Teacher PreK English

Teacher PreK 4 (English)

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 implement the components of dual-language instruction across all academic areas (Teaching will be in English)
• State Licensure:
  Ensure the PK-4 program is compliant with all aspects of Colorado DHS licensing requirements and fully licensed
• Program Assessment and Accreditation:
  Colorado Shines and DPP.
• Support Recruitment Efforts
• Curriculum and Instruction
• Program Assessment and Accreditation:
  Colorado Shines, and Denver Preschool Program
• Model a respect for cultural and linguistic diversity
• Maintain close communication with families
• Provide a classroom environment that encourages family participation.
• Plan periodical parent/family teacher conferences to discuss children's developmental progress, needs and interests
• 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.

Duties: supervision and attendance

• Morning and Afternoon Supervision
• Lunch and Recess Supervision
• Snack Supervision
• Attend weekly PLC meetings
• 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 carry out all duties of this position
• 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
• 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

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

Embrace and Teach Catholic Religion

• Apply knowledge of the Catholic faith to guide students in their study of Catholic religion and how they apply their faith to their decisions and actions in school and in the community.
• Teach and model how Catholic virtues play a role in bringing peace and justice to ourselves and others.
• Incorporate the study of Catholic religion, liturgy, prayer, and song in daily rituals and religious education
• Prepare the students for weekly mass according to the mass calendar
• Be willing to take classes/trainings provided by the Archdiocese to be able to teach religion

Compensation:

Financial and Benefits

• Competitive pay scale and benefits compensation commensurate with experience.
• 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)
• Medical and Dental benefits
• Retirement plan – 403b (once plan requirements have been met)

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