Lower School Spanish Teacher

Lower School Spanish Teacher

Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart School is seeking a full-time Lower School Spanish Teacher with expertise in teaching students in grades 1-6. Under the direct leadership of the Lower School Head, the Associate Lower School Head, in collaboration with the M-12 Discipline Chair, and guided by the Goals and Criteria, he/she will work independently and collaboratively to provide a stimulating and developmentally appropriate educational environment for all learners.

• A commitment to the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart network schools as articulated in the school mission.
• Strategically implement a variety of tools to teach students to read, write, listen to, and speak in Spanish.
• Organizing and managing a classroom environment to accomplish program goals safely and effectively.
• Supporting students as they develop skills and attitudes which are essential to realize their full potential.
• Modeling certain attributes of intelligence - academic, spiritual, and emotional – while demonstrating our belief in the dignity of all the students we serve.
• Creating and defining goals and objectives for unit and daily lesson plans; preparing classroom activities; organizing teaching materials; evaluating student performance; maintaining classroom records; and managing time effectively.
• Submitting grade reports and student comments at specified intervals.
• Holding conferences with students, parents, administrators, and other professionals.
• Engaging in curriculum reviews and collaborating on Discipline initiatives.
• Participating in faculty meetings, liturgies, chapels, retreats, school assemblies, and special events such as, but not limited to, back-to-school night and admissions showcases.
• Utilizing cognitive science and educational research to inform teaching practices.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

• Native or native-like fluency in Spanish.
• A Bachelor’s degree is required, in Spanish or a related field.
• At least three to five years of teaching experience is preferred.
• Intercultural competency and a commitment to supporting social justice, inclusion, and diversity as articulated in the Sacred Heart Goals & Criteria.
• Commitment to ongoing professional growth.
• Enthusiasm for teaching students of all abilities.
• Demonstrated success with effective use of technology.

Please note: In addition to the eligibility requirements indicated in the Archdiocese of Miami Policy "Creating and Maintaining a Safe Environment for Children and Vulnerable Adults," the selected candidate for this entity must undergo a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse and be granted a determination of eligibility as a condition of employment.
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