Part Time Spanish Teacher

Christ's Church Academy; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Christ's Church Academy in Jacksonville, FL, is seeking a part-time Upper School Spanish teacher to bring subject-matter expertise and a passion for engaging young learners. You will work with the Upper School Principal and Head of School to provide Biblically integrated instruction designed to develop knowledge and character.

The position requires 3–5 years of experience, a bachelor’s degree, and Florida DOE certification; ACSI certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of experience in an academic environment.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in education or a subject field.
• Must have or be willing to obtain Florida Department of Education certification.
• Must have or be willing to obtain ACSI certification.

Responsibilities

• Reflect the mission of the school by disciplining students and helping them to know Jesus, be transformed by Jesus, and be on mission with Jesus.
• Maintains a professional and orderly classroom environment conducive to student learning and safety.
• Integrate Biblical principles and the Christian philosophy of education throughout lesson plans, curriculum, classroom instruction, and activities.
• Implement best teaching practices with varied instructional methods and data-driven instruction.
• Utilize instructional strategies to keep students actively engaged in learning.
• Establish and communicate realistic student expectations and classroom rules.
• Develop and maintain lesson plans meeting curriculum objectives.
• Teach classes as assigned and assign meaningful student work for review and enrichment.
• Maintain attendance and grade records; participate in extracurricular events when possible.

Skills

Christian Education commitment

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Time management

Detail oriented

Independent & collaborative work

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Florida teaching certification

ACSI certification

Tools

Word

Excel

Internet

FACTS Renweb

Office 365

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Christs Church Academy - Jacksonville, FL 32258

Position Type: Part Time

The CCA Upper School Classroom Teacher is a vital member of Christ’s Church Ministries, helping to advance Christ’s Church Academy’s mission to make disciples (Matt. 28:18), better disciples (Acts 2:42), and more disciples (Mark 16:15) through excellence in academics, athletics, and the arts. With guidance and in partnership with the Upper School Principal and the Head of School, the Upper School Classroom Teacher will provide Biblically integrated instruction designed to help students learn developmental skills in and subject matter expertise.

QualificationsPeople

• We're seeking a part-time teacher to instruct students in Spanish, bringing subject-matter expertise and a passion for engaging young learners.
• Receives primary direction from the Upper or Lower School Principal regarding the prioritization of day-today duties and responsibilities.
• Collaborates with the CCA Administrative Team to provide support for school events as needed.
• Builds and maintains relationships across the school community.
• Team player willing to flex and help support efforts collaboratively.
• Follow the Matthew 18 principle in navigating conflict with students, parents, faculty, and/or administration.
• Supports the broader school community by attending extracurricular events when possible.

Essential Functions

• Reflect the mission of the school by disciplining students and helping them to know Jesus, be transformed by Jesus, and be on mission with Jesus.
• Maintains a professional and orderly classroom environment conducive to student learning and safety.
• Integrate Biblical principles and the Christian philosophy of education throughout lesson plans, curriculum,classroom instruction, and activities.
• Implement best teaching practices that employ a variety of instructional methods (clear objectives for each lesson, higher-level thinking questions, data-driven instruction, differentiated instruction, etc.).
• Utilize instructional strategies designed to keep students actively engaged in learning.
• Establish and communicate realistic student expectations and well-defined classroom rules and procedures.
• Develop and maintain lesson plans that meet individual student needs and the necessary quarter, semester, and yearlong curriculum objectives.
• Teach classes as assigned following the prescribed scope, sequence, and standards.
• Assign meaningful student work to promote student learning and provide opportunities for review and enrichment.
• Maintain regular and accurate attendance and grade records.
• Utilize educational opportunities and evaluation processes for professional development.
• Prioritize the responsibilities of a classroom teacher ahead of other jobs or volunteer activities.

Essential Skills

• Commitment to Christian Education and a Servant’s Heart to serve the church and school community.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, courtesy, diplomacy, and tact with various stakeholders.
• Positive appearance, attitude, and presentation with a strict sense of confidentiality in all areas including but not limited to matters relating to students, parents, faculty, the school, and all personal information.
• Work effectively with colleagues by practicing good attendance and punctuality, respect for deadlines, collaborative problem-solving, and honest communication.
• Must be detail-oriented, creative, flexible, and motivated by challenges.
• Must be able to work intuitively and independently on multiple projects simultaneously and work well under limited time constraints.
• Exhibits excellent grammar and writing skills to ensure clear, professional communication in all written correspondence and documentation.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of experience in a similar capacity, preferably within an academic environment.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in education or a specific subject-related field.
• Must have or be willing and able to obtain Florida Department of Education certification.
• Must have or be willing and able to obtain ACSI certification.

Systems

• Solid working knowledge of Word, Excel, Internet, and industry-specific educational software.
• Utilizes the designated tools and applications in FACTS/Renweb to perform all essential functions required.
• Utilizes Office 365 products, including Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.