Early Childhood and Lower School Spanish Teacher

As a Sacred Heart Educator, the Early Childhood and Lower School Spanish Teacher is responsible for delivering a developmentally appropriate, engaging, and culturally rich Spanish language program for young boys in PK3 through 4th grades. This teacher fosters early language acquisition through immersive, interactive, and play-based instruction which aligns with the Sacred Heart Goals and mission, with the ability to create a joyful, structured environment that builds confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in Spanish.

This full-time role reports to the Lower School Division Head.

Our Regis Community Founded in 1991, The Regis School of the Sacred Heart is an independent, Catholic School where boys in grades 3 Pre-Kindergarten through Eighth grade become scholars and gentlemen in the Sacred Heart tradition. Regis holds membership with the Network of Sacred Heart Schools, and is accredited through the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest and the Texas Catholic Conference Education Department.

As a Sacred Heart School our mission is rooted in the Five Goals of Sacred Heart

Education:

Goal One: A Personal and Active Faith in God Goal Two: A Deep Respect for Intellectual Values Goal Two: A Deep Respect for Intellectual Values Goal Three: A Social Awareness that Impels to Action Goal Four:
The Building of Community as a Christian Value Goal Five:
Personal Growth in an Atmosphere of Wise Freedom Primary Duties and Responsibilities
1. Instructional Planning & Delivery Develop and implement a comprehensive Spanish curriculum aligned with appropriate standards and language acquisition best practices.

Use age-appropriate, multisensory, and immersive teaching strategies (songs, movement, storytelling, games, role-play).Emphasize oral communication, listening comprehension, vocabulary development, and early second-language literacy foundations.

Integrate cultural awareness, traditions, and global perspectives into lessons.

Differentiate instruction to meet varying readiness levels and learning styles.

Incorporate technology and interactive tools to enhance engagement.

Plan, organize, and facilitate developmentally appropriate, boy-centered instruction. Possess a love for teaching boys and utilize boy-friendly teaching pedagogy.
2. Early Childhood Language Development Utilize play-based and experiential learning strategies appropriate for PK3–Kindergarten students.

Reinforce foundational language exposure through repetition, rhythm and music, active body engagement, and visual supports.

Foster positive first experiences with foreign language learning.

Encourage confidence in pronunciation and conversational participation.
3. Lower School Language Development Build progressively on vocabulary, sentence structure, and conversational skills.

Introduce basic reading and writing skills in Spanish appropriate to grade level.

Design assessments that evaluate comprehension, speaking ability, and written skills.

Plan and implement curriculum that is vertically aligned throughout early childhood and lower school, and that prepares students for the rigors of middle school foreign language.
4. Classroom Environment & Student Management Create a structured, positive, and supportive classroom environment suited to boys’ developmental needs.

Establish, model, and practice clear behavioral expectations and routines.

Promote respect, responsibility, and cultural appreciation.

Support social-emotional development through positive reinforcement and relationship-building.
5. Assessment & Reporting Administer formative and summative assessments aligned to curriculum goals.

Maintain accurate records of student progress, including grades for report cards.

Provide timely feedback to students and parents.

Prepare written reports and report cards, and participate in parent-teacher conferences when requested.
6. Collaboration & Communication Collaborate with Early Childhood and Lower School faculty to integrate cross-curricular themes.

Participate in division meetings, professional learning communities, and committees.

Communicate regularly and professionally with parents regarding student progress and classroom activities.

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