Middle School Spanish Teacher

Description

Charlotte Latin School has an exciting opportunity for a Middle School Spanish teacher to begin in the 2025-2026 academic year. The Middle School Spanish Teacher is an integral part of the Middle School faculty.  This position may teach a variety of Spanish courses across all Middle School grades and levels. This position is ideal for motivated teachers with a knowledge of ACTFL and a particular passion for teaching middle school students. Additional responsibilities may include sponsoring extra-curricular activities, advising, and/or coaching. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Teach four sections of Middle School Spanish
• Serve as a Middle School advisor to 10-12 Middle School students
• Work collaboratively and effectively with peers in support of student achievement and curriculum development
• Perform other related duties, such as club advisor, recess supervisor, carpool, etc., as required and assigned by the Head of Middle School

Supervisory Responsibilities 

• None

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor's degree in a World Language is preferred. 
• Experience teaching French in addition to Spanish is desirable.
• An understanding of ACTFL proficiency standards and how they apply to language acquisition.
• Experience teaching with Comprehensible Input and/or Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling (TPRS) is beneficial.
• Previous experience teaching middle school-aged children is highly preferred, as is experience in an independent school setting.

Skills:

• Inspire students to communicate confidently in Spanish through all three modes: interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational, with a focus on the real-world value of using Spanish in daily life.
• Cultivate a love for the Spanish language and its rich cultures, fostering curiosity and excitement in every lesson.
• Integrate technology creatively into the classroom to enhance learning and assess student progress; Possess a strong proficiency in Google Workspace. 
• Exhibit a love of working with children in this age group.
• Demonstrate strong classroom management skills, while upholding a commitment to safety and civility.
• Maintain excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues, displaying flexibility and a willingness to share classroom resources and space.
• Partner with Department Head on curriculum design work. 
• Build meaningful relationships with students, colleagues, and families, contributing to a supportive and thriving learning community.
• Actively engage in the life of the school community, participating in extracurricular activities and school events.
• Adhere to the highest level of professionalism.
• Maintain a philosophical alignment with our core values and curriculum and instruction, which can be found on our website: www.charlottelatin.org, including a commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Working Conditions and Environment

• Intermittently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 25 pounds.
• Continuously see, sit, balance, grasp, and have repetitive use of arms, wrists, hands, and fingers; and some fine finger dexterity.
• Frequently talk and hear.
• Intermittently stand, stoop, bend, twist, crouch, kneel, crawl, walk, climb stairs, step stools and ladders, operate foot and hand controls, squeeze, and reach above shoulders.
• Exposure to dust, chemicals, fumes, flammables, grease, dirt, stacked materials, electrical equipment, machinery, low to medium noise levels, and moderate indoor heat and cold temperatures.
• Long or odd hours, as needed.

Are you a talented language teacher with a passion for teamwork, creativity, and bringing energy to every lesson? If so, we’d be thrilled to connect with you!