Middle School Spanish Teacher

San Francisco Day School•San Francisco, CA

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Middle School Spanish Teacher is responsible for designing and implementing a dynamic Spanish language curriculum for students in grades 6-8. The teacher will create an engaging, student-centered learning environment that fosters language acquisition, cultural understanding, and global awareness. Using immersive and proficiency-based instructional methods, the teacher will help students develop their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Spanish.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Spanish, Education, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
Fluency in Spanish and proficiency in English.
Experience teaching middle school students, preferably in an independent school setting.
Strong understanding of language acquisition pedagogy and best practices for adolescent learners.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a rigorous and developmentally appropriate Spanish language curriculum aligned with the school’s mission and academic standards.
Use a communicative, proficiency-based approach to language instruction, incorporating listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
Employ diverse and engaging teaching strategies, including storytelling, role-playing, project-based learning, literature, and authentic cultural experiences.
Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of students with varying levels of Spanish proficiency.
Foster a supportive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages risk-taking in language learning.
Utilize assessments, both formative and summative, to measure student progress and inform instruction.
Maintain high expectations for student engagement, participation, and behavior.
Work closely with fellow faculty members to integrate Spanish into cross-disciplinary projects and school-wide initiatives.
Communicate regularly with students, parents, and advisors regarding student progress, including parent-teacher conferences and progress report writing..
Participate in faculty meetings, professional development opportunities, and school community events.
Serve as a middle school advisor, providing academic and social-emotional guidance.
Attend grade-level meetings and collaborate with colleagues on student support strategies.
Supervise and participate in lunch, recess, and other duties as part of school responsibilities.
Attend and support students during Outdoor Education trips for the middle school/advisory grade level.