Laboratory Schools: Language Teacher

Spanish Teacher

The candidate will be capable of teaching Spanish in grades 9-12, including advanced high school courses.

• The teacher will work collaboratively with colleagues across faculties and departments, as well as parents, administrators, and other members of the school staff.
• The candidate will exhibit knowledge and competence in a broad range of pedagogical techniques and best practices in world language instruction, including the use of technology in the world language classroom.
• All teachers are expected to perform in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• The anticipated start date for this position is 8/24/2026.

• Ability to quickly adapt to changing circumstances and be flexible in work with students required.
• Ability to interact with a diverse group of faculty, staff, students, and parents required.
• Knowledge of diversity and inclusion issues, and dynamics in the classroom and in developing healthy, supportive relationships with all students required.
• Strong knowledge of course subject matter required.
• Knowledge of instructional methodologies required.
• Strong knowledge of child development required.
• Ability to develop curricula, lesson plans, and assessment tools required.
• Analytical skills required.
• Problem-solving skills required.
• Decision-making skills required.
• Attention to detail required.
• Organizational skills required.
• Computational skills required.
• Creativity required.
• Verbal and written communication skills required.
• Interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team required.
• Ability to manage stressful situations required.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality required.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines required.
• Ability to use standard productivity software (Microsoft Office, calendar/schedule software, etc.) required.
• Ability to demonstrate lessons, when appropriate required.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Advanced degree preferred.

Experience:

• Two years of experience teaching World Languages in high school required.
• Fluency in Spanish required.
• Fluency in English required.
• Bilingualism in Spanish and French preferred.
• Experience developing curriculum preferred.

• Ability to move in and around the classroom/building to interact with students, faculty, staff, parents, and other members of the community.
• Ability to move class-related equipment/tools, as appropriate, around school property.

• $74,968.00 - $

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Professional References

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Benefit Eligibility

Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off.

Pay Rate Type

Salary

The included pay rate or range represents the University's good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Union

000
- American Federation of Teachers, Local 2063

Job is Exempt

Yes

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Posting Date

Posting Statement

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