Spanish Teacher - High School (Temporary)

Basis-Independent-Schools; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career growth

Retirement match

Medical plans

FSA option

Tuition remission

Job summary

BASIS Independent Silicon Valley Upper School seeks a qualified Spanish Teacher for High School for immediate hire. The position involves delivering high-level Spanish instruction, creating advanced lessons, and collaborating with colleagues to maintain an internationally competitive curriculum.

The role requires a strong classroom community, effective communication with students and parents, and a willingness to adapt and grow.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in the subject area.
• Ability to obtain fingerprint clearance.
• Postgraduate work preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare subject-specific lessons in Spanish.
• Provide instruction at a higher level than standard for high school.
• Design lessons and assessments to ensure an internationally competitive education.
• Collaborate with BASIS Independent teachers within the school community.
• Tutor students to raise academic trajectory and career success.
• Manage student behavior to foster achievement, responsibility, intellect and individuality.

Skills

Deep subject knowledge

Differentiated instruction

Positive classroom culture

Communication skills

Open to feedback

Creative instruction

Team collaboration

Strong work ethic

Education

Bachelor's degree in subject area

Postgraduate studies preferred

Job description

BASIS Independent Silicon Valley Upper School, a grades 6–12 private school, is seeking qualified candidates for a Spanish Teacher - High School for immediate hire!

What We're Looking For

In this teaching position, you use your passion for your subject to inspire and teach higher-level content than what is typical of secondary students. You work collaboratively with other teachers to create a learning culture in which diverse perspectives are challenged and tested in an environment of informed thought and collegiality.

This is a temporary position with an anticipated end date in November 2026.

Primary Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare subject-specific lessons in Spanish.
• Provide subject instruction on a higher level than grade standard, in an interactive learning environment and delivering exceptional results for all students.
• Implement BASIS Curriculum by designing effective and creative lessons and assessments to ensure students’ education is at an internationally competitive level.
• Collaborate with other BASIS Independent teachers to form a community of smart, talented and interesting people who are passionate about education and readily willing to work in a professional, academic environment.
• Tutor students in content-specific knowledge and skills to heighten the trajectory of students’ academic and career success.
• Manage student behavior to foster academic achievement, personal responsibility, intellect and individuality in all students.

Essential Teacher Qualifications:

• Has deep knowledge of and passion for the subject taught
• Able to differentiate instruction and engage students in rigorous content
• Able to create a positive classroom community and build relationships with students
• Has strong verbal and written communication skills with students, colleagues, and parents
• Open to feedback and continuous growth
• Creative in instructional and classroom management strategies(high warm and high firm)
• Cooperative, collaborative, supportive, flexible
• Has a strong work ethic and a “do whatever it takes” mindset

Additional Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in the subject area. Coursework or experience in education is not required, nor is certification. Candidates must have the ability to obtain a fingerprint clearance card.

Preferred Qualifications: Subject-matter postgraduate work (master's or Ph.D.) is preferred. Together with a high level of educational attainment, a successful applicant will demonstrate strong communication skills in teaching ideas, texts, and concepts with precision and confidence. Critically, an applicant must possess a high GPA in their major, excellent recommendations, experience working with children- not necessarily in the classroom- and be open to new ideas in teaching.

Benefits:

BASIS Independent Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• Competitive salary dependent on education and experience.
• Career growth opportunities focused on continuous learning, mentorship, and professional advancement across our network of schools.
• Retirement options through which eligible participants may receive a 50% Company match for the first 10% of employee earnings deferred.
• Three PPO medical plans to choose from, as well as dental and vision insurance.
• An FSA option that allows for pre-tax dollars to cover medical, dependent care, and transit.
• Student tuition remission for your children to attend our schools.