Escuela de Guadalupe

660 Julian St.

Denver CO 80204

Director and Teacher PreK 4 ( Spanish)

Position dates: August-June

Position type: Full Time

Status: Exempt

Reports to: Mariella Robledo

Contact:

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 implement the components of dual-language instruction across all academic areas (Teaching will be in Spanish)

Curriculum and Instruction: Develop the programs instructional design for its culturally and linguistically diverse student population.

Develop curriculum and instructional program oriented to building an academic foundation and school readiness in English and Spanish introducing the fundamentals of faith and a connection to the larger Escuela de Guadalupe school community.

Through collaboration with Escuela teachers and Principal as well as backwards mapping align PK-4 program and student outcomes.

Articulate the distinguishing features of Escuelas PK-4 program including cultural diversity dual-language development and foundations in faith and community.

Maintain and update as needed the programs student development and disciplinary philosophy strategies procedures and handbook.

Develop the program schedule to ensure alignment with Escuela de Guadalupe K 8 grade levels.

Determine before school options for PK-4 students.

State Licensure: Ensure the PK-4 program is compliant with all aspects of Colorado DHS licensing requirements and fully licensed

Ensure classroom and playground are compliant with all requirements and ready for state licensing visit.

Ensure personnel records are compliant will all requirements and ready for licensing visit.

Work with the DHS Office of Early Childhood to set state licensing visit.

Program Assessment and Accreditation: Colorado Shines and DPP.

Register PK-4 program with Colorado Shines and DPP

Ensure program information with these organizations is correct and current.

Maintain a 4 star rating and ideally support progress of the program moving up through Colorado Shines rating system.

Program Staff: In collaboration with the school principal and school president ensure the program has an adequate number of qualified personnel.

Ensure all personnel hired meet or exceed the state of Colorado mandated requirements for early childhood professionals; ensure yourself and each employee have current and complete personnel files as mandated by the state of Colorado.

Ensure professional development plans to meet or exceed state of Colorado licensing requirements and also align with and support for Colorado Shine

Support Recruitment Efforts

Work with the Principal and the Admissions Director to determine or adjust application and selection process for PK-4 students.

Assess and refine the student recruiting and admission process based on the years experience and results.

Curriculum and Instruction: Review and Evaluation

Act as director and lead instructor for PK-4 program.

Review all aspects of the PK-4 instructional program; modify and adjust based on the year experience and results.

Create thematic units for literacy math social studies science and religion guided by essential questions and key vocabulary

Define enduring concepts knowledge and measurable outcomes for each each unit that are shared in a syllabus with families and students at the beginning of the unit and evaluated at the end of the unit

Use instructional strategies that identify student learning objectives for each lesson and actively incorporate learning strategy modeling and instruction in every lesson

Carefully plan and deliver lessons in learning environments that are clearly and firmly defined by language of instruction and that incorporate diverse perspectives history and literature from around the world.

Actively support the evaluation plan across all academic areas including formative and summative evaluation to assure maximum student progress.

Extend classroom learning to well designed daily homework which is actively applied to the classroom learning the following day.

Collaborate and plan with teammate teaching assistant fellow teachers principal assistant principal

Create a classroom environment of intellectual rigor and accountability .

Maximize instructional time during the day

Create a positive classroom environment

7. Program Assessment and Accreditation: Colorado Shines and Denver Preschool Program

Maintain rating Level 4 on Colorado Shines rating

Apply for Colorado Shines engage in self-study process and prepare for accreditation visit.

Ongoing refinement and enhancement of program instruction curriculum activities and schedule.

Maintain required documentation to meet state of Colorado licensing requirements maintain program rating of at least Level 4 and accreditation.

Program Staff: Professional Development

Create and maintain documentation for a professional development plan for training and licensing that enables the program to maintain a Level 4

Professional assessment and evaluation of staff in collaboration with the Principal.

The Director/Lead Instructor will devote ongoing attention to curricular and instructional refinement professional development student admissions and retention maintenance of accreditation and ratings and promoting the mission and values of the Escuela de Guadalupe school community.

