Long Term Substitute Part-Time Spanish Teacher, Nazareth Prep High School Emsworth

Long Term Substitute Part-Time Spanish Teacher (Honors Spanish 1 & 2)
Reports to: Head of School
Hours: Part-Time, 10-month position (present - mid-June 2025). Some evenings and weekends for special events.
Contact: HFIRecruiter@hfi-pgh.org
HFI Mission Duties:
Holy Family Institute (HFI) is a 120-year-old Catholic organization with an impeccable history of serving children and families in the Pittsburgh Region. We are one of Pittsburgh’s largest social service organizations operating 15 programs in three counties. We are an independent organization guided by Catholic Social Teachings and serving people of all faiths and backgrounds.

Nazareth Prep High School is seeking a highly motivated and qualified part-time Spanish teacher to join our World Languages department for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year (present - mid-June 2025). This is a unique opportunity with the potential for future part-time or full-time employment.
Course Responsibilities:

• Teach one section of Honors Spanish 1 and one section of Honors Spanish 2 to students in grades 10-12.
• Develop and implement engaging lesson plans that foster language acquisition and cultural understanding.
• Cultivate students' proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and listening in Spanish.
• Provide targeted instruction and support to meet the needs of honors-level students.
• Assess student progress through various methods, including quizzes, tests, projects, and presentations.
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages student participation and collaboration.
• Integrate cultural components into language instruction, promoting awareness and appreciation of diverse Hispanic cultures.
• Prepare students to continue to advanced levels of Spanish.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Spanish, World Languages, Education, or a related field (required).
• Experience teaching high school Spanish (preferred).
• Strong understanding of Spanish grammar, vocabulary, and culture.
• Ability to effectively engage and motivate high school students.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for fostering a love of language learning.
• Commitment to student success and academic achievement.
• Current Act 33/34 and FBI clearances and FBI clearances with a valid PA driver’s license required.

Nazareth Prep is a religious organization which operates to promote the teachers, beliefs, and values of the Catholic Church, and therefore, their employment practices will take into consideration the provision of 42 U.S.C. Section 2000e-1(a) of Title VII and the ministerial exemption applicable to religious organizations.
COMMITMENT TO SOCIAL JUSTICE
Holy Family Institute and its affiliated organizations are committed to an environment that respects and values every human being and individual differences. We will invest time and resources to create an inclusive environment for all of our stakeholders. This means we will respect diversity that includes race, ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status, education, disability, language, and sexual orientation. We also believe that we should be “Faithful Listeners” and embrace diversity of ideas, perspectives, and values. We believe in providing access, opportunity, fair treatment, and advancement for all people. Believing that “God is Found in Everyday Activities” we will do our best to eliminate barriers that prevent full participation in our programs and services. We believe “Loving Relationships” means that all are welcome, all are neighbors, and there are no exceptions. With this belief we aim to create an environment in which any individual or group can feel welcomed, respected, supportive and valued.
Holy Family Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.