Spanish Substitute Teachers

Global Village Academy; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Global Village Academy is seeking an on-call Substitute Teacher to provide instruction based on the regular teacher’s plans, foster a productive and safe learning environment, and support student success throughout the school day.

Position offers several compensation levels depending on licensure (CDE License, with Teacher License, PERA retirees, etc.), and emphasizes reliability, professionalism, and adaptability to various classrooms and languages.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Strong classroom management skills essential for substitute teaching.
• Ability to follow prepared lesson plans and adapt to different teachers.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Front Desk/Administrative Assistant on arrival.
• Maintain classroom routines and expectations.
• Implement lesson plans and follow curriculum left by the regular teacher.
• Monitor student behavior during class and transitions.
• Take daily attendance and maintain records.
• Follow school policies and procedures relevant to regular teachers.
• Communicate with the regular teacher or administration about progress or concerns.
• Ensure the classroom is clean and organized at day’s end.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Classroom management

Lesson plan adherence

Professionalism

Reliability

Education

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS)

Job description

Global Village Academy is an innovative charter school where students learn core academic content through language immersion. Language offerings vary by campus: our North -Thornton campus offers Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, and Russian, while our Aurora and Douglas County campuses offer Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, and French. 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.

Position Summary

As a Substitute Teacher at Global Village Academy, you will provide meaningful instruction to students in the absence of the regular classroom teacher. Using the teacher's lesson plans and curriculum, you will foster a productive and safe learning environment, maintain classroom routines, and support student success throughout the school day.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Report to the Front Desk/Administrative Assistant upon arrival.
• Maintain established classroom routines and expectations.
• Implement lesson plans left by the regular classroom teacher and follow the school curriculum.
• Monitor student behavior in the classroom and during transitions or other school activities.
• Take daily attendance and maintain any other necessary records.
• Follow all school policies and procedures applicable to regular teachers.
• Communicate with the regular classroom teacher and/or school administration regarding student progress or concerns.
• Ensure the classroom is left clean and organized at the end of the day.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Compensation:

• Without a Colorado Department of Education (CDE) License: $155/day (approx. $19.38/hour)
• With a CDE Substitute Teacher License: $165/day (approx. $20.63/hour)
• With a CDE Teacher License: $180/day (approx. $22.50/hour)
• Colorado PERA Retirees: $190/day (approx. $23.75/hour)
• Long-Term Substitute Assignments: $200/day (approx. $25.00/hour)

Please note: This is an on-call, as-needed position. We are unable to guarantee a minimum number of hours or days per week.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) from an accredited college or university preferred.
• A valid Colorado Department of Education Substitute Authorization or Teacher License preferred.
• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to follow lesson plans effectively.
• Ability to adapt quickly to different classroom environments and student needs.
• Professionalism, reliability, and a positive attitude toward teaching and student engagement.

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.

Relocation not provided for this position.

Salary: $155 - $200 per day