Job Title: Middle School Spanish Language Arts Teacher
We are looking for passionate Middle School Spanish Language Arts Teacher to join our team! The Middle School Spanish Language Arts Teacher is responsible for teaching Spanish language and literature to students in grades 6-8. This role involves developing and implementing lesson plans that help students enhance their Spanish reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension skills. The teacher fosters a positive and inclusive learning environment, encourages cultural appreciation, and evaluates student progress.
What You Will Be Doing

• Develop and deliver engaging Spanish language arts curriculum aligned with educational standards.
• Teach grammar, vocabulary, literature, and conversational skills in Spanish.
• Create a supportive classroom environment conducive to learning and personal growth.
• Assess and track student progress through assignments, tests, and projects.
• Adapt teaching methods to meet diverse student needs and learning styles.
• Encourage cultural understanding and appreciation through relevant materials and activities.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues regarding student performance and development.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in language education.
• Creating a positive and inclusive environment that supports the needs of all students, including those who are not native Spanish speakers

What you bring to the table

• Bachelor's and/or Master's Degree in Education
• PA Instructional Certification or eligibility for instructional certification in Pennsylvania
• Pedagogical knowledge and language proficiency, in addition to classroom management, organization, planning, instructional delivery, and technical skills
• Ability to motivate and build relationships with parents, students and staff to promote student achievement
• Good understanding of the cultural and linguistic nuances of the Spanish language
• Ability to adapt teaching style to meet the needs of diverse learners
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Employee Benefits & Perks:Competitive salary, commensurate with experience and qualifications Medical, dental and vision benefits, which include mental health visits at the primary copay rate and a healthy pregnancy maternity program Up to 8 free counseling/therapy sessions annually through Employee Assistance Programs Flexible Savings Accounts for Health, Dependent Day Care & Commuter Reimbursements Retirement Plan Contributions Paid time off for sick days, personal days and holidays We believe in the importance of ongoing professional development and provide opportunities for our employees to attend workshops, conferences, and training sessions. Want to have some fun, too? Yes, please! Enjoy team building, appreciation days, supportive and collaborative environments and much more! Employee Referral Bonuses. As a Pan American Academy Employee, we'll ask that you always keep your eye out for great talent to join our family. Consider yourself an extension of the recruitment team, scouting for the best people to support our students and school!
Work Schedule And Additional Information

• Full-time employment, 10-months, exempt
• This position is for in-person work at our location
• 179 instructional days, 194 work days (new staff members work additional days for induction/orientation)
• In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable
• To be eligible to work for Pan American Academy Charter School, you must complete and submit background clearances and paperwork prior to your start date. We are able to accept clearances if they are less than one year old from the date a new employee presents them to Human Resources.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Please note: Both prior experience and educational degree must go through a verification process in order for final salary to be confirmed.
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Nondiscrimination: Pan American Academy Charter School is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, veteran status, disability, history of disability or perceived disability. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at information@panamcs.org or call at 215-425-1212.