Middle School Spanish Teacher; Long-Term Substitute

Position:Middle School Spanish Teacher (Long-Term Substitute)

Location: Denver, CO

Job :247

# of Openings:1

Graland Country Day School is seeking a Middle School Spanish teacher to work closely with students in grades 5-8. A successful candidate will be an experienced teacher who understands the unique needs of Middle School students. This candidate thrives when working collaboratively and is skilled at working with students, faculty, and families.

Teaching in the Middle School at Graland is a multi-faceted experience. It is our belief that teaching Middle School students is about building relationships. Teachers are responsible for fostering a love of learning and the development of skills necessary to be successful.

Middle School World Language faculty teach four classes at various grade levels (Grades 5-8). As members of the World Language department, they collaborate and coordinate curriculum and lesson plans with those teachers. Students are placed at the center of learning and the world language teachers may also serve as grade level advisors who understand that students’ academic needs and social-emotional well being are paramount.

Graland Middle School teachers fulfill a variety of roles that may include coaching sports, chaperoning overnight trips, sponsoring clubs, and working with the Gates Innovation Lab.

Reports to: Head of Middle School

Terms:Part time with some benefits, starts November 9, 2026

• A collaborative and supportive member of the Graland community who…
  • Models caring, respect, patience, and appreciation of differences.
  • Provides a safe environment for students.
  • Recognizes the importance of Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity (DEI) work and continues growth as a culturally responsive educator.
  • Represents school in position and in community.
  • Participates in effective communication that is responsible, descriptive, and nonjudgmental.
  • Demonstrates a growth mindset, open to feedback, and new learning.
  • Supports collective efforts of the school on instructional and non-instructional sides, in addition to team responsibilities.
  • Upholds school, employee and family confidentiality.
• Believes in an educational approach that is aligned with the Graland mission and philosophy.
• Encompasses interpersonal skills and collaborates with colleagues. Has the ability to motivate, support, and lead others.
• Builds positive relationships with students by demonstrating respect and care, while creating a safe environment that promotes intellectual risk-taking.
• Fosters a learning environment that inspires active student participation, curiosity, and initiative.
• Utilizes a variety of instructional approaches to engage students.
• Approaches situations with flexibility and creative thinking to identify solutions.

• An experienced educator, with experience teaching Middle School students and/or Spanish preferred.
• Fluent in Spanish (native or near-native speaker).
• Experience with integration of Spanish and other disciplines for units of study at each grade level.
• Possesses strong organization and communication skills.
• Maintains effective relationships with students, faculty, administration, and parents/guardians.
• Willingness to pursue ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Demonstrates ease with technology, adoption of the LMS, as well as other technology programs and tools to engage learners.
• Ability to chaperone students on day excursions, as well as overnight trips.
• Desire to coach student athletics, a plus.

A great school never sits still. It keeps going, growing and evolving. Graland Country Day School is an independent school in Denver that serves students in preschool,…