K-8 Spanish Teacher
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Job Location:
Alexandria, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
17 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: K8 Spanish Teacher
Location: Queen of Apostles Catholic School West Alexandria VA
About Queen of Apostles Catholic School
Queen of Apostles Catholic School located in a peaceful and secure neighborhood just off I-395 and Duke Street is a well-established institution known for its dedication to academic excellence faith formation and social development. With over 60 years of history we have built a strong supportive community of students and families from diverse international backgrounds including Latin America Africa Asia and Europe.
Our small class sizes and modern facilities create an ideal learning environment where students are known and challenged. Rooted in the values of faith excellence and joy our mission is clear: to help every student become a saint. Through prayer the Sacraments and service to others students grow in friendship with Christ. We are proud of our alumni many of whom attend top high schools in Northern Virginia including Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology and St. Stephens & St. Agnes School.
Job Description
Queen of Apostles Catholic School is seeking a passionate and knowledgeable K8 Spanish Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate will bring strong subject matter expertise in Spanish language instruction and a deep appreciation for cultural diversity engaging students across elementary and middle school grade levels.
This teacher will cultivate language proficiency cultural awareness and confidence in communication while fostering a classroom environment where students are challenged academically supported socially and formed spiritually.
Key Responsibilities
Instruction & Language Development
Teach Spanish to students in grades K8 delivering engaging standards-based instruction appropriate for a range of developmental levels.
Build foundational skills in listening speaking reading and writing with increasing rigor through the middle school grades.
Incorporate cultural elements from Spanish-speaking countries to deepen students global awareness and appreciation.
Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs and language abilities.
Faith Integration
Integrate Catholic values and traditions into language instruction where appropriate.
Expose students to prayers songs and cultural expressions of the Catholic faith in Spanish-speaking communities.
Classroom Environment
Create a welcoming structured and interactive classroom that encourages risk-taking and active participation in language learning.
Foster respect for diverse cultures and perspectives.
Collaboration
Work collaboratively with colleagues to support cross-curricular connections and school-wide initiatives.
Partner with classroom teachers to reinforce language learning where appropriate.
Student Support & Communication
Assess student progress regularly and provide meaningful constructive feedback.
Maintain clear and consistent communication with parents regarding student growth and performance.
Professional Growth
Participate in ongoing professional development and remain current in best practices for world language instruction and Catholic education.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Spanish Education or a related field (Masters degree preferred)
Fluency in Spanish (native or near-native proficiency preferred)
Teaching certification (preferred) or willingness to pursue certification
Experience teaching Spanish to elementary and/or middle school students
Strong commitment to Catholic education and the mission of Queen of Apostles
Ability to differentiate instruction across a wide range of grade levels
Excellent communication collaboration and classroom management skills
Why Join Us
At Queen of Apostles we provide a nurturing and mission-driven environment where educators are valued as essential contributors to our community. We believe each teacher brings unique gifts and we are committed to supporting professional growth while fostering a collaborative and faith-filled culture.
This is a unique opportunity to inspire students across all grade levelshelping them develop language skills cultural understanding and a deeper appreciation for the global Church.
To Apply
Please submit your resume and cover letter to the Leadership Team at:
Join us in helping every student become a saint!
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Management
- Communication skills
- Algebra
- Behavior Management
- Classroom Experience
- Lesson Planning
- Preschool Experience
- Teaching
- Training & Development
- Experience with Children
- Writing Skills
