High School Teacher - Spanish

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Full Time Clerical SHA, Honolulu, HI, US

11 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $43,000.00 To $72,000.00 Annually

Sacred Hearts Academy is a Catholic, college-preparatory school dedicated to educating and empowering girls and young women to become compassionate leaders in their communities and the world. Under the general direction of the Principal, the High School Spanish Teacher supports this mission by designing and delivering engaging, standards-aligned instruction in Spanish language acquisition, including speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The position may also include teaching Advanced Placement (AP) Spanish courses, depending on program enrollment and need.

The successful candidate will foster a dynamic, inclusive classroom environment that promotes cultural appreciation, effective communication, and language proficiency. Through the use of authentic materials, interactive activities, and immersive experiences, the teacher will encourage students to develop confidence in their Spanish skills while deepening their understanding of Spanish-speaking cultures.

The teacher is expected to thoughtfully plan instruction that responds to students’ varied strengths, learning styles, and academic experiences, using differentiated and creative teaching strategies to support student growth. Responsibilities include assessing student progress, providing timely and constructive feedback, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to the life of the Academy through collaboration with colleagues, participation in school initiatives, and modeling the values of faith, excellence, and service.

• Bachelor’s degree in Spanish, Education, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• At least one year of teaching experience in Spanish at the middle or high school level, or equivalent experience demonstrating strong instructional and classroom management.
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Report to work obligations to support the department and may require work outside normal business hours, if necessary.
• Must be able to understand, read/write in English to follow basic instructions, and take direction from supervisors and clients.
• Must meet training and background check qualifications and comply with Virtus/Safe Environment policy.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills with the ability to effectively train others.
• Able to work all shifts and extended hours.

• Master of Arts (M.A.) in Spanish, Education, or a related field.
• Valid Hawaii State Teaching License (or eligibility to obtain licensure within a reasonable timeframe).
• 3 years of experience teaching Spanish at the High School level.
• Strong knowledge of content area curriculum and instructional methodologies.

• Thorough knowledge of the subject area(s) to be taught and ability to develop interdisciplinary curriculum related to subject matter.
• Knowledge of instructional methods that are age appropriate for assigned grade levels.
• Ability to work with and encourage students in the assigned grade levels toward accomplishing their personalized educational goals.
• Ability to differentiate and personalize instruction to meet varying student needs.
• Manage small and large groups of students in various instructional environments.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, counselors, and school administrators.
• Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds, in multi-aged environments.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills; strong organization skills; handling multiple tasks and projects, and good judgement.
• Demonstrated ability to protect and maintain confidential information.
• Familiarity with, or a demonstrated willingness to support, Catholic education, mission‑driven teaching, and an all‑girls learning environment.
• Successful candidate will be able to work in an environment that utilizes excellent time and stress management skills.