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About The Position
The Spanish Teacher is responsible for designing and delivering engaging Spanish language instruction that fosters cross-cultural understanding, curiosity, and a love of learning. This role provides a supportive, inclusive, and safe learning environment while aligning with Core Knowledge/Classical curriculum standards. The Spanish Teacher collaborates with colleagues, communicates with families, and contributes to school-wide academic initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Spanish, or a related field
- Proficiency in Spanish with strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong classroom management and organizational abilities
- Ability to create a supportive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment
- Commitment to fostering curiosity, cross-cultural understanding, and a love of learning in students
- Strong planning, organization, and instructional skills
- Effective oral and written communication in both English and Spanish
- Ability to motivate and engage students in active language learning
- Critical thinking, problem-solving, and adaptability skills
- Capacity to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
- Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, administrators, and families
- Commitment to professional growth and continuous learning
- Proficiency with technology and software applications, including Google Suite, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), and student data management systems
Nice To Haves
- Experience teaching elementary and/or middle-school students
Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver Spanish lessons aligned with Core Knowledge/Classical curriculum standards.
- Teach vocabulary, grammar, reading, writing, listening, and conversational skills appropriate to grade level.
- Introduce students to Spanish-speaking cultures, traditions, and history to promote cultural awareness and appreciation.
- Foster a positive classroom environment that encourages participation, collaboration, and respect.
- Employ diverse instructional strategies, materials, and technology to support language acquisition for students with varying learning needs.
- Plan lessons that meet individual student needs, interests, and abilities, providing both support and challenge.
- Maintain a safe, organized, and well-managed classroom environment.
- Collaborate with colleagues to integrate Spanish instruction into interdisciplinary learning experiences.
- Communicate regularly with parents regarding student progress, goals, and classroom activities.
- Participate in professional development, staff meetings, and school events.
- Represent the school’s mission, philosophy, and policies professionally to students, families, colleagues, and the community.
- Maintain proper discipline and supervision in the classroom and school premises.
- Keep accurate attendance, grading, and progress records in the student information system.
- Assess student performance regularly and provide timely feedback, progress reports, and deficiency notices.
- Conduct parent-teacher conferences during the school year.
- Submit lesson plans, assessments, and reports as requested by administration.
- Prepare substitute teacher materials when necessary and notify administration promptly regarding absences.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by administration, including supervisory responsibilities such as carpool, recess, or lunch duty.
Benefits
- health
- dental
- vision
- retirement
- paid leave
