Middle School Part-time Spanish Teacher
Middle School Part-time Spanish Teacher
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07-06-2025
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Monthly Salary
$ 55000 - 75000
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
07-06-2025
Job Description
Position Overview:
Graland Country Day School is seeking a middle school World Language teacher to work closely with students in grades 5-8. A successful candidate will be an experienced teacher who understands the unique needs of middle school students. This candidate thrives when working collaboratively and is skilled at working with students faculty and families.
Teaching in the middle school at Graland is a multi-faceted experience. It is our belief that teaching middle school students is about building relationships. Teachers are responsible for fostering a love of learning and the development of skills necessary to be successful.
A part-time Middle School World Language faculty member teaches three classes at various grade levels (5th through 7th grade). As members of the World Language department they collaborate andcoordinate curriculum and lesson plans with those teachers. Students are placed at the center of learning and the world language teachers may also serve as grade level advisors who understand that students academic needs and social-emotional well being are paramount. Graland Middle School teachers fulfill a variety of roles that may include coaching sports chaperoning overnight trips sponsoring clubs and working with the Gates Innovation Lab.
Reports to: Head of Middle School
Graland Country Day School is seeking a middle school World Language teacher to work closely with students in grades 5-8. A successful candidate will be an experienced teacher who understands the unique needs of middle school students. This candidate thrives when working collaboratively and is skilled at working with students faculty and families.
Teaching in the middle school at Graland is a multi-faceted experience. It is our belief that teaching middle school students is about building relationships. Teachers are responsible for fostering a love of learning and the development of skills necessary to be successful.
A part-time Middle School World Language faculty member teaches three classes at various grade levels (5th through 7th grade). As members of the World Language department they collaborate andcoordinate curriculum and lesson plans with those teachers. Students are placed at the center of learning and the world language teachers may also serve as grade level advisors who understand that students academic needs and social-emotional well being are paramount. Graland Middle School teachers fulfill a variety of roles that may include coaching sports chaperoning overnight trips sponsoring clubs and working with the Gates Innovation Lab.
Reports to: Head of Middle School
Terms: Part-time .6 FTE school year starts August 2025
Qualifications and Job Responsibilities
The following list is not comprehensive but serves as a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities.
Qualifications and Job Responsibilities
The following list is not comprehensive but serves as a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities.
- An experienced educator background with Middle School students preferred.
- Bachelors degree required masters degree preferred.
- Fluent in Spanish (native or near-native speaker). Experience teaching French is a plus.
- Experience with integration of Spanish and other disciplines for units of study at each grade level.
- Possesses strong organization and communication skills.
- Maintains effective relationships with students faculty administration and parents/guardians.
- Willingness to pursue ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Demonstrates ease with technology adoption of the LMS as well as other technology programs and tools to engage learners.
- Ability to chaperone students on day excursions as well as overnight trips.
- Desire to coach student athletics a plus.
- Accepts duties and responsibilities defined by position and as assigned in a moments notice.
- Supports the middle school division as needed with classroom coverage.
- Proofreads end of semester comments and rubrics as needed.
- Serves as a co-advisor at any grade level Grades 5 through 8.
Professional and Personal Qualities
A collaborative and supportive member of the Graland community who
- Models caring respect patience and appreciation of differences.
- Provides a safe environment for students.
- Recognizes the importance of Diversity Equity and Inclusivity (DEI) work and continues growth as a culturally responsive educator.
- Represents school in position and in community.
- Participates in effective communication that is responsible descriptive and nonjudgmental.
- Demonstrates a growth mindset open to feedback and new learning.
- Supports collective efforts of the school on instructional and non-instructional sides in addition to team responsibilities.
- Upholds school employee and family confidentiality.
- Believes in an educational approach that is aligned with the Graland mission and philosophy.
- Encompasses interpersonal skills and collaborates with colleagues. Has the ability to motivate support and lead others.
- Builds positive relationships with students by demonstrating respect and care while creating a safe environment that promotes intellectual risk-taking.
- Fosters a learning environment that inspires active student participation curiosity and initiative.
- Utilizes a variety of instructional approaches to engage students.
- Approaches situations with flexibility and creative thinking to identify solutions.
About Graland
A great school never sits still. It keeps going growing and evolving. Graland Country Day School is an independent school in Denver that serves students in preschool kindergarten elementary and middle school. Since the schools founding in 1924 Graland has delivered an intellectually robust character-based educational experience derived from current research about how children learn.
While so much in the world is changing the schools focus remains the same: Graland is faithful to the enduring aspects of its mission while seeking new ways to promote character and intellectual excellence. We inspire students to pursue excellence with passion and intent - academically creatively and in their personal growth as engaged citizens and thoughtful leaders so that they learn to value individual differences and divergent thinking. We are constantly looking for ways to improve our program and keep it relevant for the next generation of students. Guided by our mission values Diversity Equity and Inclusivity Philosophy Statement and strategic plan we go to extraordinary lengths to give children the best education possible.
A great school never sits still. It keeps going growing and evolving. Graland Country Day School is an independent school in Denver that serves students in preschool kindergarten elementary and middle school. Since the schools founding in 1924 Graland has delivered an intellectually robust character-based educational experience derived from current research about how children learn.
While so much in the world is changing the schools focus remains the same: Graland is faithful to the enduring aspects of its mission while seeking new ways to promote character and intellectual excellence. We inspire students to pursue excellence with passion and intent - academically creatively and in their personal growth as engaged citizens and thoughtful leaders so that they learn to value individual differences and divergent thinking. We are constantly looking for ways to improve our program and keep it relevant for the next generation of students. Guided by our mission values Diversity Equity and Inclusivity Philosophy Statement and strategic plan we go to extraordinary lengths to give children the best education possible.
Our current enrollment totals 700 and we have just over 100 faculty members 70 percent of whom have advanced degrees. Gralands faculty and staff enjoy a collaborative supportive environment where each member is encouraged to be a lifelong learner. Professional development onsite childcare a desirable location in the heart of Denver and other benefits make Graland a dynamic inclusive and innovative workplace.
Our Mission
Achieve intellectual excellence
build strong character
enrich learning through the arts and athletics
and prepare our students to be
engaged citizens and thoughtful leaders.
Our Mission
Achieve intellectual excellence
build strong character
enrich learning through the arts and athletics
and prepare our students to be
engaged citizens and thoughtful leaders.
Our Motto: Ascende Omnem Montem - Climb Every Mountain
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Salary is between $55000 - $75000. Benefits include professional development employer-paid health vision dental and life insurance paid time off for school holidays and school vacations as well as participation in a retirement plan. Daily free lunch access to an on-campus workout facility and opportunities based on availability for subsidized on-site child care.
Graland Country Day School is an Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Graland Country Day School to comply fully with all laws barring discrimination against employees or applicants for employment because of race color religion sex age national origin ancestry sexual orientation military discharge status or physical or mental handicap or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran. This policy applies to recruiting hiring placement promotion discipline demotion rates of pay or other compensation employee benefits tuition assistance programs and termination of employment.
(revised 6/4/2025)
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Salary is between $55000 - $75000. Benefits include professional development employer-paid health vision dental and life insurance paid time off for school holidays and school vacations as well as participation in a retirement plan. Daily free lunch access to an on-campus workout facility and opportunities based on availability for subsidized on-site child care.
Graland Country Day School is an Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Graland Country Day School to comply fully with all laws barring discrimination against employees or applicants for employment because of race color religion sex age national origin ancestry sexual orientation military discharge status or physical or mental handicap or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran. This policy applies to recruiting hiring placement promotion discipline demotion rates of pay or other compensation employee benefits tuition assistance programs and termination of employment.
(revised 6/4/2025)
Employment Type
Part-Time
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