Lower School Spanish Teacher

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Posted: 24-Mar-25

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina

Type: Full Time

Categories

Elementary Teacher

Preferred Education

4 Year Degree

Overview

Charlotte Preparatory School seeks a passionate, energetic, and creative individual to hold a full-time, 10-month teaching position with instruction of Spanish to K-4th grade students. Lower School teachers at Charlotte Preparatory School maintain a learning environment that supports the Charlotte Preparatory School mission statement and upholds the four pillars of leadership - Respect, Integrity, Perseverance, and Courage.

Charlotte Preparatory School is committed to sustaining a professional, inclusive, and collaborative environment where diversity in thought and culture is welcomed. The School is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from candidates who reflect such diversity. Effective August 2025.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Provide a cross-curricular experience where proficiency gains are realized through collaboration with content-area teachers
• Develop skills being addressed in Language Arts and Math curriculums, when appropriate;
• Provide a Project-based or real-life learning experiences
• Collaborate with the drama teacher to produce the signature fourth-grade bilingual play
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials to provide differentiated and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and align with the diversity and inclusion mission
• Use a variety of instructional strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, discovery, etc to facilitate higher level thinking
• Teach area of specialty to students, utilizing a course of study approved by Charlotte Preparatory School
• Help students engage in acquiring the ability to speak, read, and write in Spanish, with a particular focus on oral proficiency in real-life contexts
• Create enthusiasm for language learning as well as Spanish culture and history
• Maintain lesson plans and pacing schedules as part of curriculum mapping
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional and respectful learning atmosphere in the classroom
• Evaluate students’ academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare progress reports (if applicable) and report cards
• Communicate with parents through conferences, phone calls, and e-mail to discuss students’ progress and interpret the school program
• Identify student needs and collaborate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems
• Create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, interest centers, and use of a View Sonic
• Maintain professional competence through professional growth activities and collaboration
• Participate in grade level, divisional, and full faculty meetings and serve on faculty committees.
• Attend divisional and school-wide required events (i.e open houses, curriculum night)
• Dress professionally as outlined in the faculty handbook
• Present a positive image of Charlotte Preparatory School to the outside community, including social networking sites
• Other duties as assigned by Head of Lower School or Head of School
  
  

Professional Qualifications Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Spanish or related subject from accredited university required
• A minimum of 3 years teaching experience in a lower school and independent school is preferred
  
  

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Be approachable, accessible, and visible at campus events.
• Positive, enthusiastic, flexible, and warm personality
• Be a life-long learner who is committed to the success of the student.
• Be compassionate with students at all levels of learning.
• Strong work ethic, proactive, and success oriented.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with high levels of attention to detail
• Team-oriented – able to work effectively with all members of the school, including the administrative team, other faculty members, parents, and students.
• A strong desire to participate in the community of the school, and work with staff and parents on projects throughout the year.
• The ability to build a strong rapport with colleagues and serve as a collaborative team player.
• Utilize technology to support instruction and assessment when appropriate.
• Strong command of classroom management. Proven ability to establish and consistently follow through on classroom expectations to ensure safe and appropriate behavior.
• Ability to see the needs and growth potential of the program.
• Ability to share his/her talent with the school community.
  
  

SUPERVISION

Reports directly to the Head of Lower School

Please direct resume, cover letter, and references to Mrs. Megan Wright, Head of Lower School; mwright@charlotteprep.org.

Charlotte Preparatory School does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, or any other legally protected classification applicable to Charlotte Preparatory School in administration of its educational policies, employment policies, admissions policies, financial aid, athletic and other school-administered programs. Candidates from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

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About Charlotte Preparatory School

Charlotte Preparatory School is committed to sustaining a professional, inclusive, and collaborative environment where diversity in thought and culture is welcomed. The School is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from candidates who reflect such diversity. Our PreK-8 structure is a time-honored and research-proven model that celebrates every stage from early childhood through middle school, honoring the opportunities for learning and growth inherent in each moment and at every age. At Charlotte Prep, our students stay a step removed from the presence and pressures of high school, allowing them to be children a little longer—to unabashedly embrace the simple joys of friendship, discovery, and play. They are also empowered to be leaders a little sooner, with our middle schoolers modeling responsibility, confidence, and kindness for their younger schoolmates. For an in-depth look at this dynamic school, visit the Charlotte Prep website at www.charlotteprep.org. "Charlotte Preparatory School does not discriminate on the basis of race, re...ligion, color, national or ethnic origin, or any other legally protected classification applicable to Charlotte Preparatory School in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, financial aid, athletic and other school-administered programs."

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