Founding Part-Time Spanish Teacher | Proficiency-Driven

Davis School Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Davis School Chicago is seeking a Part-Time Founding Spanish Teacher to help build a rigorous, college-preparatory Spanish program in downtown Chicago. The role focuses on instruction of Spanish I and II, with ambition to reach AP levels, in a proudly Jewish setting.

The successful candidate will teach in Spanish 90% of the time, design standards-based lessons, differentiate for diverse learners, and collaborate across disciplines to shape a culture of excellence and innovation in language

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• Spanish fluency required.
• Illinois Professional Educator License in high school Spanish preferred; National Board Certification a plus.
• 3+ years of teaching experience preferred; world-language teaching a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach sections of Spanish I and II as assigned.
• Design standards-based lessons to promote language acquisition.
• Create immersive environments to practice speaking and writing in Spanish.
• Differentiate instruction to support diverse learners.
• Use educational technology to enhance engagement and achievement.
• Assess progress with formative and summative measures.
• Collaborate to develop a vertically aligned Spanish curriculum.
• Teach for real proficiency aligned to ACTFL standards.

Skills

Warm and relational

Proficiency-driven teaching

Culture bridge

Entrepreneurial builder

Curious thinker

Rooted and forward-looking

Commitment to Jewish life

Collaborative culture-builder

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Illinois Professional Educator License preferred

National Board Certification a plus

Job description

Davis School Chicago is seeking a Part-Time Founding Spanish Teacher to help build a rigorous, college-preparatory Spanish program in downtown Chicago. The role focuses on instruction of Spanish I and II, with ambition to reach AP levels, in a proudly Jewish setting.

The successful candidate will teach in Spanish 90% of the time, design standards-based lessons, differentiate for diverse learners, and collaborate across disciplines to shape a culture of excellence and innovation in language