Foreign Language Teacher (Grades Elementary- Middle School) Long-term Substitute 

Job Title: Spanish Teacher

 

Reports To: Middle School Principal
Department: Academic
FLSA Status: Exempt
Standard Hours per Week: 40
 

 

 

 

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Position Purpose

 

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, the Spanish Teacher is responsible for developing students’ knowledge, skills, and abilities in comprehending, speaking, reading, and writing in a language other than English. The teacher fosters an understanding and appreciation of the cultures and traditions of countries where the language is the primary means of communication.

 

 

 

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Providence Competencies

 

• Spiritual Leadership: Maintains a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and consistently participates (e.g., weekly) in a local church or congregation.

• Professional Excellence: Exhibits unquestionable professionalism anchored in a commitment to continual personal and professional growth.

• Integrity and Mission Alignment: Demonstrates integrity while fully engaging in the academic, spiritual, and covenant mission of Providence.

• Community Engagement: Delivers exemplary customer service by cultivating positive, respectful, and collaborative relationships throughout the Providence community.
   

 

 

 

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Essential Functions

 

• Develops and implements a comprehensive foreign language curriculum aligned with school goals.

• Creates a classroom environment that is safe, welcoming, and conducive to individualized and small-group learning.

• Designs lesson plans and instructional materials that promote sequential learning, challenge students appropriately, and optimize instructional time.
   

• Instructs students in the target language, including comprehension, grammar, syntax, vocabulary, composition, communication, and translation of literature.

• Promotes cultural understanding and appreciation for the traditions and customs of countries where the target language is spoken.

• Guides students in preparing materials for language-related projects, publications, and competitions.

• Assesses student progress through formal and informal methods; adapts instructional strategies to meet diverse learning needs, including those of students with special needs.

• Provides individual and small group instruction to support differentiated learning.

• Pursues ongoing professional development by attending workshops, conferences, and seminars, and by staying informed on current trends in language education.
   

 

Note: The above description is illustrative and not exhaustive of all responsibilities or tasks required.

 

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Qualifications

 

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in Foreign Language Education, Linguistics, or related field.

• Valid teaching certification or licensure for the appropriate grade levels and subject area.

• Demonstrated proficiency in the target language (both written and spoken).

• Strong knowledge of second-language acquisition theory and effective instructional strategies.

• Commitment to faith-based education and alignment with the mission of Providence.

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
   

 

 

 

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Job Requirements

 

• Full-time position; 40 hours per week for 12 weeks.

Collaborative work environment within a faith-based educational setting.