Spanish Teacher

About This Role

This teaching position is for a Spanish teacher for the second half of the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves teaching Middle and High School Spanish, with the potential to expand to 4th and 5th grade Spanish. The ideal candidate is faith-filled, dynamic, compassionate, and collaborative, committed to student growth and success in a safe, organized, and joyful classroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver developmentally appropriate lesson plans based on diocesan approved curriculum and instructional materials that facilitate active learning
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students
• Provide a variety of developmentally appropriate learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests, and assignments
• Provide appropriate feedback on work
• Use relevant technology as defined by the school to support and differentiate instruction
• Observe and evaluate student's performance and development utilizing information to adjust teaching strategies
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and student needs
• Maintain student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing expectations, procedures, and consequences as set forth by the school and diocese
• Participate in department, school, parent, and diocesan meetings
• Encourage parent and community involvement
• Obtain information for parents when requested
• Promptly return phone calls and answer emails
• Participate in appropriate professional development and activities
• Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs, and student organizations as directed
• Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program

Requirements

• Minimum B.A/B.S degree in teaching from an accredited institution or related field
• Valid Michigan teaching certification with appropriate endorsements
• Must complete state and national background checks and diocesan required VIRTUS training
• Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing