St. Mary's Academy

Employment Opportunities

St. Mary’s Academy is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse, well-qualified faculty and staff who are dedicated to their profession and to the well-being and life of the St. Mary’s Academy community. St. Mary’s Academy is a close community where faculty and staff serve as role models for the students. The qualities of a strong work ethic, desire for personal growth, and commitment to life-long learning that St. Mary’s Academy expects of students is likewise an expectation for faculty and staff. We view each day as an opportunity to live the Loretto School Values of faith, community, justice, and respect.St. Mary’s Academy does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, sex, disability, marital status, national or ethnic origin, race, sexual orientation or religion. This policy applies to all areas of student concerns: educational policies, admission policies (historically high school admission is open to women only), scholarship, grant-in-aid programs, athletic and other school-administered programs as well as employee/personnel concerns. St. Mary’s Academy is an equal opportunity employer.

St. Mary's Academy offers 50% tuition remission for children of full-time faculty and staff.

Conferences, Workshops, and Professional Development Events SMA Faculty Attended in 2019

AP Summer Institute - Biology
Art Students League
Bill of Rights
Border Trip
Bozeman MT
CCFLT
CCIRA Conference on Literacy
ChemEd Conference
CO Arts Education
Colorado Science Conference
Conscience Discipline Conference
Dyslexia Forum, simulation
Dyslexia Webinars
Eco Project
Nat'l Conference Teachers of Math (NCTM)
Prof Studies Teacher College Course
Reading in the Rockies
Rocky Mtn Early Childhood Conference
Science in the Rockies
The Race Institute

St. Mary's Academy Statement on Diversity

As an independent school in the Catholic tradition, and committed to the Loretto School Values of faith, community, justice, and respect, St. Mary’s Academy is committed to diversity in its many forms. Diversity includes the human facets of race, ethnicity, national origin, geography, religion, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, age, physical ability, learning style, and marital, parental or economic status.

St. Mary’s Academy affirms the inherent dignity and value of each individual. Our school embraces the distinct identity of each person and helps students to appreciate their own identities and those of others. St. Mary’s Academy actively seeks families, faculty, and staff who bring a range of experience to the school.

We believe diversity increases the ability to formulate and nurture ideas and relationships resulting in a school community where all opinions and views are respected.

St. Mary’s Academy provides a scholarly learning environment for an educational experience that prepares students to participate in an increasing complex global society.

We believe that in a multicultural society, developing competency, the will and ability to create an authentic and effective relationships across differences, is crucial to being a responsible and compassionate world citizen.

How to Apply

For future job opportunities please email a cover letter and resume to jcleaver@smanet.org or mail to:
Academy President
St. Mary’s Academy
4545 S. University Blvd.
Englewood, CO 80113

Current Positions Available

Faculty and Staff Positions

Middle School Learning Specialist: St. Mary's Academy is seeking a Middle School learning specialist for the 2020-21 school year. Click here for more information. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Ellen Hertzman at ehertzman@smanet.org. No calls, please.

Lower School Teacher (K-5): St. Mary's Academy is seeking a Lower School teacher for the 2020-21 school year. Click here for more information. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and statement of educational philosophy to Karen Smith, Lower School Principal, at ksmith@smanet.org. No calls, please.

Pre-K After School Teacher: St. Mary's Academy is seeking a Pre-K after school teacher. Hours:3-6 PM. Click here for more information. Please contact Johnnie Romano at jromano@smanet.org. No phone calls, please.

Health Aide - St. Mary's Academy is seeking a Health Aide (or Health Assistant or Health Technician). Please click here for more information. Please email jobs@smanet.org. No phone calls, please.

Assistant Director, After School Program
St. Mary's Academy is seeking a part-time Assistant Director for the After School Program in the Middle School. Hours: 3:30-6:00 p.m. every day school is in session. Duties include: supervising students, helping with homework, and supervising outside play time. Must be 21 years old. Please email Andrew Rodgers at arodgers@smanet.org. No phone calls, please.

Substitute Teachers are needed for our divisions. St. Mary's Academy has small class sizes in a warm and welcoming community.

  • High School for grades 9 - 12.  Please contact Lillian Forward at lforward@smanet.org or 303-762-8300. Click HERE for more information.
  • Middle School for grades 6 - 8.  Please contact Ellen Hertzman at ehertzman@smanet.org or 303-762-8300. 
  • Lower School for grades PK to 5.  Please contact Jackie Neal at jneal@smanet.org or 303-209-3380 for details and application.

Athletics Positions

For all inquiries, please email Athletic Director, Kelli Logan, at klogan@smanet.org. No phone calls, please.

Fall Openings:                                                                                                                                                                                                HS Varsity Cross Country Coach - 4 - 6 PM practice time                                                                                                                HS Girls Cross Country Assistant Coach - 4 - 6 PM practice time                                                                                                  HS Girls Field Hockey Subvarsity Coach, 4 - 6 PM practice time
HS Girls Volleyball Assistant Coach - 4 - 6 PM practice time
HS Girls JV Volleyball Coach - 4 -6 PM practice time
HS Girls C Team Coach - 4 - 6 PM practice time

MS Girls Field Hockey Coach (6/7/8 grade) - 2:30 - 3:30 PM practice time
MS Girls Volleyball Coach - 2:30 - 3:30 PM practice time
MS Coed Tennis Coach - 2:30 - 3:30 PM practice time


Winter Openings:
HS Girls Head Varsity Basketball Coach - 4 - 6 PM practice time
HS Girls Varsity Assistant Basketball Coach - 4 - 6 PM practice time                                                                                                HS Varsity Dance Coach - 4 - 6 PM practice time. Dance season is November through February. Dance performs at halftime at SMA home HS basketball games.

The St. Mary’s Academy campus sits on 24 beautiful acres in the stunning Cherry Hills neighborhood. The Loretto Sisters purchased this private farm in 1951 when University Boulevard was still a dirt road – a purchase that proved a wise investment for generations of students. The grounds are comprised of the Lower School, Middle School, High School, Sanders House, Bishop Evans Sports Center, Community Center, Sanders House, a sustainable synthetic Nike Grind turf field, additional athletic fields, and ample space for children to enjoy the outdoors.

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SMA Teachers Love Working at SMA!

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St. Mary's Academy is a caring community that values the unique potential of all students and staff.  We have a strong history of providing a stimulating education that continues to challenge and examine its best practices.  There is pure joy when you work for SMA! - Fine Arts Teacher

St. Mary's Academy is "home" to me! I love the community and atmosphere, the rich history and Loretto School Values, and all of the opportunities the students have. I love that we are all "family".

It is a privilege to be able to be a part of these young lives and see them mature and develop into fine young people.  - Performing Arts Teacher

I love teaching in an independent school because the students come to school prepared to learn, the community is close-knit and actively supports achievement, and teachers have the flexibility and autonomy we need. In addition, the intimate learning environment allows us to communicate consistent goals to our students and collaborate more effectively with our colleagues. - Lower School Teacher

The best decision I ever made was to become a part of the St. Mary's Academy faculty and community 34 years ago. In that time, I have met some amazing kids. The values of Faith, Community, Justice and Respect have guided me through pathways that I will remember and cherish forever. The most memorable adventures have been, and will continue to be, with the 100's of kids that have and will walk the sidewalks and halls of this very special place. - Middle School Teacher