Spanish Teacher - Long Term Subsitute

Congressional School of Virginia; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Congressional School seeks a Long Term Substitute Spanish Teacher for the 2026-2027 academic year. The teacher will provide an engaging, standards-based Spanish program for Preschool through Eighth Grade, planning, organizing, developing, and assessing learning experiences that foster language proficiency and cultural understanding.

The ideal candidate demonstrates fluency in Spanish, knowledge of child development, and collaborative, joyful classroom leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Spanish, unless native speaker; Master's degree in education preferred.
• Minimum 2 years' experience teaching Spanish, preferably in an independent school.
• Fluency and expertise in conversational and written Spanish.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in child development and educational practices.
• Strong initiative and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• An ability to work in a joyful, collegial and collaborative environment
• A sense of humor, warm personality, and growth mindset

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, assesses and modifies, as necessary, a dynamic Spanish language program for Primary and Lower School students that aligns with Congressional's mission, vision, and values
• Uses a variety of methods, materials, and techniques to teach Spanish language and culture
• Organizes classroom systems and procedures and manages student behavior to ensure all students are fully engaged and learning.
• Establishes and communicates clear objectives for all learning activities
• Implements instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences
• Assesses students' knowledge for the purposes of refining classroom activities and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding students' progress, expectations and goals
• Actively seeks opportunities for professional development
• Listens and responds to student and parent concerns in a responsible, constructive and resourceful manner
• Actively supports the school philosophy, community, and policies
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned by the Division Director

Skills

Fluent Spanish

Child development knowledge

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Spanish

Master's degree in education preferred

Job description

Congressional School seeks a Long Term Substitute Spanish Teacher for the 2026-2027 academic year. The Long Term Substitute Spanish Teacher is responsible for providing an effective learning environment through planning, organizing, developing, and assessing a comprehensive instructional Spanish program for children in Preschool through Eighth Grade. The Spanish Teacher is knowledgeable about the cognitive and social-emotional development of children in these age groups and possesses a firm understanding of Spanish language and culture. In addition to the below duties and responsibilities, the Spanish Teacher will be positive, collaborative, innovative, and passionate.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops, implements, assesses and modifies, as necessary, a dynamic Spanish language program for Primary and Lower School students that aligns with Congressional's mission, vision, and values
• Uses a variety of methods, materials, and techniques to teach Spanish language and culture
• Organizes classroom systems and procedures and manages student behavior to ensure all students are fully engaged and learning.
• Establishes and communicates clear objectives for all learning activities
• Implements instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences
• Assesses students' knowledge for the purposes of refining classroom activities and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding students' progress, expectations and goals
• Actively seeks opportunities for professional development
• Listens and responds to student and parent concerns in a responsible, constructive and resourceful manner
• Actively supports the school philosophy, community, and policies
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned by the Division Director

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Spanish, unless native speaker; Master's degree in education preferred.
• Minimum 2 years' experience teaching Spanish, preferably in an independent school.
• Fluency and expertise in conversational and written Spanish.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in child development and educational practices.
• Strong initiative and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• An ability to work in a joyful, collegial and collaborative environment
• A sense of humor, warm personality, and growth mindset