Open Position: Spanish Teacher

Direct Reports: n/a

Reporting To: Director of the Middle School

FLSA Status: Exempt

When Needed: January 2, 2024 June 18, 2024

FT/PT: Part-Time, Temporary

On-site

Pay rate: ranges between $59,000 and $127,000 annually for a full-time position / depends on education and experience (amount will be pro-rated for the remainder of the year from the start date and calculated for the scheduled hours per week)

Eligible for benefits: yes

Why St. Thomas School?

You thrive in a face-paced environment, working alongside others who share your ideals. You are inspired by children and appreciate their joy and energy. You enjoy making an impact and being part of something bigger than yourself. You believe that schools should be among the most innovative places on earth. And you are committed to excellence and professional growth.

Who We Are:

Founded in 1951 and located on the east side of Seattle in Medina, Washington, STS is a private, non-sectarian school for Preschool through Eighth Grade students. Our educational journey is defined by a cognitively engaging program with an emphasis on developing character, leadership, and a passion for learning and achievement. Our highly regarded curriculum prepared students to excel at future endeavors while honoring the school’s long standing core values.

We commit to an inclusive and diverse community in which everyone can say, "I belong."We seek employees who are passionate, qualified, and offer diverse perspectives. We are particularly interested in the role education and a diverse learning environment play in promoting equity and inclusivity.

We Foster:

• A diverse, safe, and equitable school environment
• Actions and advocacy that support our Core Virtues
• Cultural competence, anti-bias, and social justice
• Intellectually curious and engaged global citizenship

Job Summary:

Under minimal supervision, provides an exemplary instructional experience in the classroom, and supports students, parents, and other community members in realizing our Guiding Principles. Provides an optimal, age-appropriate Spanish immersion-style classroom learning environment, teaching students the beauty of a second language (Spanish) in an engaging way. Abides by our Framework for Professional Standards.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Teaches fourth through sixth grade Spanish classes
• Plans and implements Spanish curriculum and unit plans
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of teaching practices and a commitment to teaching within a caring, highly academic environment
• Promotes field of Spanish education within school community by creating school events, participating in interdisciplinary projects, developing and attending field trips, and building connections with native speakers in local and international communities
• Participates in Middle School Division and Spanish Department meetings
• Helps with recess and lunch duties
• Observes laws and the school’s policies, procedures and regulations which have application to and implication for the professional’s responsibilities
• Is familiar with and complies with all policies and regulations as put forth in the school’s documents
• Since safety and security are everyone’s responsibility, takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, faculty, staff, equipment, materials and facilities
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Education & Experience:

• A Bachelor’s Degree, with an emphasis in elementary and/or middle school education or related areas from a four-year college or university required
• Master’s Degree in elementary and/or middle school education or related areas preferred
• 2+ years of combined teaching experience required, 5+ years of combined teaching experience preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Native or near-native proficiency in both Spanish and English
• Strong knowledge of culture and history of Spanish-speaking areas
• Familiarity with current learning theories and basic principles of human growth and development and ability to consider them in the design and implementation of learning experiences
• Excellent classroom management skills
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of the children and program
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Ability to work collaboratively in team situations
• Ability to work efficiently in a Microsoft Windows environment using Microsoft Office, master common automated systems for record keeping, and learn new technology
• Ability to work and communicate well with students, families, faculty and staff
• Some travel may be required (field trips)

Benefits include:

• Medical
• Health Savings Account
• Dental
• Vision
• Dependent Care Spending Account
• Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings
• Winter Wellness Days (between Dec 25 and Jan 1)

If this sounds like you, we'd like to hear from you. Please go to Apply Now on our careers website and complete our online employment application. Then upload your résumé and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in and qualified for this position.

www.stthomasschool.org/about/careers

Position open until filled.

No phone calls or drop-ins please.

About St. Thomas School

St. Thomas School, a non-sectarian, Preschool through Eighth Grade school, is one of the oldest independent schools on the east side of Lake Washington. St. Thomas School’s educational journey is defined by a cognitively rigorous program with an emphasis on developing character, leadership, and a passion for learning and achievement. Our mission is to develop responsible citizens of a global society. STS is a recognized leader in developing the whole student. Our core values include gratitude, responsibility, respect, courage, integrity, tolerance, compassion, perseverance, and generosity. STS serves over 300 students and boasts a 55,000 sq. ft. LEED Gold certified campus.

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