Interim Spanish Immersion Teacher

Denver Language School • Denver, CO

4h • $57,120 - $63,036 • Onsite

About The Position

Denver Language School (DLS) is a public, tuition-free language immersion charter school in East Denver. Its academic program uses Spanish and Mandarin Chinese immersion to support high student achievement, with the target language serving as both the medium and the object of instruction.

The Interim Spanish Immersion Teacher supports students’ academic growth by implementing DLS pedagogy, managing the classroom, using effective engagement strategies, and building authentic teacher-student relationships. The 2nd Grade Spanish Immersion Teacher contributes to the Spanish Immersion Program and works closely with campus principals, instructional leaders, teachers, families, and students to promote measurable positive outcomes.

This position is based at the Whiteman Campus in Denver, Colorado, and is 1.0 FTE for 189 days annually. The anticipated work period is December 1, 2026, through April 12, 2026, as stated in the posting. The selected candidate reports to the Whitman School Principal. The annual salary is $57,120–$63,036, prorated for the actual number of days worked.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of teaching experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a closely related field.
• Completion of required READ Act training.
• Official college transcripts; transcripts for education completed outside the United States must be evaluated by a NACES member.
• Native or fluent Spanish ability.
• Awareness of and comfort with Tier I interventions.
• Skills in curriculum development, time management, instructional design, classroom management, analysis of student outcomes, leadership, communication, and effective planning.

Nice To Haves

• At least 4 years of teaching experience.
• Previous immersion or Dual Language Immersion teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in all subject areas using the provided Spanish curriculum, including math, language arts, social studies, science, and social-emotional learning.
• Supplement and differentiate the curriculum to meet students’ needs.
• Build authentic teacher-student relationships and consistently use effective engagement strategies.
• Apply knowledge of language development and acquisition and use practices such as modeling, comprehensible input, student talk, and Thinking Routines.
• Use restorative justice and trauma-informed practices to foster reciprocal respect and a warm-demander classroom environment.
• Work with parents, colleagues, and community members to deepen learning opportunities.
• Communicate with a wide range of students and provide scaffolding for all learners.
• Use formative and summative assessments to determine student pacing and needs.
• Review and use student data to guide instruction.
• Monitor student progress and share academic feedback with families through progress reports and trimester report cards.
• Complete additional tasks and assignments that further the school’s mission and vision, as assigned.

Benefits

• Eight days of PTO, with an option to roll days to the following school year; PTO is prorated for an abbreviated work period.
• 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 provide opportunities for professional development and collaboration.
• Discounted rates for employees’ children to attend after-school Fun Clubs.
• Individualized coaching and support, as well as school-funded professional development.
• Priority enrollment for employees’ children, subject to seat availability.
• Short-term disability insurance and term life insurance paid fully by the school.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level