Elementary Spanish Teacher (Leave Position, October 2026)

About the role

The individual shall have responsibility for providing highly engaging learning experiences in Spanish language classes. The individual will play a crucial role in providing students a strong foundation in language acquisition. Their responsibilities include delivering engaging lesson plans that cover various aspects of Spanish language instruction, such as acceptance of other ways of communication, pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, and writing. They will guide students in developing their speaking and listening skills, auditory and written comprehension, and appreciation for the world’s cultures and languages — all while fostering collaboration, teamwork, and belonging. Guided by our mission, we encourage our diverse community of gifted students to engage in academic challenges, nurture their love of learning, and cultivate their humanity so they can serve, inspire, and create impact.

Responsibilities

• Teach a combination of Spanish language classes across the school at a the Kindergarten through Grade 5 levels.
• Establish and maintain standards of student control required to achieve effective participation in all activities in accordance with classroom management best practices and the School’s expectations.
• Demonstrate a knowledge of varied teaching strategies to differentiate learning, employing a hands-on approach to teaching and learning that engages all students.
• Maintain a presence in campus life by attending school events and activities when possible.
• Assume additional responsibilities (e.g. participating in lunch/recess/morning/study hall duties) in other areas of school life
• Collaborate with other teachers and staff

Requirements

• Must be able to exert a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Communicate effectively in English and Spanish.
• The ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks, and manage time effectively in order to meet deadlines.
• Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes