2026-2027 LS Spanish Faculty

The Bush School•Seattle, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bush School is seeking an individual to join our Lower School team as a Lower School Spanish Faculty member. We are looking for a candidate who can support the school’s mission of diversity and inclusion and who has a background that demonstrates an understanding and appreciation of intercultural fluency. We are building a team where diversity of experiences, backgrounds, and talents are valued to work with a diverse community of students, faculty, staff, and families. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. The Lower School Spanish Faculty member reports to the Lower School Director and collaborates closely with students, families, and the Lower School Faculty and Staff, while also being an active member of the school’s World Language Department. The candidate will possess the ability and skills to successfully teach Spanish to a wide range of students.

Requirements

Experience in teaching Lower School Spanish – a minimum of 3 years is preferred
A bachelor’s degree in Spanish, Education or related field is required
Have a current Adult and CPR, First Aid, and AED Certification (or receive one soon after hire date)
Meet the school’s standards when completing two separate background screenings
Stamina: Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, manage long days, and support body with core muscles.
Fine Motor Skills: Using hands to grasp, move, or assemble small objects (e.g., papers, writing).
Sensory: Clear hearing to distinguish sounds and vision to see differences in color, shade, brightness.
Ability to sit and keyboard for up to 8 hours per day & lift up to 30 pounds (file boxes).
Applicants must be, at the time of application, legally authorized to work in the United States.
The Bush School does not offer visa sponsorship for this position and will not consider applicants who require visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

A graduate degree in Spanish, Education or a related field is preferred

Responsibilities

Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences for Kindergarten through-5th grade
Differentiate instructional resources/methods to meet students’ Varying learning needs
Create an immersion setting where students are able to build an understanding of the spanish language
Develop and implement an interdisciplinary, multicultural, experiential curriculum
Observe/evaluate/assess students’ development using OTUS and share outcomes on report cards twice a year
Value and incorporate diverse perspectives in daily interactions and within the curriculum
Establish classroom expectations that create a safe and comfortable environment for all students
Collaborate and work effectively with the school’s World Language Department
Create and sustain effective family partnerships, for example: communicate with parents/guardians regarding student progress and classroom news via formal conferences, written reports, and school portal
Attend school related events outside the scheduled school day
Participate actively in school/division/department meetings, in addition to school activities/committees
Be familiar with all the roles and responsibilities as outlined in the Faculty Handbook
Attend all specialist teacher meetings
Attend all Lower School, Department, and All-Staff faculty meetings
Attend all beginning of the year and end-of-year faculty meetings
Conscientiously complete other duties as assigned
Establish positive classroom expectations with a responsive behavior management style creating a safe and comfortable environment for all students
Keep up-to-date with child development, teaching resources and instructional methods in order to make relevant changes to teaching practices