Part Time Lower School Spanish Teacher & Duties As Assigned

Maumee Valley Country Day School•Toledo, OH

About The Position

Maumee Valley Country Day School is seeking a patient, engaging, and nurturing educator to introduce young learners to the Spanish language through interactive, play-based instruction while fostering a positive and inclusive classroom environment. A good candidate has experience working with early childhood or elementary-aged students, a strong foundation in Spanish language and culture, and the ability to design creative, age-appropriate lessons that promote language acquisition through songs, stories, movement, and hands-on activities. They demonstrate excellent classroom management skills, communicate effectively with students and families, and are committed to supporting diverse learning styles while cultivating curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning in every child. This position reports to the Head of Lower School and collaborates closely with the World Language Department. As a part-time employee, the position offers a flexible schedule and summers off.

Requirements

Experience with elementary or early childhood language instruction.
Familiarity with immersion or exploratory language programs.
Creativity, flexibility, and enthusiasm for working with young learners.
Enjoys working with children and adolescents
Fluency in Spanish
Proficient in the structure and content of the Spanish language
Curriculum design experience
Group and individual instruction
Innovative
Flexible
Strong work ethic
Self-motivated
Sense of humor
Collaborative
Bachelors degree required, Masters preferred
Minimum of 3 years experience teaching Spanish preferred
Thorough familiarity with Spanish speaking cultures, including customs, music, food, celebrations, arts, etc.
Ability to work within a diverse community that includes a number of international students
Must be willing and able to secure an Ohio Permanent Non-Tax certificate or Professional Teaching license.

Responsibilities

Teach beginning level Spanish with particular focus on culture, communication, and vocabulary development
Make learning authentic and relevant by making connections to real audiences and other disciplines
Implement a variety of methods and approaches in the classroom to deliver a personalized and experiential learning experience for all students
Assess curricular needs and modify curriculum following a backward design model
Participate in ongoing professional growth
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, administrators and other professionals on a regular basis
Collaborate with peers to enhance the instructional environment
Model professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and community
Participate in the life of the school beyond the classroom
Meet performance goals established as part of the annual performance planning process or as the result of organizational planning
Actively engage in personal and professional work in support of the school’s diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
Works independently with minimum supervision
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor