Upper School Spanish Teacher

Principia The • Des Peres, MO

2h • Onsite

About The Position

The Spanish Teacher uses a variety of teaching methods to effectively explain and demonstrate language concepts and culture in accordance with the school’s curriculum; leads classes and teaches primarily in the target language; proficient in upper-level Spanish skills. Within our close-knit, mission-driven learning community, Principia School teachers nurture students’ limitless potential—academically, morally, and spiritually—modeling love, integrity, and lifelong learning in all they do. At our award-winning Early Childhood through grade 12 Principia School in St. Louis, Missouri, and top-ranked Principia College in Elsah, Illinois, Principia faculty and staff make up a close-knit community of educators, coaches, and professionals taking a distinct approach to education—blending academic excellence with Christian Science-based character education. Principia’s team of over 500 employees supports not only Principia School and Principia College, but also a worldwide network of alumni and friends. At Principia School, our core value is LOVE. Love and its attributes underpin our foundational beliefs as well as our educational approach. We focus on developing the whole child—intellectually, physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually, preparing students for the next steps in life. We foster a challenging yet supportive environment where character unfolds naturally, and talent is cultivated through boundless opportunities. Character education plays an essential role in every aspect of the student experience, and classroom work is augmented by character trips, leadership development, and real-world, hands-on, project-based learning. Principia employees are part of an engaging academic community preparing students to be tomorrow’s leaders, thinkers, and changemakers. We strive to create a collaborative and inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong and are valued.

Requirements

• Student of Christian Science preferred
• Supportive of Principia’s guiding statements
• Master’s degree in Spanish preferred
• Teaching certification required
• Documented teaching experience with high school students; ability to work with a wide range of students - helping them feel successful and reach their full potential
• Able to perform detailed work in pronunciation, practice in basic patterns of grammar, build vocabulary, develop aural-oral skills, teach reading and writing comprehension, and introduce culture and literature

Nice To Haves

• Proficient in upper-level Spanish skills

Responsibilities

• Displays strong interest and love for working with high school students
• Develops four basic language skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking
• Plans effective and pedagogically-sound lessons that invoke student interest and ownership
• Models an enthusiasm and love for the subject matter
• Helps students develop a strong appreciation of foreign peoples and their cultures, knowledge of the area’s geography, and critical thinking and communication skills
• Has experience with or is willing to work in a 1:1 laptop environment
• Recognizes that the subject of Spanish is a vehicle for character education
• Handles discipline situations in an effective manner
• Communicates well and works collaboratively and effectively with colleagues, parents, Resident Counselors, and administrators
• Organizes professional obligations to achieve timeliness and order
• Uses effective information technology for student learning
• Demonstrates a strong interest and commitment to working with a wide range of students, helping them feel successful and recognize their unlimited potential
• Demonstrates commitment to preparing students to be thoughtful, informed, and active citizens
• Recognizes character education as an essential and natural part of daily classroom and ensemble instruction
• Collaborates effectively with colleagues, coaches, parents, houseparents, and administrators to support shared curricular, instructional, and student-life goals
• Supports mutual curricular and instructional goals with Upper School colleagues through collaboration and regular communication
• Participates as a member of a departmental team, including attending at weekly meetings and collaborative planning
• Serves as an advisor to a group of 8-10 Upper School students
• Supports innovative and engaging student recruitment and retention efforts
• Pursues ongoing professional development, applies best educational practices, and contributes to a professional learning community focused on continuous improvement.
• Participates in required professional development on Monday and Wednesday afternoons
• Fulfills all responsibilities expected of a faculty member, including curriculum development, lesson planning, grading and assessment, administrative tasks, meetings, supervision, family communication, and participation in school events as assigned
• Lead and mentor small groups of students as a Crew Leader, including oversight during fall Character Trips and active participation in House activities
• Attends and supports curricular trips, festivals, service-learning performance opportunities, and school activities, including chaperoning social events and travel
• Performs other duties as assigned in support of the school’s mission and programmatic needs

Benefits

• Generous Employee Tuition Discount: Enjoy a 90% discount on tuition (pro-rated for part-time staff) for your eligible children enrolled from Pre-K3 through College (infant and acorn programs excluded).
• Relocation: Principia provides a relocation reimbursement of up to 12% of your annual salary, when moving from outside a radius of more than 50 miles.
• Professional Development: Access to learning opportunities, training programs, and career growth support.
• Comprehensive Benefits: including comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, paid time off, a 403(b) retirement plan with Principia matching, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level