Elementary Spanish Immersion Teacher's Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Description: Denver Language School (DLS) is a public, tuition-free language immersion charter school located in East Denver. DLS provides an innovative academic program to reach the highest levels of student achievement through comprehensive language immersion education in Spanish and Mandarin Chinese. DLS offers traditional learning activities in the target language, making the language both the medium and the object of instruction. SY26-27 Elementary Spanish Immersion Teacher’s Assistant Whiteman Campus 451 Newport St $34,222 - $35,8431.0 FTE189 Days Annually

Overview of position:

The Spanish Immersion Teacher’s Assistant supports the academic growth of students by supporting comprehensive classroom management, implementing effective engagement strategies, and building authentic teacher/student relationships. This role is responsible for helping the lead teacher maintain a supportive, inclusive and equitable learning environment for all students.

The Spanish Immersion TA is a contributing member of the Spanish Immersion Program and works closely with campus principals, instructional leaders and teachers, parents/families, and students to ensure measurable positive student outcomes.

This vacancy will be posted until 08/04/2026 or until filled by a highly qualified candidate. We encourage individuals to apply even if the above date has passed.

The anticipated start date for this position is 08/04/2026, however, an earlier start date may be considered.

The selected candidate will report to the Whiteman Assistant Principal.

Pay and Benefits:

• Employees at DLS are compensated in accordance with other Denver-area charter schools. The annual salary of $34,222 - $35,843.
• 8 days of PTO with an option to roll days to the following school year. PTO will be prorated to reflect a mid-year start.
• 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 offer opportunities for professional development and collaboration.
• Discounted rates for after-school Fun Clubs of employees’ children.
• Individualized coaching and support, as well as school-funded professional development.
• Employees' children get priority in student enrollment, but there is no guarantee of enrollment due to seat availability.
• Short term disability insurance, term life insurance paid fully by the school.

Essential Functions and Objectives

• Understanding of K-5 literacy and math skills
• Ability to assist lead teachers with centers, one-on-one or small group interventions, help administer assessments, and track student data in a language immersion setting.
• Can build authentic teacher/student relationships
• Consistently implements effective engagement strategies
• Able to collaborate with the lead teacher to prepare classroom materials, complete minor grading, and assist with learning platforms.
• Able to assist the lead teacher with meeting all student’s behavioral and social emotional needs while students are in the classroom through Restorative Practices, social emotional skill building, conflict resolution strategies, etc.
• Additional tasks and/or assignments to further the mission and vision of the school, as assigned.

Skills

• Effective Time Management
• Classroom Management
• Native or Fluent Spanish Ability
• Awareness of and comfort with Tier I interventions

Denver Language School is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy and will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Denver Language School is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action.Requirements:

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to pass a K-6 math and literacy proficiency assessment within two years of start date.
• Fluent in Spanish

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Prior teaching or TA experience
• Previous immersion or Dual Language Immersion teaching experience