Bilingual Elementary Teacher (Spanish)

Global Village Academy is an innovative charter school. Students learn core content through language immersion in their choice of French, Spanish or Mandarin Chinese. GVA is truly a "global village." Our immersion teachers come from all over the world, each bringing their unique culture and language into the classroom. United by a common core, students are challenged to become world class thinkers, capable of engaging ideas using multiple languages and cross-cultural perspectives, through an internationally benchmarked curriculum spanning each language village.
Job Duties:
The education level being taught is elementary age, grades (Kindergarten (K) through sixth (6th), as defined by Colorado Revised Statutes. This position does not require supervision of subordinate staff, but rather coordination with support staff.
The following duties will be performed in the English and Spanish Languages:

1. Teach appropriate elementary grade level standards-based curriculum in Reading, Writing, Math,
   Science, Social Studies, and Personal Development.
2. Assign and grade class work and homework.
3. Utilize knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices including small group
   instruction to teach assigned courses.
4. Prepare materials for classrooms for class activities.
5. Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
6. Observe students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
7. Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
8. Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
9. Administer, score, interpret and apply required screening instruments including Observation Survey.
10. Complete, maintain, and submit accurate records, forms and reports punctually, as required.
11. Coordinate and collaborate with the classroom paraprofessional, including daily planning and evaluation of students' needs and progress.
12. Work with a diverse student population and staff.
13. Follow school approved curricula.
14. Demonstrate familiarity and adherence to the School's Mission and Goals.
15. Attend and participate in required pre-service and staff development meetings.
16. Conduct required parent-teacher meetings. 17. Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor's degree in education, or a closely related
  field (Employer will accept a 3-year degree or 3-year
  foreign education in lieu of bachelor's degree
  equivalent)

Minimum Experience:

• 2 years' experience as an elementary school teacher
  Special Requirements: Oral and written fluency in Spanish
• GVA-Aurora is a Colorado Charter School and has received
  a waiver of the Teaching License Requirement. Therefore,
  a Colorado Teaching license is NOT required for this
  position

Salary: $54,000.00/year
Please note this description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Regular attendance is required for this position.
Global Village Academy shall not discriminate in its employment or hiring practices on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, creed, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or any other characteristic prohibited by law. GVA is committed to cultural diversity among school personnel as a means of enriching the educational experience. GVA shall identify, solicit, and consider applicants for employment from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals who will contribute to that effort.