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Part-Time Chinese 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)

Feb 02, 2026

OVERVIEW:

Kent Denver School is seeking a part-time, experienced, energetic, and innovative Chinese Language Teacher for an upper and/or school position. The ideal candidate will exhibit a commitment to student-centered learning and the active, language-immersion classroom, a value of collaboration among teaching teams to build a meaningful and engaging curriculum, and a record of excellence in the classroom.

The teacher has experience teaching at all levels: Chinese I through AP Chinese Language and Culture.

This is a part-time position.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Teach two sections of upper school Chinese
Develop course curriculum, lessons, and policies in collaboration with other department teachers to ensure program consistency across 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, and office hours
Participate in department, division, all-school meetings, and professional development days

QUALIFICATIONS:

Degree in a field related to world language, preferred
Some experience teaching Chinese is ideal but willing to consider fluent Chinese speakers interested in entering the profession

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.