Temporary Upper School Spanish Teacher

The Overlake School•Redmond, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Overlake School is hiring a temporary, full-time Upper School Spanish Teacher to cover a faculty member’s sabbatical during the second semester, from January 11 through June 15, 2027. The teacher will teach three sections of Upper School Spanish III and one section of Upper School Spanish IV. The salary is $63,971–$122,532, prorated based on actual working days; the offered amount depends on education level and years of experience. The role uses an inquiry-based, student-centered curriculum to foster enthusiasm for language learning, appreciation of global diversity, cultural competency, and active global citizenship. Instruction should use authentic sources and perspectives, connect language and culture to students’ lives and global communities, and develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing through purposeful, scaffolded practice. The teacher will also support curiosity, empathy, intercultural understanding, independent language use, and developmentally appropriate discussions of cultural comparisons, identity, and global issues in Spanish. The position is in person, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Responsibilities beyond teaching include leading an Upper School Advisory, holding office hours three days per week, proctoring study halls and exams, providing student supervision, chaperoning events, and participating in school and faculty meetings. The teacher will collaborate with the World Languages department and participate in supervision, evaluation, and professional learning activities.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree or relevant experience.
Ability to pass required background checks and provide work authorization documentation.
Strong background in Spanish and teaching upper school grades.
Cultural competency and demonstrated commitment to building inclusive, equitable classroom communities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with students, families, and colleagues.
Collaborative and generative mindset.
Proficiency with technology and interest in integrating digital tools into instruction.
Organized, responsive, and flexible, with sound professional judgment and healthy boundaries.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree and/or teaching credential.
Experience with Understanding by Design (UbD) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) frameworks.
Experience with the principles of Acquisition-Driven Instruction.
Ability to lead domestic and international student programs during the school’s annual Project Week.
Familiarity with upper school student life and culture.
Experience with varied assessment styles.
Evidence of ongoing professional development.
Willingness and desire to contribute to Overlake beyond the classroom.

Responsibilities

Teach three sections of Upper School Spanish III and one section of Upper School Spanish IV.
Facilitate inquiry-based, student-centered instruction using diverse authentic sources and perspectives.
Develop students’ listening, speaking, reading, and writing through purposeful, scaffolded practice.
Connect language learning with students’ lives, contemporary cultural practices, and global communities.
Support cultural comparisons, discussions of identity and global issues, intercultural understanding, empathy, and independent language use.
Lead an Upper School Advisory (homeroom) of 8–10 students and build responsive relationships among students, families, and teachers.
Proctor weekly study halls and exams as assigned.
Provide adult supervision before, during, and after school, including lunch and school events.
Hold office hours three days a week.
Chaperone class and grade-level events.
Participate in School, Division, Department, Grade-Level, and Faculty meetings.
Engage in the professional learning cycle of supervision and evaluation.
Collaborate with the World Languages department; maintain and refine scope and sequence; keep curriculum current and aligned; and share assessment practices and instructional strategies.
Uphold Division and Department expectations for learning management system accuracy and grade reporting.
Contribute to a joyful, caring, student-centered classroom culture aligned with the school’s mission and commitment to culturally responsive practice.