Elementary Spanish Immersion Teaching Assistant

$32,700 - $32,700/Yr

Denver Language School - Denver, CO

Full-time - Entry Level

Denver, CO

Educational Services

About the position

The Elementary Teaching Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting student achievement and fostering a positive learning environment. This position involves reinforcing lessons, supervising students, collaborating with educational staff, and engaging with the school community to ensure that students' academic and behavioral needs are met effectively.

Responsibilities

• Encourages and supports student achievement through Positive Behavior supports and Restorative Practices.
• Reinforces lessons presented by teachers by reviewing material with students one-on-one or in small groups.
• Teaches or co-teaches lessons as appropriate.
• Assists teachers with recordkeeping, such as tracking attendance and calculating grades.
• Actively supervises students in class, between classes, during lunch and recess, and on field trips.
• Collaborates with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to address and support students' behavioral and academic needs; and coordinate instructional efforts.
• Attends Professional Development and performs other duties as assigned.
• Provides evidence of highly qualified status for teaching assistant at DLS/ DPS.
• Acts as a guest teacher for other classroom teachers, teaching assistants or other staff as needed.
• Engages as a positive member of a vibrant international school community and culture.
• Treats students and staff with respect, fairness, and kindness.
• Ensures that the target language is used by students in the classroom 100% of the time.

Requirements

• Experience with children in grades K-4.
• Fluent in target Spanish.
• Bachelor's degree in Education, or related field preferred; minimum 48 completed credit hours of higher education.
• Preference will be given to candidates who have passed the Elementary PLACE or Praxis test.

Benefits

• Annual Salary of $32,700.