Weekend Spanish Teaching Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

 Who We Are

• A tuition-free, open enrollment, K-12 charter school in the southeast community of Colorado Springs
• Preparing and empowering all of our students for success on their post-graduate paths through educational excellence, character development, and community engagement
• Dedicated to student proficiency through academic rigor and robust family support through the Atlas family scholarship
• Dedicated to our staff through offering a competitive total rewards package and providing meaningful professional development

Who We Serve

• 92% Socioeconomically Disadvantaged
• 86% Hispanic, 6% African American, 7% White, and 1% Asian
• 56% English Language Learners

What You’ll Do

• Embody the mission and values of Atlas Schools by fostering a rigorous, inclusive, and joyful learning environment for all students
• Plan and deliver engaging, standards-aligned Spanish lessons that build students’ skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing
• Teach and scaffold Spanish language acquisition through immersive instruction, real-world contexts, and authentic materials
• Introduce and celebrate the diverse cultures, histories, and traditions of Spanish-speaking countries, reinforcing global awareness and respect
• Create a classroom environment that supports language practice, and cultural exploration while maintaining high academic and behavioral expectations
• Develop and administer assessments (formative and summative) to track student progress in language proficiency and cultural understanding
• Analyze assessment data and adjust instruction to ensure student growth and achievement
• Serve as an advisor to a group of students and their families, providing regular communication, problem-solving support, and scheduling and attending all quarterly family conferences
• Build strong, trusting relationships with families through active engagement aimed at understanding their backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences
• Document and maintain course syllabi, unit plans, and lesson materials for school-wide retention and instructional alignment
• Collaborate with colleagues and instructional coaches with sincerity and a growth mindset 
• Support colleagues during their absences by providing classroom coverage (compensated additionally)
• Draft and revise meaningful report card comments that reflect student progress in Spanish language development and cultural engagement
• Participate in professional development to stay current with best practices in world language instruction and pedagogy
• Maintain and support a high-expectations school culture through consistent systems and a strong student-teacher rapport
• Support the summer program and participate in school events such as field trips, academic support sessions, and community-building initiatives
• Contribute to daily school operations including arrival, dismissal, lunch supervision, and hallway transitions
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Compensation & Schedule 

• Salaried/Exempt
• Signing Bonus: $1,000
• Annual Salary Range*: $50,500 - $63,549
• Full Time; Monday – Friday; Occasional evenings and weekends as needed

Benefits

• Approximately 13* weeks of paid school breaks
• 30* hours of annual flex time and 48* hours of annual sick time 
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account
• Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement program (required in lieu of social security as a public employee)
• 100% Employer paid short and long-term disability benefit 
• 100% Employer-paid life insurance benefit of $25,000 (option to purchase more)
• Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• Access to thousands of employee discounts

Annual Calendar and SY2026-27 Start Date

• Annual Workdays: 196 
• Start Date: Immediately 

*Prorated if employment begins after July 1, 2026.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications 

• Must be fluent in both Spanish and English (written and verbal)
• Able to meet “in-field status” for the position with one of the following:
  • Colorado Department of Education License with endorsement in World Languages
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Spanish
  • 24 completed credit hours aligned with CDE requirements
  • Completed/passed the PRAXIS 5195 within the last 10 years
• Ability to successfully pass all required background screening pursuant to CRS § 22-30.5-110.7
• Be 100% dedicated to educational equity and committed to creating a rigorous, nurturing, and joyful educational experience
• Have the highest commitment to continuously improving curriculum and instruction through collaboration, best practices, and regular assessment
• Ownership for the academic results of students
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues
• Ability to demonstrate evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team player
• Possess a growth mindset and experience using feedback as a way to improve practice

Desired Qualifications

• Successful leader of an urban classroom who has used structure, incentives, and high expectations to drive student success while creating a joyful environment for students to thrive in 

Essential Job Functions

• Prolonged periods of standing, sitting, and walking 
• Must be able to regularly fulfill duties in person 
• Must be able to reach, stoop, kneel, push, and pull 
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at times 
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed 
• Must be able to successfully abide by all policies and procedures of Atlas

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Position Closes: When Filled