Elementary Spanish Teacher

Miamiarch; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Miamiarch seeks a qualified full-time Spanish Teacher for St. Helen Catholic School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida for the 2026-27 school year. The role involves teaching Spanish to elementary students, fostering higher order thinking skills, and planning effective instruction.

The ideal candidate will have a BS/BA in Education or Spanish and a Florida K-12 teaching certificate. Strong communication skills and familiarity with innovative teaching technologies are essential.

Qualifications

• Must obtain catechetical certification from the Archdiocese of Miami Office of Catechesis within three years.
• Experience in teaching Elementary and Middle School Spanish preferred.
• Supportive and respectful of the mission and tenets of the Roman Catholic Church.

Responsibilities

• Help students learn Spanish and apply higher order thinking skills.
• Plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program.
• Perform all duties in alignment with the mission of the Catholic Archdiocese of Miami.

Skills

Presentation skills

Innovative instructional technologies

Proficiency with interactive boards

Oral and written communication skills

Education

BS/BA Degree in Education or Spanish

Florida Department of Education K-12 teaching certificate for Spanish

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

School Faculty - Elementary - St. Helen Catholic School

Elementary Spanish Teacher
Published: 05/22/2026

St. Helen Catholic School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida has an opening for a qualified full-time Spanish Teacher for the 2026-27 school year, to teach at the Elementary level. This candidate will help students learn Spanish and apply higher order thinking skills. This teacher will be required to plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program. The Spanish Teacher performs all duties and responsibilities in alignment with the mission, vision, and values of the Catholic Archdiocese of Miami. Salary will vary based on certification and years of experience.

Qualifications:

• BS/BA Degree in Education or Spanish.
• Florida Department of Education K-12 teaching certificate for Spanish.
• Must obtain catechetical certification from the Archdiocese of Miami Office of Catechesis within three years of hire.
• Experience in teaching Elementary and Middle School Spanish preferred.
• Strong presentation skills with use of innovative instructional technologies.
• Proficiency with interactive boards, MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent oral and written English-language communication skills, including clear speaking voice.
• Supportive and respectful of the mission and tenets of the Roman Catholic Church; experience in Roman Catholic environment preferred.
• Must have a professional demeanor, including adherence to dress code.

Please note: In addition to the eligibility requirements indicated in the Archdiocese of Miami Policy "Creating and Maintaining a Safe Environment for Children and Vulnerable Adults," the selected candidate must undergo a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse and be granted a determination of eligibility as a condition of employment. For more information on the Clearinghouse please visit: www.info.flclearinghouse.com/ .