Long-Term Substitute Teacher- Upper School Spanish

Washington International School; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Charlotte is seeking an experienced Upper School Spanish teacher for a long-term substitute position from September 2025 to January 2026. This role requires a strong commitment to teaching, with responsibilities including teaching Spanish across various levels and assessing student performance. The ideal candidate will possess a solid educational background in Spanish and a passion for fostering an engaging learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Spanish is required.
• Understanding of ACTFL proficiency standards essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach 4 class sections (Levels 1-4).
• Assess students’ academic performance, including regular grading.
• Provide 1:1 support to students during office hours.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to demonstrate patience, dedication, compassion, and respect for students

Promotes critical and creative thinking

Proficient in using technology to support education

Strong classroom management and organizational skills

Demonstrated commitment to intercultural competence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Spanish or a related World Language

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Charlotte Latin School is seeking an experienced Upper School Spanish teacher to fulfill a long-term substitute position. This position is expected to begin in September 2025 and end in January 2026. This position is ideal for motivated teachers with a knowledge of ACTFL standards and a particular passion for teaching Upper School students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach 4 class sections (Levels 1-4).
• Collaborate with colleagues on lesson plans, grading, and assessment practices.
• Assess students’ academic performance, including regular grading through assigning and grading regular homework assignments, formative assessments, and summative assessments.
• Provide 1:1 support to students during office hours, before and after school.
• Engage with colleagues to maintain Latin’s strong culture of collegiality.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Experience teaching Spanish is required.
• A bachelor's degree in Spanish or a related World Language is required; a Master's is preferred
• An understanding of ACTFL proficiency standards and how they apply to language acquisition.
• OPI rating of Advanced High or above preferred

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to demonstrate patience, dedication, compassion, and respect for students
• Promotes critical and creative thinking
• Proficient in using technology to support education
• Promotes a safe classroom environment that supports student learning and is conducive to individualized and small-group instruction
• Strong classroom management and organizational skills
• Demonstrated commitment to intercultural competence with an appreciation for diverse perspectives, identities, and lived experiences
• Maintain a philosophical alignment with our core values and curriculum and instruction, which can be found on our website:www.charlottelatin.org, including a commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.