Classroom Teacher / World Languages Middle School Spanish Certificate: Spanish, 7-12 (023)

Job Description:

Middle School Spanish Teacher

Position Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education: Bachelor's 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 D'Alessio, Assistant Principal, at adalessio.stritaschool@gmail.com. Job opened until filled.