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Middle School Spanish Teacher

Action Day Schools · San Jose, CA · 1 wk ago
On-siteEducation$65k–$70k/yrFull-time

About the role

Action Day Middle School, founded in 1984, empowers students in grades 5-8 to become independent thinkers, confident leaders, and lifelong learners. Our educators provide engaging, hands-on learning experiences that foster intellectual curiosity, creativity, collaboration, and healthy risk-taking. We offer small class sizes, a strong sense of community, robust electives, athletics, and enrichment opportunities to support the development of the whole child and prepare students for success in high school and beyond.

Responsibilities

  • Create dynamic, student-centered instruction that sparks curiosity and builds confidence in Spanish language and culture.
  • Encourage students to communicate in Spanish, explore diverse cultures, and develop skills that extend beyond the classroom.
  • Balance academic rigor with creativity and fun to build a strong foundation for future language studies and foster a lifelong appreciation for global perspectives and communication.

Requirements

  • 3-5 years of teaching experience
  • Fluency in Spanish and experience teaching Spanish language and culture in an educational setting
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Masters in Education or related field (preferred)
  • Current Teaching Credential (preferred)
  • A love and passion for working with students
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • A reliable, can-do attitude with an eagerness to learn and grow!

Benefits

  • Vacation, sick, and holiday pay
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Long-term disability
  • Life insurance
  • Childcare/private education tuition discount

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