Model a respect for cultural and linguistic diversity

Maintain close communication with families

Provide a classroom environment that encourages family participation.

Plan periodical parent/family teacher conferences to discuss childrens developmental progress needs and interests

Support the cultural spiritual and academic goals of the school by modeling compassion love and care for the children at all times.

Have the patience and positive attitude to be sure that every student has an academically rich experience and fully develops their cognitive and language abilities.

Contribute to an environment of enthusiasm and dedication.

Truly believe that every child without exception can excel.

Duties: supervision and attendance

Morning and Afternoon Supervision

Lunch and Recess Supervision

Snack Supervision

Attend weekly PLC meetings

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 carry out all duties of this position

Willing and able to substitute in classes or supervision in the event of faculty/staff absence.

Expectations-intangible

Carry out the mission and goals of the school

Build positive relationships with adults and children in the school

Model a respect for cultural and linguistic diversity

Be positive about children in communication with staff students and families

Support the events that build community

Maintain the required hours of the work day as well as the class schedule

Actively participate in ongoing dialogue about liberating education that works to change the status quo of the larger community

Incorporate themes of social justice within your classroom instruction and how groups of people working together can create positive social change

Empower students with a strong knowledge base and language skills to debate and challenge social injustices and current events

Compassionate and professional attitude towards other employees students and families

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Well-organized committed with strong time management skills

Creative and energetic

Strong moral values and internal discipline

Patience with new learners

Embrace Dual Language model

Respect classroom-specific language model

Carefully plan and deliver lessons in learning environments that are clearly and firmly defined by language of instruction

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

Embrace and Teach Catholic Religion

Apply knowledge of the Catholic faith to guide students in their study of Catholic religion and how they apply their faith to their decisions and actions in school and in the community.

Teach and model how Catholic virtues play a role in bringing peace and justice to ourselves and others.

Incorporate the study of Catholic religion liturgy prayer and song in daily rituals and religious education

Be willing to take classes/trainings provided by the Archdiocese to be able to able teach religion

Compensation

Financial and Benefits

Competitive pay scale and benefits compensation commensurate with experience.

Professional development including staff development conferences specialized training and education

Tuition remittance for teachers children enrolled at Escuela de Guadalupe ($1000 annual tuition)

Medical and Dental benefits

Retirement plan 403b (once plan requirements have been met)

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 and Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors degree from a four-year accredited college or university; preference for a degree in Early Childhood; Elementary Education; Elementary Special Education.

2 years minimum experience teaching early childhood education

Direct experience teaching in a PK 4 setting.

Professional and instructional competency in Spanish is required with verbal competency in English preferred.

Catholic faith orientation strongly preferred.

Current state of Colorado Department of Human Services Center Director Qualification.

Current in-depth knowledge and understanding of state of Colorado child care licensing regulations and guidelines Denver Preschool Program (DPP) and Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP).

Experience supervising students and teachers within an early childhood educational program 2 years minimum required; preference for 5 years.

Knowledge of budgeting and fiscal matters including experience managing and documenting a classroom or program budget.

Maintain well organized complete and confidential student records employee records and personnel files; tracks and documents all program information required by licensing and accreditation organizations.

Working knowledge of second language acquisition bilingual and dual-language education methodology and sheltered language instructional strategies.

Authentic support of culturally rich and linguistically diverse learning communities.

Open to working in a Catholic Environment and respecting the Catholic faith

Working knowledge of technology and educational platforms used for teaching and learning

Willingness to learn new curriculums technology systems and software practices for dual-language acquisition and linguistically diverse learners and the motivation to implement this learning to make a difference in the classroom.

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

Successful completion of CBI and FBI background check.

Maintain the required hours of the work day as well as the class schedule

Preferred Qualifications:

Verbal competency in English preferred.

Catholic faith orientation strongly preferred.

5 years experience supervising students and teachers within an early childhood educational program

Direct teaching experience with students in a PK 4 setting.

Knowledge of a variety of curriculums and assessment types as well as current educational philosophies

Working knowledge of computer hardware like computers tablets projectors and smartboards

Experience teaching in a dual-language environment