Spanish Teacher (part time)

About the role

St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic School is seeking a qualified, experienced, and passionate educator who is deeply committed to developing Christ-centered, forward-thinking leaders to serve our future Church and our world.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a developmentally appropriate Spanish curriculum for students in TK through 8th grade.
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons that integrate vocabulary, grammar, conversation, and cultural awareness.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and school leadership to support cross-curricular connections.
• Establish a positive classroom culture and maintain strong classroom management to maximize instructional time.
• Differentiate classroom instruction to meet the needs of all learners.
• Regularly collect and analyze data to inform and adjust instruction.
• Skilfully use technology to accomplish learning goals and increase student engagement.
• Evaluate students' academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, prepare progress reports and report cards (grades).
• Communicate regularly with parents and guardians on student progress.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve instructional practices throughout the school and share best practices.
• Actively participate in ongoing professional development.

Requirements

• Active, practicing Roman Catholic (required)
• Basic Catechetical Certification (preferred)
• Possess a cleared California multiple subject teaching credential (preferred)
• Possess a Bachelor’s Degree
• Clear criminal background check (a clear Livescan for the Diocese of San Diego is a condition of employment)
• Experience teaching in an elementary school classroom
• Positive professional references and recommendations

Physical Requirements

• Spend the majority of the day standing in the classroom.
• Frequently hold objects they are working with or demonstrating.
• Sit on an occasional basis when developing lesson plans, grading, etc.
• Walk through the classroom and be able to maneuver in tight spaces between desks.
• Walk on both even and uneven surfaces.
• Deal with students while kneeling or squatting, stooping, or bending.
• Reach at, below, or above shoulder height with the dominant upper extremity; may require trunk or neck rotation to look back at the class.
• Absolutely necessary to lift and carry boxes weighing up to 25 pounds from the office to classrooms.
• May be required to conduct trips to, from, and within various city and county-wide locations to attend trainings or workshops.