Escuela de Guadalupe
660 Julian St.
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 964-8456
PK-4 Teacher’s Aide (Bilingual)
Position dates: August-June
Position type: Hourly
Status: Non-exempt
Reports to: Mariella Robledo
Contact: [email protected]
Who We Are
Escuela de Guadalupe is an innovative Catholic, dual-language PK-8 school in Denver, CO. It has been recognized locally and nationally for its academic excellence and for being financially accessible to all families.
Mission Statement
We provide an academically excellent, Catholic education in English and Spanish to cultivate the next generation of community leaders.
Job Description
Working at Escuela de Guadalupe includes many different responsibilities to make a small, non-tuition driven school run effectively. As a close-knit community, we all pitch in to make this a great place to work and learn. Therefore, this description is not intended to be all- inclusive. Specific areas of responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Responsibilities
? Fully support the head teachers with all students during classes and recess
? Interact with children
? Assist children with lunch, nap time, and snack
? Prepared to take on the role of a lead teacher when needed.
? Helping the teachers with class activities.
? Help the lead teacher manage the classroom .
? Helping teachers to supervise children in indoor and outdoor activities
? Maintain daily organization and disinfect the classroom (toys, mats, once a week)
? Supervise Nap time
Duties: supervision and attendance
? Support the culture of the school and monitor students’ well-being and safety during the teacher’s break times.
? Support positive social interactions and Restorative Justice problem-solving strategies with students
? Model the values of our school culture throughout the day and during interactions with students, teachers and families
? Duties include:
? Lunch and Recess Supervision
? Snack Supervision
? Daily nap time
? Attend all Professional Development days on the school calendar
? Participate and collaborate in school events which may occur outside of school hours
? Willing and able to substitute in classes or supervision in the event of faculty/staff absence.
Expectations
? Carry out the mission and goals of the school
? Build positive compassionate professional relationships and communication with other employees, students, and families in the school
? Support the events that build community
? Incorporate themes of social justice within the classroom instruction and how groups of people working together can create positive social change
? Uses excellent communication and interpersonal skills
? Approaches responsibilities and challenges with a creative and energetic attitude
? Possesses strong moral values and internal discipline
Embrace Dual Language model
? Model language acquisition, language nuances, vocabulary usage, and grammatical fluency for students.
? Value the integrity of both Spanish and English as tools for reasoning, problem-solving, communication and intellect.
? Model a respect for cultural and linguistic diversity
? Respect that all employees, students and families are at different levels of language learning
Respect Catholic Religion
? Respect the Catholic faith and the religious practices that happen daily and weekly
? Prepare the students for assigned dates of masses
Compensation
Financial and Benefits
? $18.81/ hour
? Professional development including staff development, conferences, specialized training and education
? Tuition remittance for teacher’s children enrolled at Escuela de Guadalupe ($1,000 annual tuition)
Work Environment and Community
? Small staff and tight knit community
? Direct contact with supervisors and families regularly
? Community that respects both English and Spanish and the different levels of proficiency each employee, family member, or student may have
? Opportunity for adults to enhance our own second language skills within a dual language environment
? Environment in which one can live and continue to enhance their faith
? Small class size and low student to teacher ratio
To apply or for more information please go to www.escuelaguadalupe.org/join-our-team
Skills and Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
? Diploma or Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, or minimum 9 college credits in Early Childhood Education.
? Work experience 2 years minimum with children.
? Experience leading, working with, or teaching a group of children
? Successful completion of CBI and FBI background check, mandatory immunizations, meet minimum 18 clock hours training in ECE .
? Valid CPR and First Aid certification.
? Strong language skills to be able to teachBilingual
? Authentic support of culturally rich and linguistically diverse learning communities.
? Open to working in a Catholic Environment and respecting the Catholic faith
? Proven ability to work in a team environment, develop effective interpersonal relationships, communicate patiently and effectively with coworkers and families
? Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, adapt to changing priorities, manage time and meet deadlines.
? Maintain the required hours of the work day, as well as the class schedule
Preferred Qualifications:
? Experience as a teaching assistant, paraprofessional, or tutor
? Genuine love and enthusiasm for learning, reading and writing
? Effective in managing and supervising students
? Organized, flexible and reliable
? Willingness to learn new curriculums, technology systems, and software and the motivation to implement this learning to make a difference in the classroom.
