Spanish Teacher

Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/World Language - Spanish

Date Posted:
5/1/2026

Location:
Location to be determined

Date Available:
2026-27 school year

Closing Date:
Until filled
Greenwich Public Schools seeks a full-time Spanish teacher for one or more GPS elementary schools.

Position Purpose
The ideal candidate will understand the growth and development of the elementary school child, be able to plan and deliver grades K-5 Spanish lessons accordingly, and help students learn subject matter and skills that will broaden their learning experiences.

Essential Responsibilities

• Helps elementary school students develop oral and literacy skills aligned to the World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages and to District curriculum.
• Plans and organizes instruction in ways that maximize student learning.
• Modifies, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet the diverse needs of students.
• Uses technology, where appropriate, to deliver instruction and assessment.
• Evaluates student performance consistent with District standards.
• Maintains accurate records.
• Works collaboratively with District and school colleagues to support students' linguistic needs in Spanish.
• Participates in professional learning.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, in both English and the target language.
• Effective, active listening skills.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with elementary school students preferred.

Qualifications Profile

• CT State Certification, or certifiability, in Spanish, Grades 7-12 (#023) or in elementary education required

Note:

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
The Greenwich Public School District is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. The District does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws.