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Elementary Spanish Teacher - St. Vincent de Paul School

St. Vincent de Paul School
DENVER, CO
Catholic School Teaching Jobs : K-12

Description: Saint Vincent de Paul School is currently seeking to hire a part-time K-8 Spanish teacher for the 2025-2026 School year starting in August. The Spanish teacher motivates students to develop the necessary skills for language acquisition and provides rich, instructional experiences as a foundation for the introduction of the Spanish language and culture of Spanish speaking countries. The Archdiocese of Denver seeks elementary school teachers who want to share the person of Jesus Christ, the Logos, with students every day. The teacher is responsible for teaching a curriculum from the heart of the Church, which helps form students in a Christian way of seeing reality for what it is.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

The duties of the Elementary School Teacher will include but are not limited to:

Teach and act in accordance with doctrinal and moral teachings of the Catholic Church;
Know, teach, and act consistently in accordance with the mission, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of the Catholic school;
Provide grade appropriate instructional program following the curriculum of the Archdiocese of Denver, including lesson planning, classroom preparation, and assessment of each student’s performance;
Provide grade appropriate extended or enrichment opportunities;
Pursue/maintain state licensure; recommended
Communicate regularly with parents/guardians, colleagues, and principal;
Participate in all Archdiocese of Denver in-service and training programs, and participate in all local school sponsored professional development and training programs and initiatives unless exempted or excused by principal;
Attend all required faculty and staff meetings, unless exempted or excused by principal;
Cooperate with the principal and staff members in school related meetings, activities, and projects;
Maintain accurate student attendance and academic records in accordance with local school policies and procedures;
Maintain a safe, orderly, and secure learning and work environment;
Participate in annual performance review based upon the implementation of the essential duties of the Elementary School Teacher;
Maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding school personnel, students, and general school matters.
Follows established procedures to ensure the safety and welfare of students.
Maintains confidentiality and discretion regarding school and classroom matters;
Perform teaching duties and all other duties as assigned by the school principal.
Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree, preferably in education;
Recommends but not requires appropriate state licensure for teaching;
Requires compliance with Safe Environment requirements.
Requires fluency in speaking, reading and writing the Spanish Language

COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Be a fully initiated Catholic in the communion of the Catholic Church and intentionally living out the five precepts of the Church (CCC 2041-2043);
Refrain from promotion or approval of, or the living out of, any conduct or lifestyle that would reflect discredit or disgrace on, or cause scandal in relationship to, the Archdiocese of Denver, or considered to be in contradiction with Catholic doctrine or morals;
Effective supervisory skills;
Effective listening and verbal communication skills;
Must have the necessary background and training in elementary education methods and subject areas;
Must have understanding of child development skills necessary to relate to the students being taught;
Must have appropriate control and discipline techniques to successfully manage a classroom;
Must work cooperatively with school staff and administration;
Sound judgment and decision-making skills;
Knowledge of and willingness to implement safety and emergency procedures;
Positive references and recommendations;
Successfully pass a criminal background check.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Requires lifting up to 40 pounds and carrying up to 40 pounds.
Ability to execute appropriate safety and emergency procedures, including leading evacuations and providing basic first aid.

SALARY DESCRIPTION:

Determined by education level and years of experience
Range - $20,000-$25,000/year