? Willingness to learn new curriculums, practices for dual-language acquisition and linguistically diverse learners and the motivation to implement this learning to make a difference in the classroom.
Escuela de Guadalupe
660 Julian St.
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 964-8456
Music Teacher (Either language)
Position dates: August-June
Position type: Part Time
Status: Non-exempt
Reports to: Mariella Robledo
Contact: [email protected]
Who We Are
Escuela de Guadalupe is an innovative Catholic, dual-language PK-8 school in Denver, CO. It has been recognized locally and nationally for its academic excellence and for being financially accessible to all families.
Mission Statement
We provide an academically excellent, Catholic education in English and Spanish to cultivate the next generation of community leaders.
Job Description
Working at Escuela de Guadalupe includes many different responsibilities to make a small, non-tuition driven school run effectively. As a close-knit community, we all pitch in to make this a great place to work and learn. Therefore, this description is not intended to be all- inclusive. Specific areas of responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Responsibilities
? Organize and prepare the songs for each part of the mass in Spanish and English, as well as communicate with the Priest about the song selections. This includes playing an instrument at mass, such as the piano or guitar.
? Prepare the students of the grade who will be in the choir with the songs for the weekly mass alternating in Spanish and English in each month.
? Prepare and guide the songs with the students for special masses or special Catholic events not limited to the Prayer Service, Human Rosary, Las Posadas, and La Virgen de Guadalupe, Ash Wednesday, Stations of the Cross.
? Fully implement the components of dual-language instruction across all music areas (Teaching will be in Either language)
? Define enduring concepts, knowledge, and measurable outcomes for each each unit that are shared in a syllabus with families and students at the beginning of the unit and evaluated at the end of the unit
? Use instructional strategies that identify student learning objectives for each lesson and actively incorporate learning strategy, modeling, and instruction in every lesson
? Respect classroom-specific language model
? Carefully plan and deliver lessons that incorporate diverse perspectives of music and music history from around the world.
? Actively support the evaluation plan across for Music, including formative and summative evaluation to assure maximum student progress.
? Collaborate and plan with teammate, teaching assistant, fellow teachers, principal, assistant principal
? Create a classroom environment of intellectual rigor and accountability .
? Carefully plan units and daily instruction to maximize instructional time during the day
? Create a positive classroom environment built on intellectual rigor, accountability, success and high expectations for student achievement, risk-taking, goal-setting, actions and responsibility.
? Model a respect for cultural and linguistic diversity
? Maintain close communication with families
? Support the cultural, spiritual and academic goals of the school by modeling compassion, love and care for the children at all times.
? Have the patience and positive attitude to be sure that every student has an academically rich experience and fully develops their cognitive and language abilities.
? Contribute to an environment of enthusiasm and dedication.
? Truly believe that every child, without exception, can excel.
Expectations
? Carry out the mission and goals of the school
? Build positive compassionate professional relationships and communication with other employees, students, and families in the school
? Support the events that build community
? Actively participate in ongoing dialogue about liberating education that works to change the status quo of the larger community
? Incorporate themes of social justice within the classroom instruction and how groups of people working together can create positive social change
? Empower students with a strong knowledge base and language skills to debate and challenge social injustices and current events
? Uses excellent communication and interpersonal skills
? Approaches responsibilities and challenges with a creative and energetic attitude
? Possesses strong moral values and internal discipline
Duties: supervision and attendance
? Morning and Afternoon Supervision
? Lunch and Recess Supervision
? Snack Supervision
? Attend all Professional Development days on the school calendar (as required)
? Participate and collaborate in school events which may occur outside of school hours (as required)
? Willing and able to carry out all duties of this position
? Willing and able to substitute in classes or supervision in the event of faculty/staff absence.
Embrace Dual Language model
? Model language acquisition, language nuances, vocabulary usage, and grammatical fluency for students.
? Value the integrity of both Spanish and English as tools for reasoning, problem-solving, communication and intellect.
