Middle School Spanish Teacher at San Francisco Day School

San Francisco, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 May, 26

Salary

132998.0

Posted On

14 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Curriculum Development, Language Acquisition, Proficiency-Based Instruction, Storytelling, Role-Playing, Project-Based Learning, Differentiated Instruction, Classroom Management, Formative Assessment, Summative Assessment, Cross-Disciplinary Projects, Parent Communication, Social-Emotional Guidance, Adolescent Learners, Spanish Fluency

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

Description Position: Middle School Spanish Teacher Position Status: Active FTE: 100% Agreement Dates: Aug 16 through August 15 Annually (First-year employees required to attend orientation on campus up to 2 business days prior) Hours: 7:30 am to 4 pm Report to: Director of Middle School Department: Faculty Supervisory Responsibilities: No EEO Category: 2 Pay Category: Exempt Pay Range: Low $83,887 Mid $104,974 High $132,998 Pay Rate: Annual Pay Schedule: Semi-monthly Summary: The Middle School Spanish Teacher is responsible for designing and implementing a dynamic Spanish language curriculum for students in grades 6-8. The teacher will create an engaging, student-centered learning environment that fosters language acquisition, cultural understanding, and global awareness. Using immersive and proficiency-based instructional methods, the teacher will help students develop their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Spanish. Responsibilities: Instruction & Curriculum Development: Develop and implement a rigorous and developmentally appropriate Spanish language curriculum aligned with the school’s mission and academic standards. Use a communicative, proficiency-based approach to language instruction, incorporating listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Employ diverse and engaging teaching strategies, including storytelling, role-playing, project-based learning, literature, and authentic cultural experiences. Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of students with varying levels of Spanish proficiency. Classroom Management & Student Engagement: Foster a supportive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages risk-taking in language learning. Utilize assessments, both formative and summative, to measure student progress and inform instruction. Maintain high expectations for student engagement, participation, and behavior. Collaboration & Community Engagement: Work closely with fellow faculty members to integrate Spanish into cross-disciplinary projects and school-wide initiatives. Communicate regularly with students, parents, and advisors regarding student progress, including parent-teacher conferences and progress report writing.. Participate in faculty meetings, professional development opportunities, and school community events. Other Serve as a middle school advisor, providing academic and social-emotional guidance. Attend grade-level meetings and collaborate with colleagues on student support strategies. Supervise and participate in lunch, recess, and other duties as part of school responsibilities. Attend and support students during Outdoor Education trips for the middle school/advisory grade level. Requirements Required Qualifications and Skills: Bachelor’s degree in Spanish, Education, or a related field (Master’s preferred). Fluency in Spanish and proficiency in English. Experience teaching middle school students, preferably in an independent school setting. Strong understanding of language acquisition pedagogy and best practices for adolescent learners. Working Conditions: 80% Indoors, 20% outdoors Ability to move around the school and playground to attend to individual operational and other matters Occasional requirement to lift more than 30 lbs Sit for an extended amount of time

Responsibilities

The Middle School Spanish Teacher is responsible for designing and implementing a dynamic Spanish language curriculum for grades 6-8, fostering language acquisition and cultural understanding using immersive and proficiency-based methods. Responsibilities include developing rigorous curriculum, employing diverse teaching strategies, managing the classroom environment, and utilizing assessments to measure student progress.