Elementary and Middle School Spanish Teacher (1st grade - 8th grade)

Job Title: Elementary and Middle School Spanish Teacher (1st grade - 8th grade)

Job Description: We are seeking a dedicated and passionate teacher to join our educational team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating a positive learning environment, developing engaging lesson plans, and fostering the academic and personal growth of students.

The Spanish Teacher is a qualified professional educator who meets the requirements to teach in a Catholic school in the Archdiocese of Denver. The teacher is hired by and directly accountable to the principal. The teacher is expected to abide by the policies and procedures of the local school, the Archdiocese of Denver, and the Office of Catholic Schools. The teacher collaborates with the principal and staff in creating an environment that fosters the ministry of Catholic education and promotes a Catholic culture in the school, oriented towards discipleship. This is currently a part-time position, but could become full-time depending on enrollment.

Essential Dispositions:

The teacher has a passion for:

? Sharing the person of Jesus Christ, the Logos, with students daily through their teaching and personal life witness.

? Teaching curriculum from the heart of the Church to help form students in a Christian way of seeing reality (Catholic worldview).

? Supporting students in the formation of their imaginations to see sacramentally: To see the way God designed reality through science, ordered it logically through math, moved and worked through human history; To behold beauty in art and music; To see in physical formation and sport a way to grow in the ability to be a gift of self to others; To meet the person of Jesus and his Church through catechesis and theology.

Essential Duties:

The duties of the Spanish Teacher will include, but are not limited to:

? Teach and act by the doctrinal and moral teachings of the Catholic Church;

? Know, teach, and act consistently in accordance with the mission, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of the Catholic school;

? Provide grade-appropriate instructional program following the curriculum of the Archdiocese of Denver, including lesson planning, classroom preparation, and assessment of each student's performance;

? Provide grade-appropriate extended or enrichment opportunities;

? Maintain required training, certification, and/or credentialing;

? Communicate regularly with parents/guardians, colleagues, and the principal;

? Participate in all Archdiocese of Denver in-service and training programs, and participate in all local school-sponsored professional development and training programs and initiatives unless exempted or excused by the principal;

? Attend all required faculty and staff meetings unless exempted or excused by the principal;

? Cooperate with the principal and staff members in school-related meetings, activities, and projects;

? Maintain accurate student attendance and academic records by local school policies and procedures;

? Maintain a safe, orderly, and secure learning and work environment;

? Participate in annual performance review based upon the implementation of the essential duties of the Spanish Teacher;

? Maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding school personnel, students, and all other matters related to the school.

? Follows established procedures to ensure the safety and welfare of students.

? Maintains confidentiality and discretion regarding school and classroom matters;

? Perform teaching duties and all other duties as assigned by the school principal.

About the Employer

St. John the Baptist Catholic School is located in Longmont, Colorado, and serves students from 3-year-old Preschool through 8th Grade. We serve approximately 200 students. We dedicate ourselves to modeling the life of Jesus Christ for one another and our families as we form disciples who will be lights to our communities and the world.

Location: 350 Emery Street, Longmont, CO 80501

We welcome applications from individuals who are passionate about education and committed to making a positive impact in the lives of students.

Please send your cover letter, resume, and references to the school principal, Stacey Chavez, at staceyc@johnthebaptist.org.

Job Type: Part-time (not benefits eligible); Full-Time (benefits-eligible - health, dental, vision, paid time off)

Compensation: $24,000 - $45,000 Annual (part-time 24-30 hrs / week) depending on Experience, Education and Certifications

Education and Experience:

? Requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree, preferably in education;

? Requires appropriate training, certification, and/or credentialing;

? Compliance with Safe Environment requirements.

Competencies and Qualifications:

? Be a fully initiated Catholic in the communion of the Catholic Church and intentionally live out the five precepts of the Church (CCC 2041-2043).

? Refrain from promotion or approval of, or the living out of, any conduct or lifestyle that would reflect discredit or disgrace on, or cause scandal in relationship to, the Archdiocese of Denver, or considered to be in contradiction with Catholic doctrine or morals.

? Effective supervisory skills.

? Effective listening and verbal communication skills.

? Must have the necessary background and training in education methods and subject areas.

? Must have an understanding of child development skills required to relate to the students being taught.

? Must have appropriate control and discipline techniques to manage a classroom successfully.

? Must work cooperatively with school staff and administration.

? Sound judgment and decision-making skills.

? Knowledge of and willingness to implement safety and emergency procedures.

? Positive references and recommendations.

? Successfully pass a criminal background check.

Physical Requirements:

? Requires lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds.

? Ability to execute appropriate safety and emergency procedures, including leading evacuations and providing basic first aid.