5th - 8th Grade Spanish Teacher for the 2026-2027 School Year (part time)

Roman Catholic Bishop of San Diego • Coronado, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Sacred Heart Parish School is seeking a dynamic and engaging part-time Spanish Teacher for grades 5–8. The ideal candidate will foster a love for language learning while developing students’ speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in Spanish. Instruction should be interactive, culturally rich, and aligned with age-appropriate standards, while supporting a positive and inclusive classroom environment.

Requirements

• Active, practicing Roman Catholic
• Respects and understands a Catholic school philosophy
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Fluency in Spanish required (native or near-native proficiency preferred)
• Strong classroom management and organizational skills
• Ability to engage students in interactive and meaningful language learning
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Collaborative, flexible, and team-oriented mindset
• Commitment to fostering both academic and cultural appreciation
• Spend the majority of the day standing in the classroom. While standing the teacher will frequently hold objects they are working with or demonstrating
• Sit on an occasional basis when developing lesson plans, grading, etc.
• Walk through the classroom and be able to maneuver in tight spaces between desks. Walk on both even and uneven surfaces
• Deal with students while kneeling or squatting, stooping, or bending
• Reach at, below, or above shoulder height with the dominant upper extremity; may require trunk or neck rotation to look back at the class
• Assist in moving children's desks and chairs to change the layout of the classroom to influence the learning situation. It is occasionally necessary to lift and carry boxes weighing up to 25 pounds from the office to classrooms
• The employee is required to be mobile to, from, and within the classroom and preschool environment, as well as maneuver throughout the school facility to attend meetings, trainings, and other work-related events.
• The employee may be required to conduct trips to, from, and within various city and county-wide locations to attend trainings or workshops.

Nice To Haves

• teaching credential (or in progress) preferred
• Experience teaching upper elementary or middle school students preferred

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Spanish lessons aligned with grade-level standards
• Develop students’ proficiency in vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and conversation
• Incorporate cultural awareness and real-world connections into lessons
• Use a variety of instructional strategies, including interactive activities and technology
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs
• Assess student progress and provide timely feedback
• Maintain a structured, respectful, and supportive classroom environment
• Communicate effectively with parents and collaborate with colleagues
• Participate in staff meetings and school events as appropriate
• Support and uphold the mission and values of the school

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level