Lower School Spanish Teacher (Grades 3-5)

Raleigh, WV - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 22 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Ravenscroft School seeks a Lower School Spanish Teacher (Grades 35) to join a community of educators committed to diversity equity inclusion and student-centered learning.

This role provides engaging differentiated Spanish instruction aligned with ACTFL best practices and proficiency standards. The ideal candidate is innovative growth-oriented and passionate about supporting the intellectual emotional and social development of Lower School students while building authentic relationships within our school community.

Reports to: Head of Lower School

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

What Youll Do

Instruction & Curriculum:

Provide student-centereddifferentiated Spanish instruction aligned with ACTFL standards and current best practices
Challenge and support diverse learners by adjusting instructional strategies to meet individual needs
Collaborate with Lower Middle and Upper School World Language colleagues to ensure vertical curriculum alignment

Assessment & Communication:

Write narrative report cards in English and provide written feedback on student progress
Grade assignments and assess student performance
Communicate clearly and professionally in English with parents and families through conferences written correspondence and electronic communication
Collaborate effectively with colleagues and administrators using strong written and verbal English communication skills

Community Engagement:

Partner positively and professionally with students families and colleagues.
Collaborate with the PK2 Spanish teacher to plan and implement Lower School cultural events and celebrations such as Hispanic Heritage Month

A full list of essential functions and additional details will be shared during the interview process.

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelors Degree in Spanish or Foreign Language Education
ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) rating of Advanced Low or higher in Spanish; unless a Native Spanish speaker
Demonstrated professional fluency in English sufficient enough to perform documentation assessments and family communication responsibilities
Passion for teaching Spanish to elementary-aged students
Strong written verbal and technology skills
Cultural competence empathy and a commitment to working within a diverse community

Preferred:

Masters Degree
Previous experience teaching to elementary aged students
Experience developing and teaching a proficiency-based curriculum

Work Environment and Physical Demands

This position requires prolonged periods of standing and active classroom engagement. The role includes regular movement throughout the classroom and campus as well are participation in school events and activities.

Required Experience:

Ravenscroft School seeks a Lower School Spanish Teacher (Grades 35) to join a community of educators committed to diversity equity inclusion and student-centered learning.This role provides engaging differentiated Spanish instruction aligned with ACTFL best practices and proficiency standards. The i...