Spanish Teacher 4th5th Grades

Position Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging student-centered lessons aligned with ACTFL proficiency standards.
• Teach Spanish language and culture with an emphasis on comprehension communication and vocabulary development.
• Utilize a variety of instructional strategies including storytelling comprehensible input music technology and authentic resources.
• Plans and implements a curriculum that is vertically aligned with lower and middle school world language courses.

• Design and administer formative and summative assessments to evaluate student progress.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to students to support language acquisition.
• Maintain accurate records of student performance and communicate progress to parents and administration.
• Effectively use our current learning management system Canvas.

• Create a positive inclusive and structured classroom environment.
• Establish clear expectations and routines to promote student responsibility and engagement.
• Encourage active participation in class discussions and language practice.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues the 4-8th grade department chair and the 4/5 Dean of Students to develop interdisciplinary projects and align curriculum.
• Participate in faculty meetings professional development and school events.
• Stay current with best practices in world language instruction and middle school pedagogy.

• Serve on 4/5 grade level teams and participate in daily student life and community-building activities.
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians regarding student progress and classroom updates.
• Support extracurricular activities such as language clubs or cultural events as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned such as carline or recess.
• Recognize that health and safety is a responsibility of every employee take responsible care of self and others and comply with the schools health and safety policies and protocols.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Spanish and/or Education
• Masters degree preferred
• State teaching certification
• Teaching experience with elementary-aged students required

• Demonstrated ability to speak read and write in Spanish at an advanced level
• Experience working studying or collaborating across cultures especially within Spanish-speaking environments
• Strong writing skills
• Knowledge of upper elementary developmental needs
• Appropriate language acquisition strategies for upper elementary school students
• Ability to integrate technology into instruction and effectively use our learning management system
• Strong classroom management and communication skills
• Passion for teaching elementary and fostering a love of language and world culture in students
• Preference to candidates with coaching experience or expressed willingness to coach or direct activities