Spanish Teacher (1st-6th)

Cherokee Classical AcademyCanton, GA
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About The Position

SPANISH TEACHER (1st-6th)FULL TIMEFY 2026-2027Canton, GA Cherokee Classical Academy seeks a mission-aligned educator to serve as a Spanish Teacher for Grades 1–5 and Study Skills Teacher for Grade 6. This individual will cultivate a love of language and ordered learning while supporting students in developing habits of attention, organization, and academic responsibility within a classical education framework. The ideal candidate embraces classical pedagogy, understands the formative power of language study, and is committed to aligning instruction with the Hillsdale K–12 Scope and Sequence. This position would report to the Dean of Academics on CCA’s Cherokee County campus. This position starts July 2026.

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's Degree in a related field from a fully accredited college is required.
  • Candidates should possess excellent written and oral communication skills.

Nice To Haves

  • Valid teaching certification in Georgia is preferred but not required.
  • Previous experience in classical education is preferred but not required.
  • Strong candidates will support the school’s Mission: to develop students in mind and character through a classical, content-rich curriculum that emphasizes the principles of virtuous living, traditional learning, and civic responsibility. They will have enthusiasm for the Vision: to be a nationally regarded K-12 classical school and serve as a local and national incubator for growth and promotion of classical education. And they will embody the school’s organizational values. We value the tenets of classical, liberal arts education; community and partnership in the common pursuit of forming intelligent, virtuous citizens; excellence in teaching and learning; the virtues we aim to teach our students: courage, courtesy, honesty, humility, perseverance, self-government, and service.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver developmentally appropriate Spanish instruction rooted in classical pedagogy.
  • Emphasize vocabulary, pronunciation, foundational grammar, and cultural literacy.
  • Reinforce memory work, recitation, and structured language development consistent with the grammar stage.
  • Align instruction with the Hillsdale K–12 Foreign Language Scope and Sequence.
  • Foster attentiveness, joy, and intellectual curiosity in the study of language.
  • Teach foundational academic skills including organization, note-taking, time management, and test preparation.
  • Cultivate habits of attention, responsibility, and self-governance.
  • Support students’ transition to the increased academic expectations of middle school.
  • Collaborate with core teachers and communicate progress with families as needed.

Benefits

  • Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance options
  • Long-term and Short-term disability
  • Life insurance
  • Participation in the Teachers Retirement System of GA for eligible positions
  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • Priority enrollment for children in the school
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