Middle & Upper School Long Term Substitute Spanish

Charleston Collegiate School seeks an innovative and passionate LTS Spanish Teacher to inspire and guide students in grades 6 through 12 in developing language proficiency and cultural understanding. This position requires a dedicated educator with strong content knowledge, a commitment to project-based learning, and the ability to foster critical thinking, collaboration, and curiosity in students.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons, focusing on the integration of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
• Scaffold instruction to support individual student needs, using formative and summative assessments to inform teaching practices and track progress.
• Plan immersive cultural experiences such as celebrations, guest speakers, or interactive projects to deepen students' understanding of Spanish-speaking communities worldwide.
• Foster cross-curricular connections by collaborating with colleagues in other disciplines to design interdisciplinary projects that integrate the Spanish language and culture.
• Incorporate Charleston Collegiate School’s pillars of project-based learning to connect language study with real-world applications and cultural exploration.
• Use creative methods and the school’s outdoor campus to provide experiential learning opportunities that engage students in meaningful practice of language skills.
• Provide consistent opportunities for students to engage in authentic language use, including dialogues, presentations, and written reflections.
• Maintain ongoing communication with families regarding student progress, class objectives, and opportunities for additional support or enrichment.
• Exhibit a positive mindset, flexibility, and adaptability to meet the diverse needs of learners.
• Actively participate in student-life activities, including advisory programs, leading clubs, coaching, or organizing after-school initiatives to foster a vibrant community.
• Stay current on best practices in world language education and adolescent development, participating in professional development opportunities to enhance instruction.
• Collaborate with students and colleagues to create an inclusive classroom environment that aligns with the school’s values of empathy, integrity, optimism, community, and advocacy.

Qualifications 

• College Degree (minimum Bachelors) 
• Good working knowledge of Google Suite
• Efficient typing, email, database, spreadsheet, and internet skills 
• Ability to communicate effectively and get along with co-workers and management  
• Ability to maintain regular and timely attendance  
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, problem-solve, and manage multiple projects
• Ability to present a professional image as a representative of the School  
• Current in First-aid training or equivalent  

Salary and Benefits

Charleston Collegiate School is committed to attracting and retaining the highest quality faculty and staff through a competitive compensation plan, retirement benefits and full medical/dental coverage.
Individual salary is negotiable depending on years of experience and educational background.

Non-Discrimination: Charleston Collegiate School values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds.  All employment decisions are made without regard to unlawful considerations of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.