? Model a respect for cultural and linguistic diversity
? Respect that all employees, students and families are at different levels of language learning
Respect Catholic Religion
? Respect the Catholic faith and the religious practices that happen daily and weekly
? Prepare the students for assigned dates of masses
Compensation
Financial and Benefits
? Competitive pay scale compensation commensurate with experience.
? Professional development including staff development, conferences, specialized training and education
Work Environment and Community
? Small staff and tight knit community
? Direct contact with supervisors and families regularly
? Community that respects both English and Spanish and the different levels of proficiency each employee, family member, or student may have
? Opportunity for adults to enhance our own second language skills within a dual language environment
? Environment in which one can live and continue to enhance their faith
? Small class size and low student to teacher ratio
To apply or for more information please go to www.escuelaguadalupe.org/join-our-team
Skills and Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
? Teaching experience and a degree in Music Education or similar field
? Experience leading, working with, or teaching a group of children
? Excellent language skills in the specific component in which he/she will be teaching Either language
? Authentic support of culturally rich and linguistically diverse learning communities.
? Open to working in a Catholic Environment and respecting the Catholic faith
? Willingness to learn new curriculums, technology systems, and software and the motivation to implement this learning to make a difference in the classroom.
? Working knowledge of bilingual and dual-language programs.
? Proven ability to work in a team environment, develop effective interpersonal relationships, communicate patiently and effectively with coworkers and families
? Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, adapt to changing priorities, manage time and meet deadlines.
? Successful completion of CBI and FBI background check.
? Maintain the required hours of the work day, as well as the class schedule
Preferred Qualifications:
? 3 years+ teaching experience in subject or related field
? Excellent language skills are critical and a willingness to provide verbal interaction with students both in and out of class. Bilingual reading, writing and speaking skills are preferred.
? Genuine love and enthusiasm for learning, reading and writing
? Effective in managing and supervising students
? Organized, flexible and reliable
Aspen Country Day School is an independent PreK-Eighth Grade school 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 led by dedicated teachers give students a solid foundation for lives of meaning and purpose. At its campus in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the school welcomes approximately 300 students from throughout the Roaring Fork Valley. Graduates move on to top national and local public and private schools. Visit www.aspencountryday.org to learn more.
Salary
The wage rate for this position will include a salary range of $60,000-$80,000 and will be commensurate with experience.
This is a full-time position with health, dental, vision, disability insurance, retirement plan offerings and the potential for housing support.
Essential Functions
Sixth through Eighth Grades are part of the Middle School at Aspen Country Day School, operating under the leadership of the Middle School division head. Students follow a schedule designed with the unique needs of middle schoolers in mind, creating bonds with dedicated instructors specializing in various subjects. Our Humanities instructors teach one grade level and serve as advisors to a small group of middle school students. Middle school teachers embody an enthusiasm for teaching and are committed to supporting the unique needs of early adolescents, including cognitive and social-emotional development. The Humanities Department's mission is to cultivate engaged learners who understand and embrace the complexity of the human experience through close examination of literature, history, and current events. The school aims to foster curiosity and critical thinking and to teach students to communicate their discoveries verbally and in writing.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have an educational background in Humanities (English, Language Arts, and/or History) and experience teaching Humanities classes in the intermediate/middle grades. Minimum requirements are a Bachelor’s degree in a Humanities field from an accredited university or college and a commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion curriculum and goals. Social-emotional learning is an integral part of middle school. Teachers serve as advisors to a group of students, building positive relationships with students (and their families) and fostering a sense of belonging through the advisory program curriculum.
Learning at Aspen Country Day School is not limited to the classroom. The school’s outdoor education program and interdisciplinary arts curriculum are hallmarks of the student experience. Candidates will be expected to share in the day-to-day life of the ACDS middle school community.
Expectations
This is a full-time position that begins mid-August 2025. The standard schedule is 7:45 am to 3:45pm, with a weekly faculty meeting 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.
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.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job including participation in outdoor activities. . Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job description is designed to indicate the general nature of the work. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.
To Apply
If you are interested in this position, please submit a cover letter, resume, and names of three references to [email protected] and complete this assessment.
Aspen Country Day School provides equal employment opportunity 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 schools statement of diversity, equity, and inclusion is HERE
