5th-8th Spanish Teacher

Company Description Salem Lutheran Church and School, part of the Pacific Southwest District of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, is a Christ-centered community committed to spiritual growth and service. Founded in 1965, Salem has grown from its early worship gatherings into a vibrant ministry with strong missional outreach to families, including a thriving preschool opened in 1976. The school now offers double classes in almost every grade and serves a growing student body in a supportive, faith-based environment.

With over 200 members, Salem provides traditional and contemporary worship services and diverse Bible study opportunities, fostering a culture of meaningful growth and vocational calling for all.

LOCATION:

Salem Lutheran School

DEPARTMENT: K-8 Faculty

TITLE:

Teacher - 5th-8th Spanish

• Bachelor’s degree required; degree in Spanish, Education, or related field preferred
• Valid teaching credential (or actively pursuing one), preferably in Spanish or World Languages
• Full literacy and fluency in Spanish and English required
• Experience teaching Spanish at the middle school level preferred
• Strong classroom management, communication, and organizational skills
• Commitment to ongoing professional growth and Christian education
• Compensation:
  Starting at $29/hour;
  Based on experience and qualifications
• Requirements:
  Successful completion of background check and all employment clearances

The purpose and function of the Spanish Teacher position at Salem Lutheran is to educate and minister to students in grades 5-8 by facilitating their spiritual, academic, and social-emotional growth through Spanish language instruction from a Christian worldview. This role aligns with the vision, mission, purpose, and core values of Salem Lutheran Church & School and seeks to develop students’ language proficiency, cultural understanding, and confidence as communicators.

Salem Teachers employ effective instructional and disciplinary methods and intentionally integrate the Gospel message of Jesus Christ and biblical principles in and through everything they do and say in relation to students, parents, families, colleagues, and volunteers. The Spanish program is designed to build a strong foundation in language acquisition and prepare students for continued success in high school coursework, including Honors and Advanced Placement pathways.

As a servant-leader, Divinely Called by God into ministry at Salem Lutheran, it is understood, expected, and accepted that you will promote in your personal life and in your public service the established values of Salem Lutheran, which are rooted in the beliefs and practices of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and, insofar as you are responsible for leading and teaching your students and serving families, you will adhere to and not disgrace, demean, mock, or commit heresy against those beliefs and practices as outlined in LCMS Belief & Practice.

Reports to the Principal with respect to achievement of all objectives of the school and works closely with the following:

• Other teachers and staff to optimize the effectiveness of all ministry efforts of Salem Lutheran Church & School;
• Parents and guardians to maximize the impact of learning and growth on students; and
• The Senior Pastor, the Director of Christian Education, and Director of Children and Family Ministries, as needed and appropriate.

Accountable to the California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTPs, 2009):

• CSTP 1:
  Engaging and Supporting All Students in Learning
• CSTP 2:
  Creating and Maintaining Effective Environments for Student Learning
• CSTP 3:
  Understand…