Lower School Spanish Teacher

Miamiarch; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Miamiarch is seeking a full-time Lower School Spanish Teacher to engage with students in grades 1-6 at Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart. The ideal candidate must exhibit native or native-like fluency in Spanish, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and three to five years of teaching experience.

The role involves creating a supportive educational environment while fostering inclusion, diversity, and effective use of technology in teaching. Commitment to professional growth and the Sacred Heart network's mission is essential.

Qualifications

• At least three to five years of teaching experience is preferred.
• Intercultural competency and commitment to supporting diversity.
• Commitment to ongoing professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Teach students in grades 1-6 to read, write, listen, and speak in Spanish.
• Organize and manage classroom to meet program goals.
• Create and define goals for lesson plans and evaluate student performance.

Skills

Native or native-like fluency in Spanish

Effective use of technology

Commitment to social justice and diversity

Enthusiasm for teaching students of all abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Spanish or related field

Job description

Lower School Spanish Teacher

Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart School is seeking a full-time Lower School Spanish Teacher with expertise in teaching students in grades 1-6. Under the direct leadership of the Lower School Head, the Associate Lower School Head, in collaboration with the M-12 Discipline Chair, and guided by the Goals and Criteria, he/she will work independently and collaboratively to provide a stimulating and developmentally appropriate educational environment for all learners.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:

• A commitment to the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart network schools as articulated in the school mission.
• Strategically implement a variety of tools to teach students to read, write, listen to, and speak in Spanish.
• Organizing and managing a classroom environment to accomplish program goals safely and effectively.
• Supporting students as they develop skills and attitudes which are essential to realize their full potential.
• Modeling certain attributes of intelligence - academic, spiritual, and emotional – while demonstrating our belief in the dignity of all the students we serve.
• Creating and defining goals and objectives for unit and daily lesson plans; preparing classroom activities; organizing teaching materials; evaluating student performance; maintaining classroom records; and managing time effectively.
• Submitting grade reports and student comments at specified intervals.
• Holding conferences with students, parents, administrators, and other professionals.
• Engaging in curriculum reviews and collaborating on Discipline initiatives.
• Participating in faculty meetings, liturgies, chapels, retreats, school assemblies, and special events such as, but not limited to, back-to-school night and admissions showcases.
• Utilizing cognitive science and educational research to inform teaching practices.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Native or native-like fluency in Spanish.
• A Bachelor’s degree is required, in Spanish or a related field.
• At least three to five years of teaching experience is preferred.
• Intercultural competency and a commitment to supporting social justice, inclusion, and diversity as articulated in the Sacred Heart Goals & Criteria.
• Commitment to ongoing professional growth.
• Enthusiasm for teaching students of all abilities.
• Demonstrated success with effective use of technology.

Please note: In addition to the eligibility requirements indicated in the Archdiocese of Miami Policy "Creating and Maintaining a Safe Environment for Children and Vulnerable Adults," the selected candidate for this entity must undergo a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse and be granted a determination of eligibility as a condition of employment. For more information on the Clearinghouse please visit info.flclearinghouse.com .