Job Description

The Denver Waldorf School (DWS) seeks a qualified candidate to join our faculty as a Temporary Spanish Teacher for Grades 1–12 for the 2026–27 school year. This is a temporary, 3/4-time position averaging approximately 30 hours per week, filling in for a faculty member who is on an approved leave of absence.

The position is anticipated to continue through January 2027; however, the duration may vary depending on the length of the employee’s leave and the needs of the school.

This position includes teaching Spanish classes across elementary, middle, and high school grades and supporting a cohesive, developmentally appropriate language program across grade levels.

The ideal candidate brings both a love of language and culture and the ability to meet students at varying developmental stages—from playful, immersive elementary instruction to rigorous, leveled high school coursework.

Essential Functions

The essential responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Teach assigned Spanish courses across Grades 1–12 in alignment with the current DWS scope and sequence as documented with ACIS and AWSNA.
• Develop and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate lesson plans, assignments, assessments, syllabi, and related materials.
• Foster a love of the Spanish language and Latin cultures through immersive and experiential methods, including songs, poetry, storytelling, games, literature, conversation, and authentic language use.
• Provide written curriculum documentation as requested for ACIS and AWSNA standards.
• Provide grades and narrative assessments for each class within one week of block end for high school courses and report on student progress as appropriate in elementary grades.
• Support diverse learning styles and maintain effective classroom management across all age groups.
• Provide general supervision of students during and outside of class time as assigned.
• Communicate in a timely and professional manner with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Collaborate with Student Support to address and support student academic needs.
• Attend weekly all-school faculty meetings on Thursdays after school, as required.
• Attend High School Faculty and Special Subject Faculty meetings as appropriate to the position and schedule.
• Participate in parent-teacher conferences and attend parent meetings when requested during the period of employment.
• Participate in applicable all-school events and activities.
• Maintain the classroom and workspace to ensure a healthy, organized, and inspiring learning environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the Spanish program and school community.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university required; advanced degree preferred.
• Waldorf Teacher Training strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience teaching Spanish at the elementary and/or secondary level in classroom settings.
• Proficiency in designing effective, engaging lessons and managing students across developmental stages.
• Commitment to culturally responsive teaching and authentic language immersion.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, reach with arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may need to be able to lift or move up to 10 pounds.

Working Hours

This is a temporary, 3/4-time position scheduled for approximately 30 hours per week, Monday through Friday. The work schedule will be based on assigned teaching responsibilities and the needs of the school. The employee is expected to be available for scheduled classes, student support responsibilities, and applicable faculty meetings and school activities associated with the position. Some responsibilities may occasionally require attendance outside of regularly scheduled classroom hours.