French American School of Denver
PLEASE NOTE: New Location- 2401 E 37th Street, Denver CO 80205
Position: French Immersion Classroom Teaching Assistant (K-5) Status: Full-Time
Our Mission:
The French American School of Denver (FASDenver) is a French Immersion, multicultural learning community dedicated to providing an academically rigorous, culturally enriching environment where students are empowered to become critical thinkers, global citizens, and lifelong learners. Our K-5 program emphasizes language immersion, creativity, and high expectations for academic and personal growth.
Our faculty and staff collaborate closely to support each student’s development in both French and English, through a curriculum that includes core academics, music, arts, physical education, and character development to nurture the whole child. Our inclusive community celebrates each student’s unique identity and fosters a climate where all voices are valued.
Why You’ll Love Working at FASD:
At FASD, you will:
- Join a diverse and growing international school community.
- Work in a collaborative, bilingual environment that values multilingualism and cultural exchange.
- Receive meaningful support from experienced educators and school leaders.
- Play an essential role in supporting student success in both French and English.
What You’ll Do:
As a French Immersion Teaching Assistant, you will support the lead French classroom teacher in fostering a safe, engaging, and linguistically rich learning environment. You will assist with classroom instruction, student supervision, preparation of materials, and individualized student support, all while modeling French language use.
Core Responsibilities:
- Support instruction in a French Immersion classroom (K-5) under the direction of the lead teacher.
- Model and encourage the use of spoken and written French throughout the school day.
- Assist with small group and/or one-on-one instruction in both academic and enrichment settings.
- Help prepare classroom materials and organize learning activities.
- Supervise students during classroom transitions, lunch, recess, and school events.
- Foster a warm, respectful, and inclusive classroom climate that supports all learners.
- Reinforce behavioral expectations and school norms positively and consistently.
- Collaborate with teachers and staff to meet individual student needs.
- Communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and families (in French or English as appropriate).
- Participate in staff meetings, school events and professional development sessions.
- Must be able to work with all learners in a fast paced, school setting
- Work with all students as assigned to best support supervision and instruction
- Be flexible in schedules and duties assigned
- Support supervision and instruction
We Invite Applicants Who Are:
- Able to support K-5 learners in an inclusive, culturally responsive environment
- Passionate about education and working with children.
- Collaborative, flexible, and open to feedback.
- Committed to equity, inclusion, and cultural responsiveness
- Excited to be part of a bilingual, international school culture.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in both French and English.
- Experience working with children in an educational or childcare setting.
- Authorization to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship at this time.
- First Aid/CPR certification (or willingness to obtain)
Preferred:
- B.A. or higher in education, child development, or a related field.
- Prior experience in a bilingual, immersion, or international school setting.
- Understanding of child development and/or early literacy and numeracy.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive monthly salary, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
- Benefits package for full-time employees, including health insurance and PERA retirement plan participation.
- Paid holidays and professional development opportunities.
- Supportive, mission-driven work environment with a global perspective.
FASD is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at all levels. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.