K-4 Spanish Teacher | Long-Term Sub | Innovative & Inclusive

Catherine Cook School; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Catherine Cook School is seeking a vibrant Spanish teacher for a long-term substitute in Chicago, on-site. The role focuses on building listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills with a foundation in grammar and vocabulary for primary grades.

The ideal candidate differentiates instruction for diverse learners, uses a Comprehensible-Input approach, and engages families and colleagues through collaborative planning and ongoing assessment.

Qualifications

• Experience differentiating learning for a wide range of children’s abilities and interests.
• Ability to develop academically challenging, appropriately differentiated Spanish curricula.
• Knowledge of world language instruction best practices and assessment strategies.
• Ability to incorporate DEI and SEL principles into language teaching.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to weekly duties and administrative tasks.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to grow professionally.
• Proactively communicate progress of work with internal and external collaborators.
• Grow culture of belonging and wellness through DEI and SEL efforts.
• Serve as an ambassador for Enrollment Management and Development efforts.
• Use Google and Outlook for collaboration and communication.

Skills

TPR/TPRS instruction

Comprehensible-Input approach

Differentiated instruction

Spanish language teaching

Tools

Google Workspace

Outlook

Job description

Catherine Cook School is seeking a vibrant Spanish teacher for a long-term substitute in Chicago, on-site. The role focuses on building listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills with a foundation in grammar and vocabulary for primary grades.

The ideal candidate differentiates instruction for diverse learners, uses a Comprehensible-Input approach, and engages families and colleagues through collaborative planning and ongoing assessment.