Description

CA seeks a Spanish faculty position which reports directly to the Lower School Principal effective August 2024. The primary role of this position is to create a classroom that promotes learning and personal growth. The Spanish teacher motivates students to develop the necessary skills for language acquisition and provides rich instructional experiences as a foundation for the introduction of the Spanish language and the culture of Spanish speaking countries. This is a full time, 8 hours a day, 10-month position.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan daily academic, differentiated lessons and implement specific strategies to meet the language acquisition needs of all students
• Teach Spanish to multiple grade levels in a way that matches the individual needs of students
• Relate to students in an age-appropriate manner
• Create a positive learning environment following the Responsive Classroom approach
• Establishes effective communication with families and students
• Work collaboratively with colleagues
• Participate in curriculum development Pre-K – Grade 5
• Support Lower School programs
• Attend faculty and staff meetings and professional day opportunities
• Support rules of conduct and discipline and suitable learning environment in the classroom and during recess
• Perform other assigned duties (recess, car line, etc.)
• Engage in ACTFL as a professional organization for research and networking

Requirements

• Elementary teacher certification
• Bachelor’s Degree in teaching World Languages (Master’s preferred)
• Classroom experience (minimum 3 years)
• Fluent written and spoken Spanish
• Effective and supportive communication skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Technology literacy skills

Candidates should be eager to join a professional community where collaboration is valued and where openness to growth is the norm.

All teachers at CA are expected to carry out the CA Mission, "Creating Curious, Kind, Courageous, and Adventurous Learners and Leaders," to support the vision of the Upper School, and to contribute to the life of the school outside of the classroom. 

This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants, please include a cover letter with your application submission. 

The pay range for the position is $55,000-$75,000. Colorado Academy reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range. Any discrepancies that may exist do not relate to sex. The Academy offers an excellent compensation package, wide-ranging opportunities for professional development, and an environment notable for its dedicated teaching professionals and supportive administrators. Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance benefit programs are available, as is a 403(b) retirement plan. Eligibility for all benefit programs is defined by the applicable plan document. 

Applicants are invited to visit the Colorado Academy website (www.coloradoacademy.org) to learn more about the program and the school.

Colorado Academy does not discriminate or allow unlawful harassment in any of its programs, procedures or practices on the basis of age, color, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, political affiliation, race, religion or creed, gender, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military service, marital status or other protected classifications defined by applicable law. The policy applies in all aspects of employment with the Academy.