Elementary Spanish Immersion Teacher’s Assistant

Denver Language School • Denver, CO

15h • $34,222 - $35,843 • Onsite

About The 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.

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
• Effective Time Management
• Classroom Management
• Native or Fluent Spanish Ability
• Awareness of and comfort with Tier I interventions

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