Elementary Spanish Immersion Teacher: Candidate Pool

AXIS International Academy•Fort Collins, CO

22h

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 role may support a veteran Spanish teacher and a teaching assistant. The daily schedule includes lunch and recess duties and planning time. Evidence-based, high-quality curricula and materials are provided. The teacher works 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 teacher delivers assigned content and Spanish literacy instruction exclusively in Spanish using Dual Language Immersion Core Instructional Strategies, creating an evidence-based language-learning experience that maximizes students’ spoken Spanish. The teacher plans and implements developmentally and linguistically appropriate, challenging instruction aligned with AXIS curricula and program guidelines; assesses academic and social progress; maintains records and reports; and adjusts instruction to meet individual needs. The role also includes classroom management and student safety, communication with parents, collaboration with school teams, professional development, and participation in school community activities. This is a full-time, exempt position. The application is accepted on an ongoing basis for a candidate pool for future openings on the Spanish team. Compensation is $35,000–$50,000, commensurate with experience. Retirement benefits are provided through the Colorado Public Employee Retirement Association, with an option for health benefits. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Spanish proficiency at native (Advanced), or native-like English proficiency.
Previous teaching experience or experience working with children.
Colorado teaching license is not required but encouraged.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a language immersion school.
Colorado teaching license.

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.
Create an evidence-based language-learning experience that maximizes spoken Spanish in the classroom among students.
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, and prepare progress reports.
Use formative and summative data to adjust instruction and address individual student needs.
Establish and maintain a positive learning environment, standards of student behavior, and student safety.
Communicate with parents about student progress and school programs.
Collaborate with 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 lunch and recess duties and other duties as assigned to support student learning and AXIS Academy’s mission.
Coordinate with the English Language Arts and Math teachers, who teach the other half-day lessons in English to the same students.