Lower School Spanish Teacher

Aspen Country Day School

Full Time, Exempt

Aspen Country Day School seeks a creative and energetic Lower School Spanish Teacher, who will teach Kindergarten through Fourth grade  for the 2026/2027 academic year. The ideal candidate fosters a love of language and culture through dynamic, age-appropriate instruction. The ideal candidate brings warmth, creativity, and strong classroom presence while supporting students’ confidence in speaking and understanding Spanish. They are collaborative, flexible, and committed to nurturing curiosity and joyful learning in a community-centered environment. 

This PreK-Eighth Grade school is known for its intentional approach to challenging and nurturing children as they build confidence, resilience, and joy in learning. Vibrant academic, arts, and outdoor programs give students a solid foundation for lives of meaning and purpose. At its newly redeveloped campus in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the school welcomes approximately 300 students from throughout the Roaring Fork Valley. It is accredited by the Association of Colorado Independent Schools and a member of the National Association of Independent Schools. 

Salary 

The wage rate for this position will include a salary range of $60,000-$90,000 and will be commensurate with experience. 

This is a full-time position with health, dental, vision, disability insurance and retirement plan offerings. 

Essential Functions 

• Developing language skills through reading, writing, speaking, and listening, using experiential lessons and projects

• Fostering students’ enthusiasm for Spanish culture and history, including its impact on Central/South America and other areas of the world

• Collaborating with faculty colleagues to create enriching cross-curricular and project-based learning opportunities

• Engaging fully in the school community and building relationships with students by serving as an advisor, participating on outdoor education trips and ski days, and supervising activities

Successful candidates will have:

• Experience in teaching, 3-5 years and in lower school grades preferred

• Fluency in Spanish

• A bachelor’s or graduate degree

• Excellent interpersonal skills for developing meaningful connections with children, parents, and colleagues

• Capacity and desire to engage with students in experiential activities and programs, including the school’s landmark outdoor education program

• Skill, or willingness to develop skills, in the use of technology including Google Workspace for Education and the school’s student information system (Blackbaud) 

Expectations 

This is a full-time position that begins in mid-August 2026. The standard schedule is 7:45am to 3:45pm, with 2 faculty meetings per month until 4:30, although team planning meetings may require additional time. Additionally, all faculty members share daily supervision duties at the school. Occasional evening and weekend commitments are required throughout the school year.

 

NOTE: This position requires a pre-employment criminal background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

Physical Demands

? Visual Acuity: Ability to bring objects into focus.

? Balancing: Maintaining equilibrium.

? Bending: Bending or position oneself to move an object from one level to another.

? Carrying: transporting or moving an object.

? Crouching: Bending body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.

? Climbing: Ascending or descending stationary objects.

? Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Performing work through using two or more body parts or  other devices.

? Gripping/Grasping: Ability to apply pressure with fingers and palm.

? Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, through use of hands, fingers, or other means.

? Hearing: Perceiving and comprehending the nature and direction of sounds.

? Kneeling: Bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee or knees

? Lifting: Moving objects weighing no more than 10 pounds from one level to another.

? Pushing/Pulling: Ability to use upper extremities to exert force in order to press, draw, drag or haul objects in a sustained motion.

? Reaching: Extending the hands and arms or other device in any direction.

? Repetitive motions: Making frequent or continuous movements.

? Sitting: Remaining in a stationary position.

? Standing: Ability to sustain position for a period of time.

? Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.

? Talking: Communicating ideas or exchanging information.

? Walking: Ability to move to traverse from one location to another.

 

To apply, submit cover letter and resume to [email protected]

Aspen Country Day School  provides equal employment opportunities to applicants without regard to age, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law. The school's statement of diversity, equity, and inclusion is HERE.