning systems grounded in adult learning and evidence‑based practice.
You supervise instructional leaders and build coherence across grades, disciplines, and programs.
You possess strong analytical skills, interpreting assessment data to translate insights into instructional action.
You lead accreditation, standards alignment, or comparable school‑wide compliance processes.
You possess exceptional written and oral communication skills, with the ability to influence, align, and build shared understanding and buy‑in.
You are a self‑driven professional who exhibits high levels of emotional intelligence, cultural competency, and relational leadership, fueled by a voracious drive to learn. You take initiative to solve complex problems.
You possess strong organizational, project management, and systems‑thinking skills used to implement a long‑term instructional vision and ensure school‑wide alignment.
What You’ll Do Curriculum & Program Leadership:
Lead curriculum selection, adoption, and implementation; author and maintain academic portfolios to ensure instructional quality and coherence.
Instructional Leadership & Improvement:
Drive instructional improvement through learning walks, classroom observations, and analysis of practice, translating insights into targeted coaching and professional learning.
Professional Learning & Faculty Development:
Design and facilitate a school‑wide professional learning strategy, including coaching, communities of practice, and leadership development pathways.
Assessment, Data & Learning Insights:
Guide assessment strategy and analyze school‑wide learning data (e.g., i-Ready) to inform instructional decisions and continuous improvement.
Standards, Accreditation & Educational Frameworks:
Establish and revise academic standards and frameworks; lead accreditation and re‑accreditation processes.
Strategic Leadership:
Supervise Instructional Coach and Domain Chairs and ensure alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessment with the school’s mission and vision.
What You’ll Love About Us Be Kind. Do Good. Work Hard. Make the World Better. These are the values our team embodies day to day. Below are some of the ways in which we’ll promise to value you in your time here:
Retirement: 403(b) plan with employer matching
Healthcare: Medical, dental and vision plans with various options to support your unique needs. Free telehealth.
Wellness: Holistic employee assistance program (EAP) including mental health support. Fitness challenges, gym & yoga discounts, health education, and fun team activities.
Life Insurance & Voluntary Benefits: Group life insurance and option to enroll in additional voluntary life insurance and other supplemental coverages
Time‑off: Flexible PTO policy
Career development: Professional development reimbursement program and monthly onsite professional development
Family Care: Tuition assistance and potential financial aid
Further details about our total compensation package can be found here.
Salary Range: Starting annual salary $85,000‑$105,000 (based on education & experience)
What You’ll Need to Get the Job Done
Required: Master’s Degree. Curriculum and Instruction, or Education Leadership preferred.
Preferred: 5+ years teaching experience, teaching certification or license. As an elementary and/or middle school classroom teacher, preferably within independent schools.
Preferred: experience serving in school‑wide leadership roles.
Minimum 3 years of experience in: Curriculum management, including standards, scope and sequence, and research.
Instructional coaching, differentiation, flexible groupings, and working with neurodivergent and high performing students.
Data collection and analysis in student growth and performance, and school‑wide data. I-Ready experience is a plus.
Experience developing and leading a school‑wide or district‑wide professional development plan.
Evidence of continuing professional development
Proficiency with Google Suite and learning management systems, preferably Blackbaud.
Grant permission for a criminal background check upon hire.
Meet physical demands to perform essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: Ability to work full‑time, including occasional evenings and weekends; work in person/in the school building; speak for long periods of time. Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
More about Aspen Academy Aspen Academy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace committed to providing an environment of mutual respect, where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and military and veteran status.
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