Spanish Teacher (School Year 2026-2027)

The SEED Public Charter School of Washington DC

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About The Position

The SEED Public Charter School of Washington, D.C. is seeking a Spanish Teacher with experience leading students through Spanish 1 and/or Spanish 2 coursework. In this role, the Spanish teacher will create a curriculum and classroom environment that guides students to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to communicate in Spanish. Teachers at SEED DC teach engaging lessons created from research-based, standards aligned, curriculum. These curricula aim to serve as windows and mirrors for our students to help them understand more about the world and themselves. This position will also collaborate with other instructional staff, school personnel and SEED DC’s senior leadership team to help advance SEED’s mission of supporting scholars to and through college completion.

Requirements

A commitment to SEED’s mission, core values and belief that with the right resources, any child can attend college and achieve their dreams
2-3 years of experience teaching Spanish at the high school level.
Superior written and oral communication and presentation skills
Solid subject matter knowledge and demonstrated knowledge of the content and the methods of teaching Spanish
Experience working with diverse student populations in an urban setting
Ability to connect with people from diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds (including but not limited to homeless and LGBTQ youth)
Possess an entrepreneurial spirit to be able to create and implement routines and rituals to ensure student achievement
Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field from an accredited university
Possess and maintain a valid Washington, DC Teaching Credential or ability to obtain this credential. Reciprocal license accepted.

Nice To Haves

Experience with students with learning differences and ADHD is a plus.

Responsibilities

Continue to build and implement the SEED DC’s culture - establishing new routines and structures to prepare students for college completion and beyond.
Develop and implement a balanced and engaging Spanish curriculum that promotes understanding
Use a variety of teaching practices to promote engagement and motivation, student choice and accountability
Teach SEED DC’s curriculum in dynamic, participation-oriented classes that focus on instruction and developing skills, not on rote memorization.
Plan, organize, and deliver appropriate lessons for assigned area(s) of responsibility, and submit lesson plans to the Principal on an as requested basis.
Differentiate instruction to reach all learners
Implement frequent formative assessments, in addition to summative assessments and analyze student achievement data to inform and personalize instruction to meet the needs of student
Collaborate with fellow teachers on planning, professional development, and standards-based curriculum and common assessment design to contribute to the continuous improvement of instruction at the school
Assess students’ learning in a professional manner and communicate students’ progress to parents and fellow teachers to facilitate future instruction.
Identify special needs of students and seek additional support, as needed
Maintain and submit necessary records, progress reports, and grade reports
Participate in faculty meetings, workshops, staff development programs, and other school sponsored activities
Assist in general building supervision and discipline of students outside of the classroom
Adhere to the professional and ethical standards as outlined by SEED
Other duties as assigned