Spanish Teacher - 2026-27

Maple Village Waldorf Schoool; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 48,216 - 68,880; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary ranging from $35-$50 per lesson

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A progressive Waldorf school in Long Beach is seeking a part-time Spanish Teacher responsible for engaging elementary and middle school students in Spanish language and culture. The role involves teaching classes twice a week, planning lessons in alignment with Waldorf principles, and enhancing students' language skills through interactive methods. The ideal candidate will have experience in classroom settings and a strong commitment to creative education, making a meaningful impact on students' learning journeys.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Spanish to elementary and middle school students.
• Willingness to learn Waldorf education principles.
• Ability to relate to and motivate children.

Responsibilities

• Plan lessons and teach classes in accordance with the Spanish mentor.
• Work with students of varied learning styles.
• Write student progress reports.

Skills

Classroom management

Spanish language instruction

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Job description

Job Purpose Statement

As a member of the faculty at Maple Village Waldorf School, the Spanish Teacher is responsible for the Spanish education of elementary and middle school students. Foreign language is integral to the Waldorf curriculum, and the Spanish teachers work to introduce basic Spanish language and culture to all of our grades students, starting with a purely oral form through verses, songs, rhythms, poems, games, fairy tales and stories. Vocabulary goals start simply with numbers, colors, and items in the child’s everyday life along with common verbs and prepositions. Vocabulary will expand

throughout the grades with the goal of reading through writing more complex constructions. Grammar is introduced through active exercises, especially all regular and a few irregular verbs in present tense, and the use of prepositions, and adjectives. In the upper grades, the program continues to build on the students’ knowledge of basic sentence structure, vocabulary, and fluency through the use of dialogue. Vocabulary is also expanded by reading poems and stories appropriate to the students’ reading level.

The Spanish Teacher is responsible for teaching each grade twice per week. The content of instruction will be determined, in part, by the skill set that the Spanish Teacher currently possesses and develops over time through professional development. This content should appropriately challenge the students to achieve growth in a scaffolded and incremental way. Particular emphasis will be placed on the following areas: academic excellence, developmentally appropriate curriculum, consideration of individual student differences, development of social skills, thorough lesson preparation, artistic presentation, and classroom management.

Hours

This is a part-time position during the school year. Approx. 6 - 8 class periods per week. Classes are 45 minutes in duration.

Compensation

MVWS offers a competitive salary ranging from $35-$50 per 45-minute lesson (including prep time).

Reports to

Pedagogical Committee

Qualifications

• Spanish Language Education and Training
• Teaching experience in classroom/group settings for elementary and/or middle school.
• Willingness to learn about Waldorf education and incorporate Waldorf principles of child development into teaching.

Essential Job Functions

• Planning lessons and teaching classes in accordance with the Spanish mentor.
• Working with students with a variety of learning styles and different levels of skill and ability.
• Attending Specialty Teacher meetings once per month and as scheduled for In-Service days.
• Attending Parent Orientation Evening for 1 hour and Class Teacher/Specialty Teacher Info Meeting for 1.5 hours.
• Attending evening parent meetings a few times per year to present aspects of the Spanish program as coordinated with the appropriate class teacher.
• Writing student mid-year progress reports and end-of-year reports.

Skills, Knowledge, and/or Abilities Required

Skills

• Exemplary classroom management and discipline.
• Strong fiscal and administrative responsibilities, listening, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of Spanish instruction for elementary and middle school students.
• Knowledge of Waldorf education.

Ability

• Relate to, motivate, and challenge children.
• Commitment to the concept of collaborative decision-making.
• Ability to collaborate with faculty.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and parents.
• Ability to be punctual, starting and ending classes on time.

Physical Demands

Frequent

• Standing, walking

Occasional

• Sitting, lifting and carrying

Education required

Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding and/or Testing Required

• Live-Scan Clearance, Clear TB Test, and completed HR online trainings.

Our School

We are a progressive suburban school housed in a historic church building in the quiet neighborhood of Belmont Heights. Our relationship with Long Beach Parks and Recreation allows us to utilize four parks within walking distance for partial school days. Our school was recently one of six private schools in the country to be named a U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School for environmental sustainability, health and wellness, and STEM. We are located minutes from the beach, 1.5 hours to the desert, 2 hours to the mountains, and 30 minutes from a Waldorf high school. We have a diverse population, and we are focused on equitability and inclusion for people of all religions, races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and gender identities/expressions. Our Village has a lot of heart, strong parent participation, and is centered on families, community, parent education, collaboration, and mutual respect. MVWS is an Associate Member of AWSNA and a Developing Member of WECAN.

Teaching Culture

Our school is entering its 18th year and programs include Parent/Baby, Parent/Toddler, 3 Preschools, 2 Kindergartens, and Grades 1 – 8. We have an experienced faculty, strong peer mentoring program, and together we study, listen, counsel, laugh, eat, and celebrate. Our specialty subjects include Handwork, Woodwork, Spanish, Japanese, Games, Strings, Chorus, and Gardening. We also have a strong Early Childhood and Grades Extended Care program.

Hiring Process

We invite you to complete our job application on our website (https://maplevillagewaldorf.org/career-opportunities/) and submit it, along with a cover letter, resume, and letters of reference to MVWS Dean of Education Lisa J. McCarthy at [e-mail]. Eligible applicants will be contacted for a phone interview, references will be contacted, and qualified applicants will be invited to an interview with our Hiring Committee, followed up with demonstration lessons.

Equal Opportunity Statement

MVWS is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

Inclusive Application Statement

Folx who are queer, trans, non-binary, Black, Indigenous, people of color, parents, women, people with disabilities, immigrants, and anyone who has experienced systemic oppression and/or gender-based violence are encouraged to apply. We are committed to addressing issues of racism and inequity internally and externally.

Learn More

To learn more about our school, please visit our website, Facebook, and Instagram pages at: https://www.maplevillagewaldorf.org/, https://www.facebook.com/maplevillageschool/, https://www.instagram.com/maplevillagewaldorfschool/