Spanish Teacher, Grades 7-8, Part-Time

Diocese of Allentown; Salisbury (PA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Diocese of Allentown's St. Thomas More School in Allentown is seeking a part-time Spanish teacher for grades 7 and 8. You will deliver daily instruction, develop lesson plans, and assess student progress while maintaining classroom order and communicating with parents.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Spanish or Education, has at least 3 years of teaching Spanish, and can speak and understand Spanish. The role follows school hours and reports to the Principal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Spanish or Education related field.
• At least 3 years of experience teaching Spanish language.
• Must be able to speak and understand Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily instruction and select learning activities appropriate to student's needs based on the Spanish language.
• Create lesson plans that are appropriate to instruct elementary Spanish language emphasizing vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, reading, and spelling.
• Conduct research on teaching methods, materials, and language games that can be used in class.
• Develop an environment that promotes learning and social interaction to encourage active listening.
• Provide conversational classes where pronunciation and important words and phrases are taught.
• Teach students about Spanish culture, which may include the geographical locations, festivals, traditional food, attire, and social events.
• Organize fun events where students can showcase the knowledge they've learned about the Spanish culture and demonstrate language skills.
• Keeps order in the classroom and handles student behavior issues per St. Thomas More School's policies.
• Posts grades and sends grade reports to parents as required by the school system. Monitor students' progress with grades and report cards. Organize feedback sessions with students and their parents if applicable.
• Attend school preparation days, in-service and staff development opportunities, and Diocesan educational workshops; attend and participate in school faculty meetings, open houses, and other school-related activities upon the request of the principal.
• Prepare assignments, homework, and tests for students.
• Keep informed of current educational practices through professional reading and educational opportunities; remain current with both religious and academic standards.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Principal.

Skills

Speak Spanish

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Spanish or Education related field

Job description

Diocese of Allentown's St. Thomas More School in Allentown is seeking a part-time Spanish teacher for grades 7 and 8. You will deliver daily instruction, develop lesson plans, and assess student progress while maintaining classroom order and communicating with parents.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Spanish or Education, has at least 3 years of teaching Spanish, and can speak and understand Spanish. The role follows school hours and reports to the Principal.