Spanish Teacher - Middle School

Lehigh Valley Academy•Bethlehem, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an enthusiastic, versatile educator to join our middle school team in a dual-capacity role as a 6th Grade Exploratory Spanish Teacher and 6th–8th Grade Advisory Teacher. The ideal candidate thrives in early adolescent education, balancing a passion for language acquisition with a commitment to student advocacy, executive functioning, and social-emotional growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education related field and/or Spanish
Valid State Teaching Certification appropriate for Middle School Spanish / World Languages preferred
Spanish Language Proficiency & Fluency
Demonstrated skill in engaging 6th–8th-grade learners using communicative, student-centered methodologies.
Familiarity with social-emotional learning frameworks (experience with CharacterStrong or IB MYP framework is a plus).
Exceptional classroom management, organizational, and relationship-building abilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience with CharacterStrong or IB MYP framework is a plus.

Responsibilities

Teach 6th-grade Exploratory Spanish within our Language Carousel rotation, setting the stage for lifelong language learning by creating a dynamic, low-stakes environment filled with music, games, hands-on projects, and real-world connections.
Foster curiosity, joyful engagement, and early communicative confidence by providing immersive, interactive experiences with high-frequency vocabulary, functional everyday phrases, and vibrant cultural practices from Spanish-speaking countries.
Help introduce students to world languages and cultures prior to selecting their primary language pathway in the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP).
Facilitate structured SEL lessons utilizing the CharacterStrong curriculum to foster character development, empathy, relational skills, and digital citizenship.
Explicitly teach fundamental organizational skills, binder/digital workspace management, note-taking strategies, and time management.
Guide students through age-appropriate college and career exploration lessons and partner with the media specialist to deliver essential library and research skills.
Serve as a primary mentor and advocate for advisory students; build an inclusive, supportive classroom community; and monitor holistic student well-being.
Communicate regularly with families regarding both academic progress in Spanish and overall social-emotional development in advisory.
Collaborate with grade-level teams, Department Leader, IB MYP coordinators, language department colleagues, and student support staff.
Participate in school-wide events, team planning meetings, and professional development opportunities.