Spanish Teacher

St. Augustine Preparatory School; Richland (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ST. AUGUSTINE PREPARATORY SCHOOL in New Jersey seeks a Teacher of World Languages to teach Spanish at the high school level, delivering engaging, AP-capable instruction in a student-centered environment.

The successful candidate will plan lessons, assess progress, collaborate with colleagues, and participate in extracurricular activities while upholding the school’s Augustinian values and mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Spanish is required.
• Master's degree in Spanish or Education is preferred.
• NJ Teacher Certification or secondary teaching experience desirable.
• Strong knowledge of AP levels and language instruction.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver Spanish lessons and assessments.
• Promote the school's Veritas, Unitas, and Caritas values.
• Incorporate technology to support instruction.
• Monitor student progress and maintain records.
• Participate in department, division, school, and parent meetings.
• Be flexible and energetic in the classroom.

Skills

Language skills

Communication skills

Technology proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Spanish

Master's degree in Spanish or Education

NJ Teacher Certification

Secondary school teaching experience

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

** ST. AUGUSTINE PREPARATORY SCHOOL**

** Office of Academics**

Teacher of World Languages - **Spanish**

** High School Teaching Position**

** Requirements/Minimum Qualifications:**

• A Bachelor's degree in the subject area of Spanish.
• A Master's degree in the subject area of Spanish or Education desirable.
• NJ Teacher Certification and/or prior secondary school teaching experience desirable.
• Possess excellent knowledge and understanding of a broad base of language skills and content, especially Advanced Placement levels.
• Develops students' fluency in Spanish through engaging instruction that integrates vocabulary, grammar, conversation, storytelling, and culture.
• Delivers high-quality, interactive instruction in a supportive, inclusive, and student-centered learning environment that encourages active participation, collaboration, and real-world language application.
• Demonstrates effective communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills; understands the developmental needs of adolescent learners; and exhibits flexibility, enthusiasm, and a passion for language acquisition and cultural education.
• Is willing to be involved with students in an extracurricular capacity such as coach/club moderator.
• Demonstrates proficiency in relevant computer and software applications.
• Demonstrates the ability to confer with parents and students in a cooperative effort to understand the student and to encourage progress.

Functions of the Job:

• Understand the mission of the school and promote the Augustinian values of VERITAS (Truth), UNITAS (Unity), and CARITAS (Love)
• Displays the highest level of ethical and professional behavior and standards.
• Support for the school's Inclusion Initiative.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessments that are in accordance with established procedures and facilitate active learning.
• Encourage the development of problem-solving, logical reasoning, and critical and flexible thinking skills.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Incorporate a variety of strategies to teach, assess, and promote effective learning
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Provide appropriate and timely feedback on work.
• Observe, encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use the information to adjust teaching strategies.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
• Participate in department, division, school, and parent meetings.
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
• Interact with students in an extracurricular capacity such as coach/club moderator.
• Be flexible and energetic.