Long Term Spanish Substitute Teacher

Description

School Name: St. Gregory the Great Catholic School

Location: 15315 Stonebridge Parkway, San Diego, CA 92131

Reports to: Principal

Employment Type: Full Time

Length of Work Year: August 18th - October 26th

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Pay Rate: $28/hour

St. Gregory the Great Catholic School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Spanish teacher to provide engaging Spanish instruction. The ideal candidate will foster a love of language and culture while building foundational Spanish vocabulary and conversational skills appropriate for elementary learners.

Teaching Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver age-appropriate Spanish lessons for K-5 grade students.
• Plan and implement lessons for middle school Spanish 1 and Spanish 2 students.
• Introduce and reinforce basic Spanish vocabulary, phrases, songs, and cultural traditions.
• Create a positive, engaging classroom environment that supports active learning.
• Collaborate with K-5 homeroom teachers to integrate Spanish learning with grade-level themes when possible.
• Maintain classroom management that fosters respect, participation, and curiosity.
• Communicate with administration regarding student progress and curriculum needs.
• Input grades into FACTS gradebook.
• Submit weekly lesson plans to the principal.

Requirements

Religious Qualifications

• Active, practicing Roman Catholic (preferred)
• Respects and understands a Catholic school philosophy

Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Spanish, or a related field (teaching credential preferred).
• Fluency in Spanish (oral and written).
• Experience working with elementary school students.
• Strong classroom management and organizational skills.
• Commitment to the mission and values of a Catholic school environment.

Physical Requirements

To successfully meet the needs of the students in his/her care, the preschool aide must:

• Spend the majority of the day standing in the classroom. While standing the aide will frequently hold objects they are working with or demonstrating
• Sit on an occasional basis when developing lesson plans, grading, etc.
• Walk through the classroom and be able to maneuver in tight spaces between desks. Walk on both even and uneven surfaces.
• Deal with students while kneeling or squatting, stooping, or bending.
• Reach at, below, or above shoulder height with the dominant upper extremity; may require trunk or neck rotation to look back at the class.
• Assist in moving childrens desks and chairs to change the layout of the classroom to influence the learning situation. It is occasionally necessary to lift and carry boxes weighing up to 25 pounds from the office to classrooms.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to be inside the classroom. The employee is required to be mobile to, from, and within the classroom and preschool environment, as well as maneuver throughout the school facility to attend meetings, trainings, and other work-related events. The employee may be required to conduct trips to, from, and within various city and county-wide locations to attend trainings or workshops.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

St. Gregory the Great, as part of the Catholic Diocese of San Diego, is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.