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Why Teach At CA?
Colorado Academy is a unique and rewarding place where learning is at the center of every day for teachers and students alike.
Teach in CA’s Unique Environment
CA teachers are given the freedom to do what they do best—teach. Teachers construct environments they believe to be conducive to learning. Innovation and creativity are encouraged in the classroom, and small class size allows teachers to know their students. Teachers’ enthusiasm is matched by a student body that has a genuine thirst for knowledge.
Teaching at CA involves being part of a vibrant and welcoming community. Many teachers also coach, and teachers of grades five through twelve lead students in experiential education programs each spring.
Student Enthusiasm and Excellence
There is no doubt students want to be at Colorado Academy—they demonstrate it daily in academic achievement, arts performances and exhibits, and on the playing fields and courts. CA has a highly personalized college counseling program, and 100% of graduating students apply to and are accepted by the most selective colleges and universities.
The advisory program in CA’s Middle and Upper Schools provides structure for the abiding principle that teachers know their students and maintain an open dialog with parents.
Respect is the keystone of character education at Colorado Academy, and students regularly demonstrate school pride. Faculty, staff, and students gather in the Campus Center dining hall each day for lunch, which provides an informal opportunity to continue the dialog of teaching and learning.
An Enriching Environment
Grassy quadrangles, gardens and trails enhance the 94-acre campus. Sports fields, tennis courts, a natural pond, and art sculptures provide a beautiful environment for students, teachers, and visitors. The nearby foothills and mountains present many recreational opportunities throughout the year, while Denver offers all the diverse cultural and sporting activities of a major metropolitan area.
Highlights of the CA Teaching Experience
Teachers have an average of 17 years’ experience and more than half hold graduate degrees. Faculty salaries are competitive, and a full range of benefits is offered, including medical and life insurance, as well as TIAA-CREF retirement funding. Professional development is a priority at Colorado Academy and is supported by a $100,000 annual budget.
Colleagueship and collaboration within and across CA are great resources to new teachers. A mentoring program is in place within each division, and teachers visit colleagues’ classrooms to learn from one another.
Faculty Advancement and Awards
A faculty advancement program provides structure for teacher evaluation and for promotion from the rank of instructor to senior instructor to preceptor to master teacher. The Yoeman Fisher and Frances Newton awards, as well as the McHugh grant and technology integration awards, are presented each spring to deserving teachers who demonstrate teaching excellence and professional development innovation. Please see the Faculty Facts page of our web site for more information concerning criteria for advancement and awards.
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