Upper School Spanish Teacher

Position Summary: The Upper School Spanish Teacher is responsible for creating a dynamic and interactive learning environment that encourages next generation learning. This quality teacher regards spiritual maturity, academic success, and social growth as avenues of learning within the classroom. He/she will proactively communicate with parents and families to ensure partnership in student learning and collaborate among teachers, administrators, and parents. 

Responsibilities: 

Primary:  

Christ-Centered Student Development & Relationships – 30% 

• Interact with parents, students, staff, and visitors in a positive, friendly, and Christ-centered manner 
• Teach classroom routines and rules with a gospel-centered approach to develop students into Christ-like examples of scholarship, leadership, and service  
• Ensure quality support for individual students so all are successful  
• Be available to students for support  
• Maintain strong and healthy relationships with students  
• Disciple students to grow into disciple makers  
• Actively look for opportunities to serve others  

Instructional Planning & Effective Teaching – 50% 

• Complete lesson plans referencing standards and measurable daily objectives  
• Generate creative lessons with student-friendly learning targets  
• Apply Biblical integration in all lessons  
• Routinely use formative assessment to check student understanding before, during, and after lessons  
• Flexibly adjust lessons based on student understanding  
• Instruct using the gradual release model for quality instruction  
• Consistently engage students through interactive lessons  
• Transfer learning responsibility to students  
• Understand individual student learning needs  
• Encourage collaborative learning and provide meaningful feedback  
• Make learning relevant and engaging for students  

Family Communication & Professional Collaboration – 15% 

• Initiate partnerships with parents and students to build strong relationships  
• Provide ongoing communication with parents to establish trust  
• Post grades and lesson plans in Schoology on a weekly basis  
• Attend and collaborate with teachers through PLCs, instructional time, devotions, and staff meetings  
• Conduct Fall and Spring parent-teacher conferences  

Classroom Environment & Student Supervision – 5% 

• Monitor bus and carpool areas as assigned  
• Maintain a clean, organized, and inviting classroom through bulletin boards and displays of student work 

Other:  

Additional Responsibilities: The tasks listed in this job description are not all encompassing. At any point, New Life Church and Academy reserves the right to add additional or different job duties and remove job duties from this position.  

Spiritual: Employees of New Life Church and Academy must be able to effectively integrate a gospel centered message into their day-to-day responsibilities, must be a born-again believer who exhibits the Fruit of the Spirit in their daily walk and a regular attendee and supporter of a church whose fundamental beliefs are evangelical in nature. 

 Education:  

Required Education:  

• Bachelor’s degree in middle school or high school education.  
• ACSI certificate or ability to receive one in the first school year.  

Experience:  

Required Experience:  

• Previous experience teaching Middle or High School Spanish.  
• Experience related to 21st century learning concepts, project-based learning, and integration of technology in the classroom. 

Skills:  

Communication - demonstrates interpersonal oral communication skills by speaking clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations. Written communication skills are clearly written with the audience identified and the message defined in an understandable format. 

Planning/organizing - prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans. 

Problem solving – identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully. 

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments. 

Teamwork – can quickly find common ground and solve problems for the good of all; is seen as a team player due to cooperation and support; easily gains trust and encourages collaboration. 

Technical Learning – ability to learn and comprehend new technical skills and knowledge. 

Travel: This position requires some local travel.  

Working Conditions: This job operates in a professional office environment and will routinely use standard office equipment such computers, photocopiers, and smartphones. The work environment also involves working in a Preschool-12 Private Christian School and Evangelical Church environment and all employees are expected to have a demonstrated and personal relationship with Jesus Christ.  

Working Hours: Typically, employees are expected to work during normal hours and days of business, between Monday and Friday. Specific expectations for each position will be communicated by the supervisor of this position. Occasional weekend and evening hours may be required. This position works 32 hours per week and 9 months of the year.