Spanish Teacher

Spanish Teacher – Congressional School

Congressional School seeks a Spanish Teacher for the  academic year. The Spanish Teacher is responsible for providing an effective learning environment through planning, organizing, developing, and assessing a comprehensive instructional Spanish program for children in Preschool through Primary School. The Spanish Teacher is knowledgeable about the cognitive and social-emotional development of children in these age groups and possesses a firm understanding of Spanish language and culture.

In addition to the below duties and responsibilities, the Spanish Teacher will be positive, collaborative, innovative, and passionate.

• Develop, implement, assess and modify, as necessary, a dynamic Spanish language program for Primary and Lower School students that aligns with Congressional's mission, vision, and values
• Use a variety of methods, materials, and techniques to teach Spanish language and culture
• Organize classroom systems and procedures and manage student behavior to ensure all students are fully engaged and learning
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
• Implement instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences
• Assess students’ knowledge for the purposes of refining classroom activities and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding students’ progress, expectations and goals
• Actively seek opportunities for professional development
• Listen and respond to student and parent concerns in a responsible, constructive and resourceful manner
• Actively support the school philosophy, community, and policies
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned by the Division Director

• Bachelor's degree in Spanish, unless native speaker;
  Master’s degree in education preferred
• Minimum 2 years’ experience teaching Spanish, preferably in an independent school
• Fluency and expertise in conversational and written Spanish
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in child development and educational practices
• Strong initiative and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a joyful, collegial and collaborative environment
• A sense of humor, warm personality, and growth mindset

Location:

Washington, DC. Salary range: $61,460.00-$