Spanish Teacher (Seasonal/Temporary)

The Classical Academy of Sarasota Inc• Sarasota, FL, US, FL

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Classical Academy of Sarasota is seeking a Seasonal/Temporary Spanish Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This role requires a candidate who thoroughly understands and supports the mission and philosophy of classical education. The teacher will be responsible for the education of students, demonstrating high moral character, and adhering to the classical trivium curriculum and sequence. Instruction must be consistent with the classical trivium curriculum and sequence, aiming to develop the intellect and personal character of each student. The position involves direct instruction, planning, curriculum implementation, communication with parents, monitoring academic progress, record keeping, and maintaining a safe and orderly classroom environment. The teacher is expected to model intellectual curiosity, logical thinking, self-motivation, and self-government, while demonstrating competence, honesty, integrity, personal responsibility, and respect for others.

Requirements

Bilingual and fluent in both English and Spanish
Ability to speak and write clearly and effectively
Ability to maintain an orderly classroom
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
Demonstrated mastery of one or more academic disciplines (Middle/Upper School)
Ability and willingness to teach the classical philosophy and sequence model as defined by the school
Willingness to teach moral character and adherence to virtue as defined by the school
Conviction in the values of a rigorous liberal-arts education
Ability to convey knowledge to young people
Willingness to meet each child’s academic needs
Promotion of high academic standards
An unrelenting desire to improve students’ work and performance
Ability to engage all students in the discussion
The ability to speak lucidly and grammatically
The ability to write lucidly and grammatically
The ability to correct students in writing and in speaking

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred
The ability and willingness to teach a range of subjects (Lower School)
Previous teaching experience
A liberal-arts education
Experience with classical education or higher liberal-arts teaching

Responsibilities

Understand and adhere to the principles of classical education
Apply the principles of the trivium to his/her level of teaching
Cover the prescribed classical curriculum and sequence
Develop the intellect of each student to the utmost of his/her ability
Develop the personal character of every student
Convey knowledge to young people
Meet each child’s academic needs
Promote high academic standards and establish a standard of excellence
Engage all of their students in class discussions
Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school
Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
Live a life in accordance with the virtues they teach, even outside of school
Demonstrate loyalty to the school and its mission
Direct instruction of students
Planning instruction and setting goals
Implementing school approved curriculum
Clearly and timely communicating standards, achievements and deficiencies to students and parents
Teaching good study habits
Monitoring and assessing academic progress
Working with students, specialists, parents and administrators
Maintaining complete and accurate student academic and disciplinary records
Maintaining textbooks, instructional materials and equipment
Maintaining safe and orderly classrooms
Maintaining and improving their own professional knowledge and skills
Following Board policies and directives from the school’s administration
Cooperating with the administration, all other employees, classroom assistants, parents and community members in their common endeavor to educate students
Setting an example of intellectual curiosity, logical thinking, self-motivation and self-government for students
Modeling competence, honesty, integrity, personal responsibility and respect for others in every aspect of the job
Instruct students in the four classical virtues and ensure that they follow them
Require students to be respectful to their teachers and each other
Require students speak in turn
Use techniques prescribed by the school to ensure students attentiveness and participation
Provide a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process
Tolerate no cruelty among students
Be sensitive to problems as they are developing and intervene immediately
Enforce the dress code
Implements instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences
Identifies, selects, and modifies instructional resources, approved by the Dean, to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs
Maintains effective and efficient record keeping procedures
Assigns and grades class work, homework, tests and assignments
Provides appropriate feedback on work
Maintains accurate and complete records of students' progress and development
Updates all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, FL Department of Education, and school regulations
Prepares required reports on students and activities
Assumes responsibility for meeting his/her course and school-wide student performance goals
Ensures that student growth and achievement is continuous and appropriate for age group, subject area, and/or program classification
Observes and evaluates students’ performance and development
Collaborates with peers to enhance the instructional environment
Encourages and monitors the progress of individual students
Willingness to take direction from the school administration
Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basis
Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with students, parents, and school staff
Models professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and community
Meets professional obligations through efficient work habits such as: meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating.
Adheres to all policies and procedures in accordance to the Personnel Handbook (i.e. dress code, hours of reporting, etc.)
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the school’s administration
Attends meetings, serves on committees as appropriate, and is present at conferences, open houses, concerts, etc.
Maintains professional dress code
Communicate regularly with parents regarding the standards, achievements and deficiencies of students
Willingness to listen to the concerns communicated by parents