Middle School Spanish Teacher

The Archdiocese of Hartford; Whitneyville (CT); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Archdiocese of Hartford seeks a part-time Middle School Spanish Teacher for St. Rita School to foster a love of language and Catholic values among grades 6–8.

You will build engaging lessons that prepare students for high school language study and participate in faith-based school life. The ideal candidate holds a 4-year degree in Spanish or related field with state World Languages certification and prior middle school teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Spanish, Secondary Education, or a related field.
• Valid State Teaching Certification in World Languages (Spanish) or eligibility for diocesan certification preferred.
• Previous experience teaching middle school or adolescent learners is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Create a supportive, faith-filled, and academically rigorous classroom environment.
• Teach Spanish to students in grades 6 through 8 and prepare them for high school-level language study.
• Integrate Catholic values and teachings into daily instruction.
• Lead students in daily prayer, participate in school liturgies, and support campus ministry and service-learning initiatives.
• Design and implement engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans aligned with diocesan standards.
• Focus on speaking, listening, reading, and writing using communicative and immersion-based techniques.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs and accommodations.
• Establish clear expectations, routines, and positive reinforcement for a structured, safe learning environment.
• Utilize formative and summative assessments and provide timely feedback.
• Maintain regular, professional communication with parents via school portal, email, and conferences.
• Collaborate with middle school team members, PLCs, and administration to support student success.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Spanish, Secondary Education, or a related field

Valid State Teaching Certification in World Languages (Spanish) or eligibility for diocesan certification

Job description

• Base Pay $18.00 - $22.00 / Year
• Job Category Part-time Middle School Spanish Teacher, Catholic Middle School Spanish Teacher
• Industry Part-time Middle School World Language Teaching, Middle School Spanish Teaching
• Employee Type Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Manage Others No

Description

Middle School Spanish Teacher (Part-time)

The Middle School Spanish Teacher is responsible for creating a supportive, faith-filled, and academically rigorous classroom environment. The ideal candidate will foster a love for the Spanish language and Hispanic cultures while integrating Catholic values and teachings into daily instruction. This position involves teaching Spanish to students in grades 6 through 8, preparing them for high school-level language study, and actively participating in the school's spiritual and community life.

Faith Formation & Community

Model Catholic Values: Maintain a classroom atmosphere rooted in the Gospel message that promotes mutual respect, kindness, and charity.

Spiritual Leadership: Lead students in daily prayer, participate in school liturgies, and support the campus ministry and service-learning initiatives.

Cultural Integration: Highlight the rich Catholic heritage, traditions, and history within the global Spanish-speaking world.

Instructional Design & Classroom Management

Curriculum Development: Design and implement engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans aligned with diocesan standards

Language Acquisition: Focus on the four core components of language learning: speaking, listening, reading, and writing, utilizing communicative and immersion-based techniques.

Differentiated Instruction: Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet the diverse learning needs, styles, and accommodation plans of middle school students.

Classroom Culture: Establish clear expectations, routines, and positive reinforcement strategies to maintain a structured, safe, and productive learning environment.

Assessment & Communication

Student Evaluation: Utilize both formative and summative assessments to measure student progress, providing timely and constructive feedback.

Parent Engagement: Maintain regular, professional communication with parents and guardians regarding student academic progress and behavioral growth via the school portal, email, and conferences.

Collaboration: Work closely with middle school team members, professional learning communities (PLCs), and administration to support student success and school-wide initiatives.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Spanish, Secondary Education, or a related field from an accredited institution.

Certification: Valid State Teaching Certification in World Languages (Spanish) or eligibility for diocesan certification preferred.

Experience: Previous experience teaching middle school or adolescent learners is highly desirable.

Faith Alignment: A practicing Catholic in good standing is preferred, with a deep commitment to the mission of Catholic education.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to assist students, navigate classroom and campus environments, and lift or move instructional materials up to 20 pounds as needed.

Summary

St. Rita School the place to be, where the love of Christ is lived and shared.

This position is eligible for CT paid sick leave and voluntary retirement participation (employee contributions only). Benefits are subject to applicable eligibility requirements, plan terms, and Archdiocesan policies. When determining salaries, the following factors are carefully considered for each individual position: level and scope of responsibilities, required education, required skills and relevant experience, internal and external equity, and the department’s budget.