High School Spanish Teacher

Cole Valley Christian Schools • Meridian, ID

21h • $39,000

About The Position

Our Mission: Partnering with Christian families to shepherd and challenge students toward their individual potential to impact the world for Jesus Christ.

Cole Valley Christian is seeking God’s wisdom as we search for a Christ following, dynamic, and gifted teacher to join our incredible staff. We desire an educator whose passion for sharing God’s grace, Truth, and love shapes everything they teach and do. We seek a passionate content expert with a demonstrated gift for teaching and a deep desire to make disciples in their service and love for the Lord. Therefore, we are seeking someone who first and foremost has a strong relationship with Christ that is evidenced in all aspects of their life.

Requirements

• Evidence of a teachable heart, a humble and gentle spirit, and an ability to “correct, rebuke, and encourage” in love.
• A unifier who “makes every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace” while working with others to accomplish our mission.
• Excellent communication and relational skills with students and adults.
• A strong desire and demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team.
• Leadership and vision: Always striving for improvement and helping others in that improvement process.
• A demonstrated ability in the gift of classroom teaching which includes the following areas: o Seamless biblical worldview integration and Christ-centered instruction o Relating to students while holding them accountable o Engagement strategies that take advantage of multiple classroom settings o Lesson and unit planning, organization, and calendar management o Balanced and effective classroom management o Differentiated instruction to meet different learning styles o Integration of technology as a tool for student learning
• Ability to navigate Microsoft applications and online tools.
• Classroom training, coursework and/or experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field.
• State teaching certificate, or ability to obtain.
• Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) teaching certificate, or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Teach high school Spanish courses in alignment with school curriculum and academic standards.
• Create engaging lesson plans that develop students’ reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills.
• Plan and implement Christ-centered instruction in lesson plans with a biblical foundation for all units.
• Integrate cultural studies of Spanish-speaking countries with a biblical worldview.
• Establish a positive, respectful, and structured classroom environment that encourages student participation and learning.
• Develop and administer assignments, tests, and projects to assess student understanding and progress.
• Grade student work and provide constructive feedback to support learning.
• Keep detailed records of student performance and progress, including grades, attendance, and behavior.
• Communicate effectively with parents, faculty, and administration.
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and school events.
• Uphold and model the school’s Statement of Faith, mission, and core values.
• Supervise students during assigned duties (e.g., before and/after school, lunch, events) as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and retirement plan.
• Paid Time Off - In addition to all school-observed holidays, Thanksgiving break, Christmas break, and Spring break, position receives 5 paid personal days, 9 paid sick days, and 3 days bereavement leave per school year.
• Tuition Discount: 50% discount on tuition. Does not include fees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time