Long Term Substitute - Upper School Spanish Teacher

Seattle Academy; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Seattle Academy is seeking a long-term substitute for Upper School Spanish starting August 17, 2026 for the 26-27 school year. The ideal candidate will teach novice through intermediate students using a comprehensible input-based approach.

Required: undergraduate degree; 3–5 years of experience teaching Spanish; Master’s degree preferred. The school values growth mindset, engagement, and collaboration with students, families and colleagues.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience teaching Spanish.
• Undergraduate degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience with comprehensible input-based instruction is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach Upper School Spanish (levels 1–3) for the 26–27 school year.
• Use comprehensible input-based instruction to engage students.
• Collaborate with colleagues and families to support student learning.

Skills

Teaching Spanish

Classroom Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education/Spanish

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Details

Posted: 28-Jul-26

Location: Seattle, Washington

Type: Full Time

Categories Foreign Languages

Substitute Teacher

Long Term Substitute - Upper School Spanish Teacher

SEATTLE ACADEMY is a dynamic community that challenges students to question, imagine, and create in order to contribute boldly to a changing world. This mission comes alive in our urban school setting where we serve grades 6 – 12 in a vibrant, independent school environment.

Our diverse faculty is exceptionally qualified, strong academically, and combines rich life experience with passion for their disciplines. Our teaching philosophy is geared toward our mission and guiding principles of Culture of Performance, College, and Life, Know the Kid, and Inclusive Community.

We invite you to join our team in making this mission a reality for our students as a long-term substitute, teaching Upper School Spanish starting August 17, 2026 for the 26-27 school year. Applicants should be able to teach novice through intermediate students (levels 1-3) using a comprehensible input-based approach. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience teaching Spanish. Undergraduate degree required. A Master’s degree is preferred.

Key Characteristics For This Position Include

• A growth mindset with a passion for your subject matter and an engaging learning environment;
• Desire, interest, and enthusiasm for working with upper school-aged students;
• A willingness to incorporate social-emotional learning competencies (social awareness, relationship skills, self-awareness, self-management, responsible decision-making) into the subject matter;
• Strong organizational and communication abilities;
• Agility, influence, negotiation, and strong judgment & decision-making skills;
• Ability to work effectively with all constituent groups - teachers, parents, students, and administrative teams;
• Experience with addressing student behavior; and
• Creative and imaginative problem-solver.

About Seattle Academy Of Arts And Sciences

SEATTLE ACADEMY is a dynamic, urban prep school in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. Our 1,111 students in grades 6-12 participate in challenging and engaging academic, arts, athletics, outdoor, travel, and service programs.

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