Lower School Spanish Long-Term Sub

At Mount Vernon School, students are empowered to discover, explore, learn, design, create, and effect change. With a commitment to Identity, Diversity, Equity, and Action (IDEA), we welcome the opportunity to engage in honest, vulnerable, and courageous conversations that challenge our biases and assumptions. Our goal is to design a better world, so we choose to equip students with the knowledge, skills, attributes, and relationships they need to be impact-ready.

The Lower School Team works collaboratively to teach foundational literacies and build hands-on inquiry/project-based experiences for students. Each grade-level team is led by a Head of Grade and works with a Learning Coach to meet the needs of each individual student. Leveraging tools and resources such as visible thinking routines, off-campus expeditions, mindfulness/SEL, internal/external experts, and a team of connectors (Maker, Performing Arts, Physical Educator, Science, Spanish, Visual Arts) the Lower School team is able to activate agency and imagination for our learners who are ready to make an impact today.

Mount Vernon is seeking a long-term Spanish substitute to inspire curiosity, cultural appreciation, and a love of language in elementary-aged students. This is a unique opportunity to shape global mindsets through creative, engaging instruction and help young learners develop as confident communicators.

• Provide meaningful instruction in Grades 1-5 Spanish using a variety of teaching methods
• Collaborate with faculty across disciplines to facilitate interdisciplinary learning experiences
• Possess strong character, a team-oriented spirit, and a commitment to meeting the learning and social-emotional needs of students
• Maintaining digital records of student performance, progress, and goals using MV tools
• Actively participating in professional growth opportunities and meetings
• Meeting the needs of the division by helping with weekly coverage and duties
• Support the school community by assisting with daily operational duties such as carpool, lunch supervision, and other assigned responsibilities

• Ability to cultivate respectful and affirming environments
• Culturally proficient & equity literate
• A track record of giving high-quality, Responsive Feedback
• Understanding of competency-based assessment/mastery approach to learning
• Knowledge of inquiry-based learning Pedagogies
• Proficiency in Google Suite & Mac/Apple OS

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Spanish, or a related field (preferred)
• Teaching Certificate (preferred)
• Classroom experience (preferred)

February - May, 2025

This job description is intended to describe the basic elements of the job and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. This job description does not constitute a contract. It may be modified or amended at any time as determined in the School’s discretion.

The faculty and staff of Mount Vernon School believe the fair and equitable treatment of employees is critical to fulfilling its mission and purpose. It is the policy of Mount Vernon School to conduct business and provide equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.