Aspen Community School Long-Term Substitute Spanish Teacher

The Aspen Community School is a public charter school in Woody Creek, Colorado serving 135 students. Our highly respected school provides a balanced, integrated curriculum that incorporates intentional community values, individual character development, and strong academic skills woven into project-based learning opportunities and intentional field experiences. Aspen Community School is one of two K-8 public charter schools of Compass, who share the Mission of fostering lifelong learning and empowering individuals to take responsibility for themselves, their learning and their community ( www.discovercompass.org ).

At Aspen Community School, we understand that rigorous academics alone are insufficient to prepare our students for success in a world in which innovation, problem solving, and the ability to work collaboratively are more prized than ever. Our small class sizes (average of 15) ensure that students feel heard and supported by their community. Character, compassion, creativity, and critical thinking skills are hallmarks of ACS graduates.

ACS is a teacher-powered school: Teachers work together to drive decisions concerning curriculum, academic schedules, school calendar, discipline, and take collective responsibility for the success and growth of the school. Teachers at ACS embrace the creative and collaborative nature of a teacher-powered model, because it allows us to make changes that are in the best interests of our students.

The Aspen Community School is seeking a Long-Term Substitute Spanish Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year.

Position Title: Long-Term Substitute Spanish Teacher

Reports to: Casey White, ACS Principal

Classification: Part Time, Long-term Substitute

Contract Period: Monday-Thursday, November 30, 2026 - January 19, 2027, A pproximately 20 days of work.

Primary Location: Aspen Community School, Woody Creek, CO

Compensation: $6,500 to $6,800 DOE

ACS Teacher Salary Schedule

Please submit resume and cover letter directly to Casey White: [email protected]

DO NOT apply through SchoolSpring for this position.

The Spanish Teacher supports Spanish language acquisition for students in grades K-8 four days a week (M-Th). Knowledge of acquisition driven instruction/comprehensible input supports that growth of all students.

Responsibilities:

Establishes a safe and respectful learning environment for all students, integrating ACS expectations for academic excellence, relevance, and focus on relationships

Builds positive relationships with the students, parents, and staff

Delivers effective instruction that support listening, reading, writing and speaking in Spanish

Effectively manages small or large groups of children during academic, transitional, or recess periods

Supports effective classroom management by reinforcing clear classroom expectations

Responsible for conducting a prepared, organized and professional classroom

Model and foster independent thinking skills, creative problem solving, and increasing autonomy

Demonstrates a developmental understanding of students across grade levels

Supports consistent and effective communication with students, parents, and colleagues

Follows policies established by the COMPASS Board of Directors, administration, the respective school district, and Colorado State mandated school guidelines, except where COMPASS has received waivers

Completes other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Command of the Spanish language preferred, not required.

B.A. or B.S. preferred, not required.

Current Colorado Teaching License preferred, not required.

Demonstrated experience in the instruction of students with varied learning styles and levels of mastery.