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Lower and Middle School Spanish Teacher
School Description
Santa Catalina School is a vibrant, independent, Catholic school offering student-centered co-education to PreK through grade 8 and an all-girls’ boarding and day college preparatory upper school serving grades 9 through 12. Santa Catalina exists to develop in each student a striving for excellence, a maturing awareness of moral and spiritual values, a sense of responsible purpose, and a determination to serve the world with courage, grace, and compassion. With the cornerstones of excellence, spirituality, service, and responsibility, the school is committed to providing a supportive learning community for each student to grow in their intellectual, personal, and spiritual life, making Santa Catalina a transformational educational experience for its students.
Position Summary
Santa Catalina School, a nationally recognized, independent, Catholic school in Monterey, California, seeks an innovative, dedicated, and student-centered Spanish teacher for the 2023-2024 school year. The Lower and Middle School is composed of over 200 PreKindergarten through eighth grade students, whose dedicated faculty and staff collaborate to design and deliver a dynamic learning environment. This is a unique opportunity to join students and teachers who joyfully and actively engage together in creating values-based, intentional community. The Lower and Middle School Spanish teacher will join a highly collaborative and dedicated faculty that are committed to strengthening and enriching learning through innovative teaching methods that enable students to identify and solve problems, bridge content across traditional “subject” domains, and develop an unshakable growth mindset.
Description
The Lower and Middle School Spanish teacher creates and implements a program to teach Spanish to students in Grades 4 through 7, introducing the culture, language, and customs of the Spanish speaking world to novice language students. The Spanish teacher is deft at establishing positive relationships with students, their families, and colleagues; accomplishes grade-appropriate curriculum planning and instruction; and is a role model for innovation, creativity, integration between disciplines. Reporting to the Head of Lower and Middle School, the Spanish teacher will join with colleagues that work closely together and value collegiality.
Santa Catalina School believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to its success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but not limit the incumbent nor the organization to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.
Essential Responsibilities
● Teach introductory Spanish language to all students, Grades 4 to 7, as part of the Lower and Middle School curriculum
● Apply knowledge of child development to teaching and classroom management
● Understand and employ developmentally appropriate pedagogical approaches and varied presentation styles to ensure high student engagement
● Actively employ various project outcomes and assessment methods in order to more fully address different learning needs
● Create a classroom environment centered on problem-solving, synthesizing information, and integrating knowledge
● Communicate clearly in writing and verbally to students, other teachers, parents, and administrators regarding student progress and student needs
● Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and development to adjust teaching strategies
● Pursue professional development to maintain expertise in performance of teaching responsibilities and promote the sharing of best practices with other members of the school’s faculty community
● Show genuine concern for students: demonstrate deep investment in student learning and success both in and out of the classroom
● Manage student behavior in and out of the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
● Participate and support the life of the school through various duties as assigned
● Attend and engage in department, school, and parent meetings
Qualifications
● Bachelor’s degree required (master’s degree and/or credential preferred)
● Three or more years of experience teaching Spanish
● A commitment to the mission and identity of Santa Catalina School
● A desire to participate fully in the Santa Catalina community
● Successful completion of a LiveScan criminal background check as required by law
Competencies
● Demonstrated use of relevant pedagogy to support and differentiate instruction
● Excellent writing, communication, and public speaking skills
● Approachable and welcoming demeanor
● Cultural competence and enthusiasm for working with a diverse and dynamic community
● Strong interpersonal skills, including good listening, humor, tact, and intuition
● Ability to create responsive, caring, and appropriate relationships with students, families, and colleagues
● Strong organizational and record-keeping skills and digital literacy
● Ability to assess and respond to the needs of the school and act as a representative of the school
● Commitment to professional growth and education
Supervisory Responsibilities
● This position does not supervise other employees
Working Conditions and Compensation
● Work in a classroom, standing and sitting, and using a computer screen for extended periods of time each day
● Ability to access buildings and facilities throughout a 36-acre campus, with reasonable accommodations, in order to meet with students and faculty
● Work in a school environment with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and people
● Additional time is required beyond a normal day or week for evening and weekend meetings
● Santa Catalina School offers competitive insurance and retirement benefits
● Salary Range: This is a part-time teaching position (.75 FTE), $45,000 to $65,000 annually, depending on experience
Equal Employment Opportunity
Santa Catalina School is an equal-opportunity employer. Employment at Santa Catalina School is based solely on qualifications and competence for a particular position, without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, disability, marital status, or any other category protected by the law.
To Apply
Interested candidates should visit our website to complete and submit an application, resume, and cover letter:
https://www.santacatalina.org/employment
Electronic submission of candidate papers in .pdf format is preferred.
Santa Catalina provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities. Applicants who need accommodations to participate in the application process should contact Maria Chavez at maria.chavez@santacatalina.org.
