Elementary Spanish Teacher - Part Time

Start Date: Immediate

Supervisor: Leadership staff member

Compensation: Position includes retirement benefits through Colorado Public Employee Retirement Association (copera.org) as well as option for health benefits.

Application Deadline: Position Open until Filled

Employment Status: Part Time Exempt

Who We Are:

AXIS is more than a school — we are a community movement preparing students to become the global citizens our world needs. We believe in nurturing bilingualism, academic excellence, and strong character through a multicultural, inclusive environment. Our students are empowered to lead with knowledge, empathy, and purpose in both local and global communities.

Broad Scope of the Position: The Spanish teacher will teach core subjects (language arts, science and social studies) as well as elective subjects (art, music, and physical education) to one cohort of students for 150 minutes in the afternoon, participating in our 50/50 dual language immersion model. This position will include lunch and recess duties as part of the day and planning time. Hours are around 12:00pm-4:00pm with possible flexibility. Teacher will have support with a Spanish Teacher mentor.  

• Immersion Instruction: Teach assigned content subjects (e.g., math, science, social studies) and Spanish literacy skills exclusively using the Spanish language and the DLI (Dual Language Immersion) Core Instructional Strategies. This teacher will construct an evidence-based language learning experience, maximizing the amount of Spanish spoken language in the classroom among students.
• Curriculum & Lesson Planning: Develop and implement developmentally and linguistically appropriate and challenging lessons and instructional materials that adhere to the AXIS Core Curricula and DLI (Dual Language Immersion) program guidelines.
• Student Learning & Assessment: Evaluate students' academic and social progress, maintain accurate records, and prepare progress reports. Utilize both formative and summative data to adjust instruction and meet individual student needs.
• Classroom Management and Culture: Create a positive learning environment and Culture, establishing and maintaining standards of student behavior, and ensuring student safety.
• Communication & Collaboration: Communicate effectively with parents regarding student progress and school programs. Collaborate with other teachers and teams (Spanish Team, Partner Language Team, Grade Level Teams, and Integrated Services staff) to assess curriculum and support student growth.
• Professional Development: Participate in ongoing professional development activities to improve teaching skills and stay current with DLI best practices.
• School Community Involvement: Participate in faculty meetings, school-wide supervision activities, faculty committees, and the sponsorship of student activities and family events.
• Other duties as assigned to support student learning and the mission of AXIS Academy.

Required Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a Language Immersion School