This opening calls for specific teaching qualifications set by the school.

CalWest’s client school in the Greater Seattle Area is seeking a Middle School Spanish Teacher to begin August 2023.

Required Qualifications

A Bachelor’s Degree and/or other educational requirements listed on the job description
Requisite skills commensurate with the position
A reasonable commuting distance to the CalWest client school, or a willingness to relocate
Relevant, recent experience
Authorization to live and work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred;
Strong knowledge of Spanish, communicative language learning, and technology integration;
Familiarity with proficiency-based models of language acquisition;
Experience with effective classroom support strategies and positive relationship-building practices;
Appreciation and enjoyment of middle school students and an understanding of their learning and development;
Knowledge and application of differentiated instruction;
A commitment to cultural humility and understanding its essential role in academic growth and student preparation;
Experience with and appreciation for STEAM-focused, interdisciplinary, project-based learning;
Fluency in 21st Century learning pedagogies;
An ability to use instructional technology effectively, including interactive whiteboards, document cameras, Google Apps for Education, and integrated student information systems;
A willingness and enthusiasm for making the school’s outdoor spaces an integral part of the curriculum and instruction;
Enthusiasm for collaborating with colleagues as part of a professional learning community;
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
Joyful commitment to ongoing professional growth and development.

Teach a full course load of 1.0 FTE, including 6th-8th Spanish and Middle School Advisory.
Cultivate a classroom community amongst a small, grade-specific advisory group utilizing the school’s social-emotional learning curriculum.
Plan and execute lessons in accordance with the Spanish curriculum.
Partner with the Lower School Spanish teacher in building a cohesive, whole-school Spanish program that, upon completion (grade 8), is equivalent to Spanish 1.
Assess, evaluate, and provide feedback on student performance. Partner with families, colleagues, and administration to appropriately challenge and support students.
Communicate clearly, kindly, productively, and effectively with families.