Upper School Spanish Teacher

Rowland Hall

Salt Lake City (UT)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 45,000

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Extensive professional development opportunities

Competitive salaries with local districts

Supportive community environment

Job summary

Rowland Hall seeks a part-time Upper School Spanish Teacher in Salt Lake City. The successful candidate will engage students in Spanish courses and collaborate with faculty to ensure continuity in language education. This role requires fluency in Spanish, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to the school's mission.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required; Master's preferred.
Teaching experience with high school-age students preferred.
Strong references and cultural competency required.

Responsibilities

Teach upper school Spanish to grade 9 students.
Collaborate with other world language teachers.
Create and sustain a positive learning environment.

Skills

Fluency in Spanish

Interpersonal skills

Cultural competency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Veracross

Canvas

Google applications

Job description

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Rowland Hall is an independent school in Salt Lake City serving approximately 1,000 students in preschool through twelfth grade. Driven by our vision of developing people the world needs, we believe in a transformational education that gives students agency and purpose, connects them to their global community, and empowers them to make the world a better place for all.

Rowland Hall sets the standard for teaching and learning excellence through our academic and co-curricular programs, including experiential learning opportunities, artistic self-expression, and a competitive athletic program that challenges students inside and outside the classroom. We foster curiosity, compassion, joy throughout the learning process, and graduate young adults who know how to think critically and are inspired to make a difference.

Located near the base of the stunning Wasatch Mountain Range and adjacent to the University of Utah, a world-class research university and medical center, Rowland Hall attracts a diverse community of families. The school focuses on recruiting and retaining high-quality employees by offering extensive professional development opportunities, competitive salaries with local districts and market rates, and a close-knit, supportive community.

Position Summary

Rowland Hall seeks a dynamic, flexible, and collaborative teacher for 2 sections of upper school Spanish I. This is a part-time position, .4 FTE (of 1.0). Working closely with other upper school world languages teachers is a key aspect of the role to ensure a smooth transition between levels, as well as curricular continuity. Assisting with grade-level experiential learning opportunities and serving as an upper school advisor are optional for part-time employees, and earn an additional stipend.

Primary Responsibilities

Fluency in Spanish, along with classroom experience and a background working with high school-age students is preferred. The ideal candidate has excellent interpersonal skills, a sense of humor, and an interest in engaging in the school community beyond the classroom while advocating for students, supporting parents, and collaborating with faculty and staff. Applicants should demonstrate collaboration, self-reflection, cultural competency, and curiosity. In addition:
Teach relevant content, skills, and practices to students in the upper school, primarily in grade 9
Collaborate and innovate with colleagues
Maintain a clean, organized classroom and other work areas
Evaluate and communicate student progress
Communicate with students, families, and other faculty proactively
Create and sustain a positive learning environment
Be able to utilize technology, with experience preferred in Veracross, Canvas, and Google applications
Participate in other events, meetings, and duties as assigned by administration

Skills and Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required; Master’s degree plus teaching experience is preferred.
Strong references that attest to teaching ability/potential, connection with students, and language fluency.
Travel, living, or study abroad experience in a Spanish-speaking country with strong knowledge of these cultures a plus
Proven written and verbal proficiency in Spanish
Demonstrated cultural competency and a commitment to issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion
Flexible thinker eager to learn new concepts, ideas, and evidence-based practices alongside colleagues
Ability and interest in working with students at different grade and skill levels.
Desire to support and promote the mission and values of the school

The requirements listed below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

work on-site in a school environment;
be able to move around a classroom and outdoor space easily, for supervising and working with students;
work individually and in a team environment to support the strategic priorities of the school, and be able to contribute in an organized and productive manner as a team member of grade-level, division, and all-school groups; and
lift up to 20 pounds of supply boxes or other materials.

Additional Information

This is a part-time (.4 FTE), non-benefit eligible, exempt position, reporting to the Upper School Principal. The anticipated start date is August 1, 2025. Compensation is based on level of education and years of relevant experience.

To apply, please click on ‘Apply’ below to submit an application which includes a cover letter and resume. We also encourage you to spend time on our website to learn more about our school and community.

Rowland Hall is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, believes that each individual is entitled to equal opportunity without regard to sex, color, race, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal or state anti-discrimination laws. Rowland Hall’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

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