Middle School Spanish Teacher (Long-Term Substitute)

Graland Country Day School•Denver, CO

1d•$260•Onsite

About The Position

Graland Country Day School is seeking a Middle School Spanish teacher for a long-term substitute position from November 9, 2026, to June 9, 2027. The role involves working closely with students in grades 5-8, fostering a love of learning, and developing necessary skills. The teacher will manage four classes at various grade levels, collaborate with the World Language department on curriculum and lesson plans, and potentially serve as a grade-level advisor, focusing on both academic needs and social-emotional well-being. Responsibilities may also include coaching sports, chaperoning overnight trips, sponsoring clubs, and working with the Gates Innovation Lab. The position requires a collaborative individual skilled in working with students, faculty, and families, who models caring, respect, patience, and an appreciation for differences.

Requirements

Experience teaching Middle School students and/or Spanish preferred.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Fluent in Spanish (native or near-native speaker).
Experience with integration of Spanish and other disciplines for units of study at each grade level.
Strong organization and communication skills.
Ability to maintain effective relationships with students, faculty, administration, and parents/guardians.
Willingness to pursue ongoing professional development opportunities.
Ease with technology, adoption of the LMS, as well as other technology programs and tools to engage learners.
Ability to chaperone students on day excursions, as well as overnight trips.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Desire to coach student athletics, a plus.

Responsibilities

Teach four classes at various grade levels (Grades 5-8).
Collaborate and coordinate curriculum and lesson plans with other World Language department members.
Serve as a grade level advisor, understanding students’ academic needs and social-emotional well being.
Coach student athletics.
Chaperone overnight trips.
Sponsor clubs.
Work with the Gates Innovation Lab.
Provide a safe environment for students.
Model caring, respect, patience, and appreciation of differences.
Participate in effective communication that is responsible, descriptive, and nonjudgmental.
Support collective efforts of the school on instructional and non-instructional sides, in addition to team responsibilities.
Uphold school, employee and family confidentiality.
Build positive relationships with students by demonstrating respect and care, while creating a safe environment that promotes intellectual risk-taking.
Foster a learning environment that inspires active student participation, curiosity, and initiative.
Utilize a variety of instructional approaches to engage students.
Approach situations with flexibility and creative thinking to identify solutions.
Chaperone students on day excursions.