Middle School Teacher - 8th Grade English

Job DetailsJob Location: Denver Christian - Lakewood, CO 80235Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $48,887.00 - $89,776.00 Salary/yearTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: EducationPOSITION SUMMARY:

The Middle School Teacher is responsible for creating a learning environment where students are known, challenged, and supported as they grow academically, socially, and spiritually. This role exists to guide students through a critical stage of development by delivering engaging instruction, fostering positive relationships, and reinforcing consistent expectations.

The Middle School Teacher works under the leadership and support of the Middle School Principal and collaborates closely with colleagues and support staff to serve students and partner with families.

The overall impact of this role is a strong, healthy middle school culture where students feel safe, valued, and motivated to learn—and where academic growth, character formation, and community are intentionally cultivated every day.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:


Plans and delivers developmentally appropriate, engaging instruction aligned with curriculum standards and school expectations.
Creates and maintains a structured, supportive classroom environment with clear routines, expectations, and consistent follow-through.
Builds and sustains positive relationships with students that promote belonging, accountability, and growth.
Monitors and assesses student learning using a variety of formative and summative measures to guide instruction and provide timely feedback.
Differentiates instruction to meet diverse learning needs and supports students with varying academic, social, and emotional needs.
Tracks and implements student accommodations and learning supports, ensuring accurate communication and partnership with the Extend Team and Student Support services.
Supports and reinforces school-wide behavioral expectations and contributes to a healthy middle school culture.
Communicates regularly with families regarding student progress, concerns, attendance-related matters, and classroom expectations.
Collaborates actively with colleagues, the Middle School Dean of Teaching and Learning, the Extend Team, support staff, and administration to support student learning and team goals.
Maintains accurate and up-to-date records related to attendance, grading, and required documentation within the school’s student information systems.
Participates in and supports school-wide safety protocols, including drills and emergency procedures, following established guidelines.
Participates in professional learning, team meetings, and school events as part of the broader school community.
Models professionalism, integrity, and care in interactions with students, families, and colleagues.
Supervises and supports students during assigned duties and co-curricular activities as needed.


MISSION VALUES & ALIGNMENT


All employees are expected to support the school’s Christian mission and model professionalism consistent with community standards. Participation in school events, devotionals, and staff culture-building practices is expected.
Denver Christian is committed to cultivating a world-class staff culture grounded in our call to love God and love our neighbors (Mark 12:30–31). All employees are expected to model our core values in their daily work and interactions:

Solution-Oriented – We support one another by approaching challenges with a constructive mindset and using the gifts and abilities God has given us to contribute meaningfully.
Relationally-Focused – We recognize that the success and well-being of our colleagues matter as much as our own, and we invest in relationships that strengthen our community.
Creatively-Inspired – We seek God’s wisdom and pursue fresh ideas, improved processes, and innovative solutions whenever opportunities arise.
Effort-Enthused – We seek to honor God through diligent, wholehearted work, showing integrity and enthusiasm in all tasks and responsibilities across the school.




ABOUT DENVER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

Denver Christian School is an independent, PreK-12 Christian school dedicated to serving students from Christian families across the Denver metro area, including those in early childhood, elementary, middle, and high school. Located on our beautiful Lakewood, CO campus, we have been a cornerstone of Christian education in our city for over a century. 

 

Partnering with parents and churches, we guide students to flourish in their relationship with Christ. While their journey begins with their families’ faith commitment, our professional faculty walk alongside them, nurturing growth as students own and integrate their faith and learning into their lives.

 

At Denver Christian, we are committed to developing the whole child. Our core curriculum goes beyond academics, encompassing athletics, arts, and extracurric