PK-4 Teacher's Aide (Bilingual) at ESCUELA DE GUADALUPE

Denver, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jun, 26

Salary

19.29

Posted On

03 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Bilingual, Classroom Management, Student Supervision, First Aid, CPR, Restorative Justice, Dual Language Model, Language Acquisition Modeling, Interpersonal Skills, Communication, Teamwork, Adaptability, Time Management, Cultural Sensitivity

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

Description Escuela de Guadalupe 660 Julian St. Denver, CO 80204 (303) 964-8456 PK-4 Teacher’s Aide (Bilingual) for 2026/2027 school year Position dates: August-June Position type: Hourly Status: Non-exempt Reports to: Mariella Robledo Contact: mariella_robledo@escuelaguadalupe.org Who We Are Escuela de Guadalupe is an innovative Catholic, dual-language PK-8 school in Denver, CO. It has been recognized locally and nationally for its academic excellence and for being financially accessible to all families. Mission Statement We provide an academically excellent, Catholic education in English and Spanish to cultivate the next generation of community leaders. Job Description 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 support the head teachers with all students during classes and recess Interact with children Assist children with lunch, nap time, and snack Prepared to take on the role of a lead teacher when needed. Helping the teachers with class activities. Help the lead teacher manage the classroom . Helping teachers to supervise children in indoor and outdoor activities Maintain daily organization and disinfect the classroom (toys, mats, once a week) Supervise Nap time Duties: supervision and attendance Support the culture of the school and monitor students’ well-being and safety during the teacher’s break times. Support positive social interactions and Restorative Justice problem-solving strategies with students Model the values of our school culture throughout the day and during interactions with students, teachers and families Duties include: Lunch and Recess Supervision Snack Supervision Daily nap time 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 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 Incorporate themes of social justice within the classroom instruction and how groups of people working together can create positive social change 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 Respect Catholic Religion Respect the Catholic faith and the religious practices that happen daily and weekly Prepare the students for assigned dates of masses Compensation Financial and Benefits $19.29/ hour 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) 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 To apply or for more information please go to www.escuelaguadalupe.org/join-our-team Requirements Skills and Qualifications Required Qualifications: Diploma or Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, or minimum 9 college credits in Early Childhood Education. Work experience 2 years minimum with children. Experience leading, working with, or teaching a group of children Successful completion of CBI and FBI background check, mandatory immunizations, meet minimum 18 clock hours training in ECE . Valid CPR and First Aid certification. Strong language skills to be able to teach Bilingual Authentic support of culturally rich and linguistically diverse learning communities. Open to working in a Catholic Environment and respecting the Catholic faith Proven ability to work in a team environment, develop effective interpersonal relationships, communicate patiently and effectively with coworkers and families Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, adapt to changing priorities, manage time and meet deadlines. Maintain the required hours of the work day, as well as the class schedule Preferred Qualifications: Experience as a teaching assistant, paraprofessional, or tutor Genuine love and enthusiasm for learning, reading and writing Effective in managing and supervising students Organized, flexible and reliable Willingness to learn new curriculums, technology systems, and software and the motivation to implement this learning to make a difference in the classroom. Willingness to learn new curriculums, practices for dual-language acquisition and linguistically diverse learners and the motivation to implement this learning to make a difference in the classroom.

Responsibilities

The Teacher's Aide will fully support head teachers with all students during classes and recess, assisting with activities like lunch, nap time, and snack, while being prepared to step into a lead teacher role when necessary. Key duties also involve maintaining classroom organization, supervising students during indoor/outdoor activities, and supporting the school's culture and safety protocols.