Spanish Teacher

Key Responsibilities
Curriculum Planning & Delivery

● Design and deliver age-appropriate Spanish language lessons aligned with school and curriculum expectations.

● Develop lesson plans, learning resources, assessments, and enrichment activities for Grades 3–8.

● Integrate listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills into classroom instruction.

● Create engaging and interactive learning experiences that encourage active participation.

Assessment & Reporting

● Conduct formative and summative assessments to monitor learner progress.

● Maintain assessment records and provide timely feedback to students and parents.

● Support students in achieving language proficiency benchmarks.

Classroom Environment

● Create a positive, inclusive, and student-centered learning environment.

● Foster confidence in learners to communicate in Spanish through games, role plays, projects, and collaborative activities.

● Incorporate cultural elements from Spanish-speaking countries into lessons.

Collaboration

● Work collaboratively with colleagues to develop curriculum resources and interdisciplinary learning opportunities.

● Participate in department meetings, professional development programs, and school events.

Qualifications & Experience

● Formal certification or qualification in Spanish language teaching preferred.

● Minimum 2–3 years of teaching experience, preferably in an international or Cambridge school setting.

● Experience teaching elementary and middle school learners is preferred.

Language Proficiency Requirements

The candidate should demonstrate:

● Minimum A2 level proficiency in Spanish (B1/B2 preferred).

● Strong speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills.

● Ability to conduct classroom instruction primarily in Spanish while scaffolding learning for beginners.

Skills & Competencies

● Excellent communication and classroom management skills.

● Ability to design engaging learning experiences and instructional materials.

● Strong understanding of language acquisition and differentiated instruction.

● Creativity in making language learning fun, meaningful, and relevant.

● Familiarity with technology tools that support language learning.

Preferred Attributes

● Understanding of Cambridge pedagogy and inquiry-based learning approaches.

● Passion for fostering global citizenship and cultural awareness.

● Enthusiastic, collaborative, and reflective practitioner committed to continuous professional growth.