Spanish Teacher

Colorado-Early-Colleges-1; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Part time

Job summary

Colorado Early Colleges seeks a part-time Spanish instructor for Fort Collins, CO. The role involves teaching Spanish during scheduled hours, aligning lessons with the school's academic philosophy, and contributing to student language proficiency and cultural understanding.

The position requires at least a bachelor's degree or higher, a Colorado teaching endorsement or equivalent, and relevant coursework credits or Praxis certification, with IRCA background checks as part of the process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a field applicable to teaching Spanish
• Endorsement on a Colorado teaching license or equivalent
• 36 semester credit hours in the core subject area or passing Praxis content exam

Responsibilities

• Upholds Colorado Early Colleges beliefs and policies
• Develops and administers Spanish curriculum aligned with school goals
• Creates lesson plans and instructional materials for Spanish instruction
• Assesses student learning and adjusts teaching methods accordingly
• Maintains safe classroom environment and manages student conduct
• Communicates effectively with students and parents
• Keeps accurate records in Infinite Campus (IC) for attendance and grades
• Selects textbooks and instructional materials and manages inventory
• Collaborates with staff and participates in meetings and professional development
• Continues professional knowledge and stays current in education

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field (Colorado teaching)

Colorado teaching license endorsement

36 semester credit hours in core subject area

Praxis Series content exam passing score

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Fort Collins High School - Fort Collins, CO 80525

Position Type: PT Teacher - Per Instructional Hour

Education Level: 0600

Salary Range: $60.00 - $60.00 Hourly

Job Category: 201

Anticipated start date is September 14th, 2026

Tentative Schedule:

• ELD: 7:45 a.m. to 8:50 a.m.
• Spanish: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Position Purpose

The Spanish instructor works under the supervision of the Academic Dean and is responsible for meeting all scheduled classes and providing instruction in accordance with CECs academic philosophy, goals, and objectives. The Spanish instructor will help develop students' knowledge, skills and abilities in comprehending, speaking, reading and writing Spanish, and will help develop an understanding and appreciation of the native culture of the countries where the language is the primary means of communication.

Job Duties

• Upholds CECs beliefs found on the CEC website.
• Develops and administers Spanish education curriculum consistent with CECs academic philosophy, goals, and objectives.
• Develops lesson plans, instructional materials, and activities to enhance learning and to demonstrate the application of course work to everyday life.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and modifies instructional methods accordingly.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to student and small group learning by ensuring student conduct conforms with CECs Student and Family Handbook and CEC policies.
• Ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Organizes and maintains Infinite Campus (IC) for accurate and complete recordkeeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievements, and daily attendance as required in CEC policies.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate textbooks; instructional aids, supplies, and equipment; and maintains inventory records.
• Collaborates with other CEC staff members and participates in staff meetings and professional development as requested by the Academic Dean.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and keeps informed of current developments in education.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited college or university applicable to the teaching assignment, OR
• Endorsement on a Colorado teaching license, OR
• 36 semester credit hours in the core subject area, OR
• Passing score on a State Board of Education approved content exam (currently the ETS Praxis Series).

Conditions of Employment

• All offers of employment are conditional upon a successful background check and references.
• As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA), the selected applicant must verify, within 72 hours of employment, his/her legal right to be employed in the United States.

Colorado Early Colleges is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status, religion, ancestry, or need for special education services.