Elementary Spanish Immersion Teacher: Candidate Pool

AXIS International Academy•Fort Collins, CO

1d•$30,000 - $50,000

About The Position

The Spanish teacher teaches language arts and knowledge subjects, including science, social studies, and culture, as well as elective subjects such as art, music, and physical education, as part of AXIS’s 50/50 dual language immersion model. Depending on need, the teacher may support a veteran Spanish teacher and a teaching assistant. The daily schedule also includes lunch and recess duties and planning time. AXIS provides evidence-based, high-quality curricula and materials. The teacher works as a team with the English Language Arts and Math teachers, who teach the other half-day lessons in English to the same students at opposite times. The role teaches assigned content subjects and Spanish literacy skills exclusively in Spanish, using Dual Language Immersion Core Instructional Strategies and maximizing students’ spoken Spanish. The teacher plans developmentally and linguistically appropriate, challenging lessons aligned with AXIS core curricula and program guidelines; assesses academic and social progress; maintains records and prepares progress reports; and adjusts instruction to meet individual needs. The teacher also fosters a positive, safe classroom culture, communicates with parents, collaborates across school teams, participates in professional development and school community activities, and performs other duties supporting student learning and AXIS Academy’s mission. This is a full-time, exempt position. Compensation is $35,000–$50,000, commensurate with experience. The position includes retirement benefits through the Colorado Public Employee Retirement Association and an option for health benefits. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis for a candidate pool for future openings on the Spanish team. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Spanish proficiency at native (Advanced) or native-like level.
English proficiency.
Previous teaching experience or experience working with children.

Nice To Haves

Colorado teaching license; not required but encouraged.
Previous experience in a language immersion school.

Responsibilities

Teach assigned content subjects, including science, social studies, and culture, and Spanish literacy skills exclusively in Spanish using Dual Language Immersion Core Instructional Strategies.
Construct an evidence-based language-learning experience that maximizes spoken Spanish among students in the classroom.
Develop and implement developmentally and linguistically appropriate, challenging lessons and instructional materials aligned with AXIS core curricula and Dual Language Immersion program guidelines.
Evaluate students’ academic and social progress, maintain accurate records, prepare progress reports, and use formative and summative data to adjust instruction to individual needs.
Create a positive classroom learning environment and culture, establish and maintain student behavior standards, and ensure student safety.
Communicate with parents about student progress and school programs.
Collaborate with the Spanish Team, Partner Language Team, Grade Level Teams, Integrated Services staff, and other teachers to assess curriculum and support student growth.
Participate in ongoing professional development to improve teaching skills and stay current with Dual Language Immersion best practices.
Participate in faculty meetings, school-wide supervision activities, faculty committees, and sponsorship of student activities and family events.
Perform other duties as assigned to support student learning and the mission of AXIS Academy.
Carry out lunch and recess duties and planning time as part of the daily schedule.
Work with the English Language Arts and Math teachers to deliver the school’s 50/50 dual language immersion model.
Depending on need, support a veteran Spanish teacher and a teaching assistant.