Classroom Teacher / World Languages Spanish Language Teacher

Job Description:

Position Title: Spanish Language Teacher

Department: Modern and Classical Languages

Reports To: Vice President for Academic Affairs/ Modern and Classical Languages Department Chair

Beginning/end date of position: August 17, 2026

Notre Dame High School is seeking an enthusiastic teaching professional with excellent subject knowledge to join our Modern and Classical Language faculty. We seek motivated individuals with a keen interest in encouraging and inspiring students to love and become proficient in the acquisition of a second language.

" To learn a language is to have one more window from which to look at the world" - Chinese Proverb

Position Summary:

To be a successful teacher in this position, the candidate must have a strong background in the teaching of Spanish as a second language, have an understanding of how students learn, be able to create effective assessments and provide actionable feedback. Candidates must also possess a professional growth mindset, always focusing on improving practice in the classroom. The candidate must also be able to work collectively on school and departmental improvement goals and be willing to provide coverage time during the school day of various non-teaching duties.

Departmental Responsibilities:

• Teach 5 periods of Spanish language in a rotating 7 period schedule
• Teach all levels of Spanish including but not limited to AP and ECE (UCONN Early College Experience) Spanish
• Design lessons for each course taught that are engaging, student-centered, and focused on developing transferable skills such as writing, critical thinking, and presenting to peers
• Understands the World Readiness Standards For World Languages. Will also incorporate the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines which describe what our students will be able to do in real-world situations
• Design effective formative and summative assessments that measure student learning and that provide students with actionable feedback leading to growth

Professional Responsibilities

• Working hours are 7:50 am to 3:00 pm
• Be a teacher advisor for approximately 15 students
• Contact parents of underperforming students or where there is concern for their learning
• Effectively use technology to enhance student learning and be aware of the new challenges posed by its use
• Collaborate with the Academic Center and be aware of students with 504s and IEPs and make sure their accommodations are met.
• Perform other duties such as class coverages and attend department and faculty meetings
• Attend school events such as graduation, parent conferences, and open houses organized by the office of admission
• Teach an experiential learning course (NDXL) lasting one week
• Be a good representative of the school in and outside of the building
• Be involved in the extracurricular and co-curricular lives of your students.
• Be mindful of posting on social media as employees of the school are its best representatives

Attributes:

• Must have at least an undergraduate college degree in the field from an accredited institution. Advanced degree is preferable but not required
• 1-5 years of teaching experience is preferred
• Encourages students to be global citizens linguistically and culturally. Aims to develop their comprehension and speaking skills, and to develop ease and confidence in reading and writing skills. Introduces them to the joy of learning a language

Interested candidates should send an electronic application that includes a brief cover letter, résumé and the names and contact information of three to five references. Please submit these materials as one combined attachment in Word or PDF format with "Spanish Language Position" in the subject line to: rvalencia@notredamehs.com.