Elementary Spanish Teacher

Diocese of Trenton; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Diocese of Trenton is seeking a Spanish Teacher for grades 3–6 at the middle school level. You will plan engaging, standards-aligned lessons, foster cultural understanding, and use varied instructional tools to support language development.

Responsibilities include collaboration with colleagues, communicating with parents, maintaining student records, and ongoing professional growth. Requires NJ teaching credentials and fluency in Spanish.

Qualifications

• Requires NJ teaching credential or CE.
• Specialization in Spanish is required.
• Bachelor's or graduate degree, preferably in Spanish.
• Fluency in Spanish is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement lesson plans aligned with Diocesan curriculum.
• Plan and use instructional strategies reflecting diverse learning needs.
• Educate students on the culture and history of Spanish-speaking countries.
• Use varied teaching tools and technology to develop reading, writing and speaking skills.
• Create age-appropriate lesson plans and activities.
• Monitor student performance and maintain records.
• Communicate with parents/guardians and collaborate with staff.
• Participate in in-service programs and staff meetings.

Skills

Fluency in Spanish

Education

New Jersey Teaching Certificate or Certificate of Eligibility (CE)

Subject Matter Specialization in Spanish

Bachelor's Degree or Graduate degree preferably in Spanish

Fluency in Spanish

Job description

• Position Type: Middle School Teaching/ World Language - Spanish

Spanish Teacher ( Grades 3rd, 4th, 5th,6th,)

Qualifications:

• New Jersey Teaching Certificate or Certificate of Eligibility (CE)
• Subject Matter Specialization in Spanish
• Bachelor's Degree or Graduate degree preferably in Spanish
• Fluency in Spanish

Essential Functions:

• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of Diocesan curriculum and show written evidence of preparation as required.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• Educate students on the culture and history of countries that speak Spanish.
• Use a variety of age appropriate teaching tools for the purpose of teaching students to read, write, and speak Spanish including special equipment, and instructional technology as appropriate.
• Create age appropriate lesson plans and prepare classroom activities.
• Set appropriate tasks and challenges for assessments.
• Foster and encourage intellectual curiosity and creativity.
• Monitor and evaluate student performance and maintain student records.
• Establish and maintain consistent routines.
• Participate in in-service programs as needed and attend faculty/staff meetings as assigned by administration.
• Communicate and relate well with parents/guardians, administration, colleagues, and others through written and oral communication.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, administration, and staff.
• Model professional and Christian behavior and demonstrate the morals and values contained in the Gospels including discretion, judgment, and integrity.
• Perform other duties as assigned by administration and its representatives.

Physical Demands:

• Stand for most of the day.
• Sit with and lean over students, as well as bend, crouch, stoop, kneel and crawl to assist individuals as permitted by social distancing regulations.
• Balance and walk around the classrooms. Reach out and above with hands and arms, up to interactive white board and bulletin board height.
• Reach out and above with hands and arms; up to interactive white board and bulletin board height.
• Climb stairs and/or use an elevator.
• Push or pull carts with educational equipment.
• Climb or stand on a short ladder.
• Manipulate educational tools such as scissors, hole punchers, tactile materials when appropriate.
• Verbalize, listen, hear, and see including close vision.