Elementary Spanish Immersion Teacher’s Assistant

Denver Language School • Denver, CO

10d • $34,222 - $35,843 • Onsite

About The Position

Denver Language School (DLS) is a public, tuition-free language immersion charter school located in East Denver. DLS provides an innovative academic program to reach the highest levels of student achievement through comprehensive language immersion education in Spanish and Mandarin Chinese. DLS offers traditional learning activities in the target language, making the language both the medium and the object of instruction.

SY26-27 Elementary Spanish Immersion Teacher’s Assistant
Whiteman Campus
451 Newport St
$34,222 - $35,843
1.0 FTE
189 Days Annually

Overview of position:
The Spanish Immersion Teacher’s Assistant supports the academic growth of students by supporting comprehensive classroom management, implementing effective engagement strategies, and building authentic teacher/student relationships. This role is responsible for helping the lead teacher maintain a supportive, inclusive and equitable learning environment for all students.
The Spanish Immersion TA is a contributing member of the Spanish Immersion Program and works closely with campus principals, instructional leaders and teachers, parents/families, and students to ensure measurable positive student outcomes.
This vacancy will be posted until 08/04/2026 or until filled by a highly qualified candidate. We encourage individuals to apply even if the above date has passed.
The anticipated start date for this position is August 2026, however, an earlier start date may be considered.
The selected candidate will report to the Whiteman Assistant Principal.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to pass a K-6 math and literacy proficiency assessment within two years of start date.
• Fluent in Spanish

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Prior teaching or TA experience
• Previous immersion or Dual Language Immersion teaching experience

Responsibilities

• Supporting comprehensive classroom management
• Implementing effective engagement strategies
• Building authentic teacher/student relationships
• Helping the lead teacher maintain a supportive, inclusive and equitable learning environment for all students
• Assisting lead teachers with centers, one-on-one or small group interventions
• Helping administer assessments, and track student data in a language immersion setting
• Collaborating with the lead teacher to prepare classroom materials
• Completing minor grading
• Assisting with learning platforms
• Assisting the lead teacher with meeting all student’s behavioral and social emotional needs while students are in the classroom through Restorative Practices, social emotional skill building, conflict resolution strategies, etc.
• Additional tasks and/or assignments to further the mission and vision of the school, as assigned.

Benefits

• 8 days of PTO with an option to roll days to the following school year.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance subsidized by the school.
• Employee assistance program and online mental health support paid by the school.
• Early student release each Friday to offer opportunities for professional development and collaboration.
• Discounted rates for after-school Fun Clubs of employees’ children.
• Individualized coaching and support, as well as school-funded professional development.
• Employees' children get priority in student enrollment, but there is no guarantee of enrollment due to seat availability.
• Short term disability insurance, term life insurance paid fully by the school.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED