Full-Time Middle-High School Spanish Teacher for the 2026-27 School year
Saint Joseph School (SJS) and High School (SJHS) educate in the spirit of the Gospel, inspiring Catholic values, academic excellence, global awareness and service to those in need. We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity. The ideal candidate is one who embraces the mission, who is looking for a place to share the faith, be respected and supported, and grow professionally.
SJS is seeking a great communicator with bilingual proficiency to join our professional learning community in August 2026. This individual must have excellent interpersonal skills and will provide Spanish language instruction to our middle and high school students. The Spanish teacher should have solid classroom management skills, be responsible for developing learning activities and hands-on material, tending to individual student needs and communicating regularly with parents.
Reports to: Principal
Job Type: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $42,000 to 54,000 per year
Essential Responsibilities:
Planning daily lessons and activities to meet language standards
Adopting a data-driven attitude toward measuring learner progress
Attending to individual student needs
Demonstrating an awareness of different student backgrounds and cultures
Communicating regularly with parents
Providing extra support to students who need it
Monitoring student growth to identify strengths and areas for improvement
Using learner data to constantly refine curriculum
Providing regular feedback to students
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree or master’s (preferred) in education or relevant field
State teaching license in the relevant field or qualified to obtain it
Knowledge of teaching best practices
Empathy and great interpersonal skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
Proficiency with basic computer software such as Word and Excel
Experience working with children and adolescents. Previous experience as a middle-high school teacher is advantageous.
Good classroom management skills
Good teamwork abilities
Please email a letter of introduction and résumé to Principal Maria Byrd at mbyrd@sjswv.org.
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