Middle School Spanish Teacher

St. Rita Schoolthe place to be where the love of Christ is lived and shared.

This position is eligible for CT paid sick leave and voluntary retirement participation (employee contributions only). Benefits are subject to applicable eligibility requirements plan terms and Archdiocesan policies. When determining salaries the following factors are carefully considered for each individual position: level and scope of responsibilities required education required skills and relevant experience internal and external equity and the departments budget.

Middle School Spanish Teacher (Part-time)

The Middle School Spanish Teacher is responsible for creating a supportive faith-filled and academically rigorous classroom environment. The ideal candidate will foster a love for the Spanish language and Hispanic cultures while integrating Catholic values and teachings into daily instruction. This position involves teaching Spanish to students in grades 6 through 8 preparing them for high school-level language study and actively participating in the schools spiritual and community life.

Faith Formation & Community

Model Catholic Values: Maintain a classroom atmosphere rooted in the Gospel message that promotes mutual respect kindness and charity.

Spiritual Leadership: Lead students in daily prayer participate in school liturgies and support the campus ministry and service-learning initiatives.

Cultural Integration: Highlight the rich Catholic heritage traditions and history within the global Spanish-speaking world.

Instructional Design & Classroom Management

Curriculum Development: Design and implement engaging age-appropriate lesson plans aligned with diocesan standards

Language Acquisition: Focus on the four core components of language learning: speaking listening reading and writing utilizing communicative and immersion-based techniques.

Differentiated Instruction: Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet the diverse learning needs styles and accommodation plans of middle school students.

Classroom Culture: Establish clear expectations routines and positive reinforcement strategies to maintain a structured safe and productive learning environment.

Assessment & Communication

Student Evaluation: Utilize both formative and summative assessments to measure student progress providing timely and constructive feedback.

Parent Engagement: Maintain regular professional communication with parents and guardians regarding student academic progress and behavioral growth via the school portal email and conferences.

Collaboration: Work closely with middle school team members professional learning communities (PLCs) and administration to support student success and school-wide initiatives.

Education: Bachelors Degree in Spanish Secondary Education or a related field from an accredited institution.

Certification: Valid State Teaching Certification in World Languages (Spanish) or eligibility for diocesan certification preferred.

Experience: Previous experience teaching middle school or adolescent learners is highly desirable.

Faith Alignment: A practicing Catholic in good standing is preferred with a deep commitment to the mission of Catholic education.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to assist students navigate classroom and campus environments and lift or move instructional materials up to 20 pounds as needed.

Qualified applicants must send a cover letter and resume to Sr. Anne DAlessio Assistant Principal at . Job opened until filled.

Required Experience:

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