LONG TERM SUBTITUTE - UPPER SCHOOL SPANISH TEACHER

Seattle Academy; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Seattle Academy in Seattle seeks a long-term substitute to teach Upper School Spanish from November 30, 2026 for six to eight weeks. The teacher will address heritage speakers and intermediate to advanced students (levels 5 and 7) using an immersive Comprehensible Input approach.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience teaching Spanish, an undergraduate degree, and preferably a Master’s degree. Strong classroom management and collaboration with colleagues are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Spanish or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience teaching Spanish.
• Ability to teach heritage speakers and intermediate to advanced students (levels 5 and 7).
• Immersive, Comprehensible Input-based approach to language teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach Upper School Spanish (grades 6–12) using immersive CI methods.
• Instruct heritage speakers and intermediate to advanced students (levels 5 and 7).
• Collaborate with faculty and contribute to a positive, inclusive learning environment.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Spanish or related field

Master’s degree

Job description

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 from November 30, 2026 . The position will last six to eight paid weeks, with an approximate end date in early- to mid-February. Applicants should be able to teach heritage speakers and intermediate to advanced students (levels 5 and 7) using an immersive, Comprehensible Input-based approach. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience teaching Spanish. An undergraduate degree is 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.

Seattle Academy provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender presentation, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with the applicable federal, state, and local laws.