What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Spanish Teacher position at Chicago Christian High School?
High School Spanish Teacher
Chicago Christian High School seeks a full-time Spanish Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. Chicago Christian High School is located in Palos Heights, IL, in the southwest suburbs of Chicago. We seek individuals who are driven by excellence and care deeply about their students. Being a part of the CCHS faculty means striving to reach all students and understanding the importance of building strong and authentic relationships with them. CCHS faculty members work well within a team and know that a school's success rests on the staff's dedication and hard work.
At CCHS, we understand that students come to school with a wide variety of backgrounds, abilities, and interests. It is the job of the CCHS faculty to work with each student and get to know him or her in a way that would not only best support their learning but also provide guidance and wisdom when needed.
In our classrooms, we strive to push our students to think critically, ask deeper questions, and take ownership of their learning. We are not afraid to abandon the lesson plan to dive into an idea or expand on a question or revelation.
Spanish Position Profile:
The preferred candidate will:
- Speak and write proficiently in Spanish.
- Develop and deliver lessons that align with a comprehensible input methodology, focusing on language acquisition through listening, reading, and contextualized communication. Familiarity with the Somos and Huellas curriculum is helpful.
- Use TPRS, storytelling, and other CI strategies to facilitate the acquisition of the Spanish language.
- Use authentic resources (songs, videos, stories, cultural artifacts) to create meaningful connections to the language and culture.
- Use technology effectively and meaningfully in the classroom.
- Incorporate a Standards Based Learning approach to grading.
- Collaborate in a professional learning community.
Courses to Teach:
- Spanish II
- Spanish III
- Spanish IV
- AP
Applicants must profess faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, and meet all criteria for employment as required by the Chicago Christian School Association. Experience in an educational setting and a related college degree required.
If interested, please send a cover letter detailing experience with Comprehensible Input methods, a resume, a completed application, two letters of recommendation and a copy of college transcripts to Principal Mike Drury at mdrury@chicagochristian.org. For application materials and to view our Characteristics of Professional Excellence for faculty, visit our website at - https://www.chicagochristian.org/employment
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $44,229.00 - $62,158.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
- Religious school
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $44,229 - $62,158
