Spanish Teacher

Location: Penamalūru

Spanish Teacher – PYP, MYP & DP

Location:

Bloomingdale International School, Penamaluru, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
Curriculum:  IB – Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) & Diploma Programme (DP)

Employment Type:

Full-time | In-person

Experience:

2–5 years preferred

Reports To:

Head of School (HOS)

Key Responsibilities
Teaching & Curriculum
Plan and deliver engaging Spanish lessons aligned with relevant  IB PYP, MYP, and DP learning objectives .
Develop students’ Spanish language proficiency across  listening, speaking, reading, and writing .
Create an immersive and interactive language-learning environment.
Use inquiry-based learning, communicative activities, projects, games, role plays, and real-world contexts to make language learning engaging.
Differentiate instruction according to students’ age, proficiency level, learning needs, and abilities.
Integrate Spanish culture, literature, traditions, history, and contemporary contexts into classroom learning.
Use digital platforms, multimedia, and technology to enhance language acquisition.
Assess student learning and provide timely, constructive feedback.
Maintain accurate records of student progress and assessment.

IB & Student Development
Support students in developing  communication, research, social, self-management, and thinking skills .
Integrate  ATL skills and IB Learner Profile attributes  into language learning.
Prepare students appropriately for relevant IB assessments and programme requirements.
Encourage students to use Spanish confidently in authentic and real-world situations.
Promote international-mindedness and appreciation of diverse cultures.

Collaboration & Communication
Collaborate with teachers across departments to develop interdisciplinary learning experiences.
Participate in collaborative planning and curriculum development.
Communicate effectively with parents regarding student progress and development.
Participate in parent-teacher meetings, school events, cultural programmes, and language-related activities.
Contribute to the wider academic and co-curricular life of the school.

Professional Responsibilities
Participate in IB training and professional development opportunities.
Stay updated with effective language-teaching methodologies and IB curriculum developments.
Maintain a positive, respectful, inclusive, and well-managed classroom environment.
Contribute to Spanish language events, cultural celebrations, clubs, and enrichment activities.

What We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in  Spanish, Spanish Language & Literature, Education, Modern Languages, or a related field .
Strong proficiency in  spoken and written Spanish and English .
Minimum  2 years of relevant Spanish teaching experience  preferred.
Experience teaching Spanish in an  IB PYP, MYP, and/or DP environment  is preferred.
Strong communication, classroom management, and student engagement skills.
Ability to create interactive, student-centered, and inquiry-based language-learning experiences.
Passion for language education, cultural awareness, and developing globally minded learners.

IB Experience & Curriculum

Experience with  IB PYP, MYP, and/or DP Spanish  is preferred.
IB training/certification in Spanish  will be an added advantage.
Candidates with relevant Spanish teaching experience from  Cambridge, IGCSE, CBSE, ICSE, or other recognized curricula  may also be considered, particularly those with strong Spanish language proficiency and a willingness to work within the IB framework.

Preferred Skills
Spanish Language Teaching
PYP / MYP / DP
Language Acquisition
Communicative Language Teaching
Inquiry-Based Learning
Differentiated Instruction
Spanish Culture & Literature
Digital Language Learning
Student-Centered Learning
IB Assessment
ATL Skills
Interdiscipli…