Upper School Spanish Teacher

Description

The Village School of Naples continues to grow and is accepting resumes for a Upper School Spanish Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. The Village School values inquiry-based, student-centered learning aimed to empower and inspire students to create solutions to challenges faced in an ever-changing world.

Teachers at The Village School should have an energetic and hands-on approach to education. Collaboration, flexibility, and a passion for educating the whole student are key components of a successful teacher at The Village School. This position will contribute to each grade level’s ongoing discussions about interdisciplinary S.T.R.E.A.M. and project-based learning, creating opportunities for student research and experiential learning. Our teachers must have experience, knowledge and a deep understanding of the topics taught as well as a passion and a desire to actively engage students in authentic learning experiences.

The U.S. Spanish teacher is responsible for coordinating and implementing dynamic lesson plans that engage students and tracking and assessing students and reporting progress.

Join Our Team at The Village School of Naples

The Village School of Naples is a private, co-educational, independent school offering pre-Kindergarten through twelfth grade students an innovative and impactful educational experience in an inclusive Christian environment. Our school faculty and staff are on a dynamic journey of growth, and we are excited to invite dedicated and passionate professionals to join our team for the 2025-2026 school year. At The Village School, we take pride in fostering an educational environment that values inquiry-based, student-centered learning. Our commitment is to empower and inspire students to become critical thinkers and innovative problem solvers in the face of challenges in our ever-changing world.

About Us

The Village School of Naples is more than an institution; it is a vibrant community committed to shaping the future leaders of tomorrow. Our educational approach is rooted in hands-on experiences, fostering an atmosphere where creativity and curiosity thrive. We believe in a holistic approach to education, emphasizing not only academic excellence but also the development of character, empathy, and a lifelong love of learning. We are fully accredited by the Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS) and affiliated with the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS). We are also members of the National Honor Society and most recently, we were recognized by the College Board's Advanced Placement (AP) program as a Platinum school. Platinum is the highest of four levels of distinction awarded to high schools nationwide.

About Upper School World Languages

Courses in the world languages develop all the basic skills – listening, speaking, reading, writing and punctuation. They provide students with an understanding and appreciation of a culture other than their own and help to develop global citizens. The language being studied is used in the classroom from the onset. Students acquire a working knowledge of essential grammatical structures and learn to speak and understand the language. Accurate and effective writing is a major goal, and serious full-length works are read beginning in the third year. Entering students may wish to continue studying a language begun at their previous schools. Placement test scores will help determine the appropriate language level. Other students may begin a new language at this point in their education. To meet graduation requirements, students must complete the sequential study of one language with a minimum of two years.

Duties

• Plan and carry out dynamic lessons
• Plan for differentiation of curriculum to meet student needs
• Plan learning environment with a variety of learning styles in mind
• Model Christ Skills, emphasizing this conduct model in all areas at all times
• Sustain ongoing communication between parents and school
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records for each student
• Maintain learning management system with up-to-date information
• Support the mission and vision of the school’s learning philosophy
• Supervise an assistant when appropriate
• Attend required faculty meetings
• Maintain and follow daily routines and schedules
• Hold parent-teacher conferences as needed, at least once a year
• Engage students through distance learning, in the event of an extended school closing, to provide course content, answering student inquiries, monitoring progress, updating records, and grading assignments and tests
• Other duties may be assigned by the Head of School or Division Head

Requirements

• Must have a four-year degree in education and/or in the area to be taught; Master’s in education preferred
• Interest in coaching students and/or other extracurricular activities in after school programs
• Demonstrate strong support for the stated learning philosophy of The Village School - Workshops and extra study may be required to ensure a thorough understanding of the philosophy
• Understanding of 21st century classroom practices and interdisciplinary connections is required
• Spoken and written language skills must be strong and representative of an educated professional
• Technology skills must be strong and representative of an educated professional and are required to teach students in the classroom as well as to maintain records and communications
• Must be able to articulate their faith and support the school’s Christian environment
• Demonstrate strong distance learning skills through computer proficiency, teaching aptitudes, communication, reliability, and attention to details
• Physically, the position of teacher requires sitting, walking, standing, and ability to lift up to 10 lbs. without assistance

Why Join The Village School?

• Innovative Teaching Philosophy: We embrace an energetic and hands-on approach to education, providing our teachers and specialists with the freedom to inspire and be inspired by their students.
• Collaborative Environment: Collaboration is at the heart of our educational philosophy. We believe that together, we can achieve more, and our faculty actively engages in ongoing discussions about interdisciplinary S.T.R.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Arts, Math) and project-based learning.
• Student-Centered Learning: Our commitment to the whole student goes beyond academics. We strive to create an environment where every student feels seen, heard, and valued. Beyond academics, our students are known, nurtured, and loved.
• Experiential Learning Opportunities: As a teacher or learning specialist at The Village School, you will have the opportunity to contribute to student research and experiential learning, creating a classroom experience that extends beyond traditional boundaries.
• Mission-Driven Community: Our mission is clear – to provide an environment that empowers and inspires students to think critically and create innovative solutions. By joining The Village School, you become a vital part of a community dedicated to shaping the leaders of tomorrow.

If you are passionate about education, embrace innovation, and are ready to be part of a community that values gratitude, growth and collaboration, we invite you to explore opportunities at The Village School of Naples. Join us in our mission to prepare students for success in a rapidly changing world.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, religion, disability/handicap, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected status in accordance with the requirements of all applicable federal, state, and local laws.