High School Spanish Teacher

Reports to:         High School Principal                                       Department:      World Languages
FLSA Status:       Exempt                                                                FTE:                       1.0

Salary Range:    $53,000 – $105,925

WHO WE ARE

Eastside Catholic School is an educational community of faith, guided by Catholic tradition and teachings, where students in grades six through twelve learn to integrate their thinking and believing in ways that encourage intellectual excellence, nurture relationships and inspire a life of leadership and service to others. Founded by parents in 1980, the school is governed by an elected board of trustees. It is the only seven‐year, co‐educational Catholic school on the Eastside, and offers a comprehensive college preparatory curriculum.

We offer extensive professional development opportunities, competitive salaries, and a supportive community in an extraordinary work environment. Our comprehensive benefits package includes paid medical, dental, vision, long-term disability and life insurance, a 401k match, free parking, and lunch on most school days.  Staff employees are afforded accrued vacation and sick leave and most school holidays.

JOB SUMMARY

Eastside Catholic School is seeking High School Spanish teacher in the World Languages Department for the 2024-25 school year, with availability to start immediately. The successful candidate is an educator who will foster growth in students’ understanding and appreciation of Spanish language and culture. The ideal candidate is passionate about Spanish language education, able to work collaboratively and desire to contribute to a faith-based educational community.

Specific Responsibilities

• Establish clear objectives for assigned lessons, learning targets and projects and communicate these to students, following the department’s curriculum
• Collaborate with the World Languages Department faculty to align curriculum while conveying new ideas and best practices
• Plan and teach five Spanish sections, levels I and III, utilizing current pedagogical best practices
• Develop the curriculum materials, syllabus, outlines and assessments in alignment with the department
• Monitor and assess each student’s development and progress
• Participate in all faculty, department and committee meetings as required
• Serve as a Mentor teacher to a group of 15-18 students

Required Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Strong understanding of and experience delivering beginning Spanish through advanced-level coursework at the high school level
  Experience with differentiated instruction to serve all students in a classroom
• Proficiency with classroom technology
• Ability to build positive relationships and maintain open communication with students and families
• Excellent interpersonal, collaborative and organizational skills
• A commitment to practices that promote equity, inclusion and a sense of belonging

Education and experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Spanish or related field
• Native or near-native fluency
• Teaching certificate, credential or equivalent successful experience teaching in classroom settings
• Knowledge of the culture, history and practices of Spanish-speaking communities

Please send a cover letter, resume and references directly to employment@eastsidecatholic.org