Elementary Spanish Teacher

Stratford School, part of Spring Education Group, is a leading independent WASC-accredited private school in California offering courses from preschool through 12th grade with a vision of creating a unique, multi-dimensional educational foundation for children. At Stratford School, we understand every child has his or her own interests and passions and contributes in their own way. Our proven program includes our STEAM-based curriculum that was recognized by the White House as a leader in early childhood STEAM education, and we are also the first California school to earn the Carnegie Science Seal of Excellence for STEM.

About the Role

The Spanish Teacher works as part of our teaching team to develop lessons appropriate for grades Kindergarten – 5th grade with an emphasis on reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar, and speaking. Young students may work on counting, common words and basic grammar as older students progress into reading and writing more complex concepts.

What We Offer

Pay range: $58,500 - 64,000

Health, vision, and dental and 401(k) plan benefits

Student Tuition Discount

Opportunity for advancement

You will also…

Plan and deliver Spanish curriculum aligned with Stratford policies, in collaboration with fellow Spanish teachers

Demonstrate fluency in Spanish and integrate cultural knowledge into lessons

Collaborate with other faculty and staff members

Monitor, document, and assess student progress; maintain regular communication with parents and the director

Submit weekly lesson plans

Maintain Spanish curriculum materials and inventory

Support school events and staff meetings

Promote a positive, respectful classroom environment

Exhibit professionalism through punctuality, initiative, teamwork, and appropriate conduct and appearance.

What We Are Looking For

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited or approved college or university

Prior experience working with students preferred

Must be fluent in both Spanish and English language

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language.

In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.