US Spanish Teacher

Crystal Springs Uplands School; Hillsborough (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10-month benefits eligibility

Job summary

Crystal Springs Uplands School in Hillsborough, CA, seeks a temporary Upper School Spanish Teacher (1.0 FTE) to cover November 30, 2026 through March 19, 2027. Position is seasonal, based in the San Francisco Bay Area, teaching levels from Spanish II to Honors IV, with a focus on developing language skills and cultural understanding.

The successful candidate will be fluent in English and Spanish, with at least three years of teaching experience and comfort with technology.

Qualifications

• At least three years of Spanish teaching experience in a school setting.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited university.
• Fluency in English and Spanish required.

Responsibilities

• Teach Spanish to a range of learners from Spanish II to Spanish IV and Honors IV.
• Provide feedback in both English and Spanish, orally and in writing.
• Chaperone duties may be required; participate in professional development and faculty meetings.
• Incorporate technology and foster equity and inclusion in instruction.

Skills

Spanish teaching experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Crystal Upper School - Hillsborough, CA 94010, Position Type: Seasonal, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $24,790.00 - $35,000.00 Salary, Travel Percentage: Up to 25%, Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, Crystal Springs Uplands School is a 6-12 co-educational, independent day school located on two distinct campuses in Hillsborough and Belmont, CA. Our deeply connected culture and community celebrate scholarship, strive for balance, and foster inclusion. The Professional Adult Community (PAC) is an experienced, collaborative group of employees who are committed to the mission and core values of the School. Crystal is full of kind, curious learners (adults and students alike) who are passionate about the School’s mission of transformative teaching and meaningful connections. We are committed to the work required to create more equitable systems and foster inclusive environments so that all members of our community can thrive together.

MISSION STATEMENT

Through transformative teaching and meaningful connections, we empower kind, curious learners to thrive together.

CORE VALUES

• We Celebrate Scholarship - The foundation of Crystal is academic excellence.
• We Seek Growth Challenges - Our culture says try it.
• We Foster Kindness & Inclusion - Crystal is a caring and diverse community.
• We Strive for Balance - A holistic approach to well-being is integral to our mission.
• We Engage with Enthusiasm - With unbounded spirit, we give our best effort every day and pay it forward to our community.
• We Lead with Humility - Being grateful and open-minded, we pursue lifelong learning.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in dynamic settings serving multiple constituents. A successful candidate in this position will:

• Share a commitment to upholding Crystal’s mission and core values and working in an inclusive school environment
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and engage effectively with all constituents
• Bring robust organizational, digital, and communication skills
• Demonstrate a passion for teaching Spanish.

Qualifications: Job Summary

Crystal seeks a temporary, exempt, 1.0 FTE, Upper School Spanish Teacher starting November 30, 2026 to March 19, 2027. The Upper School Spanish teacher is responsible for teaching students the necessary language tools and understanding of culture. The courses taught include a range of learners from beginners in Spanish II to more experienced learners in Spanish IV, and Honors Spanish IV, for students who have completed four to five years of Spanish study. The US Spanish Teacher is also responsible for helping their students develop critical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities. The person seeking this position should be fluent in both English and Spanish and comfortable providing students’ feedback in both languages, orally and in writing.

The US Spanish teacher provides students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual development through general education. The US Spanish teacher enables students to maximize their competencies and skills to function successfully in society, helps build equity and inclusion, and a sense of belonging, provides the foundation for positive self-assessment and emotional intelligence amongst students, and teaches a sense of responsibility as well as their academic curriculum.

The ideal candidate will have at least three years of Spanish teaching experience and fluency with technology. This position may include chaperone duties, as well as required professional development and faculty and staff meeting commitments. Other responsibilities may include study hall proctoring, and HR related trainings. Crystal is invested in its students as whole children, not just academic students. Thus, the role of a teacher extends beyond the classroom.

Key Job Competencies

• Developing Others: Ability to effectively support the growth and development of students.
• Communication: Exceptional ability to articulate thoughts and express ideas effectively using oral, written, visual, and non-verbal communication skills, as well as deep listening skills to gain understanding. Communication across constituencies and the ability to navigate complex and sensitive communication with confidence and tact is required.
• Cultural Competence: Possesses and applies the skills, values, and principles that acknowledge, respect, contribute, and work effectively across cultural differences. Recognizes the unique value, perspectives, strengths, and challenges of every person who comes to the Crystal community.
• Emotional Intelligence: Demonstrates high levels of self/social awareness, self-management, empathy, and curiosity.
• Relationship Management: Positively collaborates and builds/maintains authentic and trusting relationships. Demonstrates high levels of discretion and confidentiality.
• Personal Growth: Demonstrates commitment and curiosity to ongoing learning and development.
• Collaboration: the interpersonal and intrapersonal qualities one will leverage to collectively solve a problem or make progress toward a common goal. The ability to work with others to complete a project or task or develop ideas or processes.
• Instructional Delivery: Effectively implements essential practices for effectively instructing students to maximize knowledge and skill acquisition
• Classroom Management: Maximizes administration of rules and procedures, proactive management, effective and stimulating instruction, and reduction of disruptive and inappropriate student conduct to ensure high-quality learning, and emotionally safe, equitable environments.
• Formative Assessment: Supports understanding of students’ needs and modifies instruction as it is happening to guide and assess student learning.

Essential Functions

• Exhibit a passion for content knowledge and a range of effective pedagogical approaches.
• Incorporate a variety of pedagogical approaches, including inquiry-based, according to the needs of the group of students.
• Demonstrate commitment to equitable and culturally responsive teaching practices.
• Cultivate an inclusive, collaborative, and challenging learning environment that reflects Crystal’s core values and allows our diverse student body to grow and thrive.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to develop innovative and meaningful curriculum and programming.
• Integrate technology in effective ways that enhance students’ learning experiences and growth.
• Actively work with the World Language Department Chair, and the Director of Teaching and Learning to participate in yearly growth plans and instructional support strategies.
• Actively work with the Director of Academic Support regarding the needs of students of students with formal educational plans, and other students needing additional support.
• Bring unique skills to contribute to our multifaceted community outside of the classroom.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required education and experience

• At least three years of Spanish teaching experience in a school setting OR other relevant experience
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited university

Preferred education and experience

• Master's degree
• At least 5 years of teaching experience
• Independent high school experience
• Valid California teaching certificate
• Experience as an advisor, coach, or club sponsor

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Able to work in a dynamic environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts
• Able to lift up to 20 pounds
• Able to climb stairs
• May work at a desk and computer for extended periods

Travel Required

Light travel between the Middle School and Upper School campuses, as needed

Other Professional Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement

Crystal Springs Uplands School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Salary and Benefits

This is a full-time, temporary (approximately 3.5 month) leave replacement (40 hours/week), exempt, Faculty position. The total compensation for the approximately 3.5 month contract ranges from $24,790–$35,000 (commensurate with experience and based on an annualized salary of $85,000–$120,000). This role is eligible for 10-month employee benefits after thirty days.

The position may close at any time a sufficient pool of highly qualified candidates has been established. The ideal start date for this position is November 30, 2026.