What are the responsibilities and job description for the Spanish Teacher position at Christ Church Episcopal School?
Founded in 1959, CCES enrolls over 1,200 students in Primer (kindergarten) through grade twelve. CCES is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, offering IB courses and is accredited by SAIS (Southern Association of Independent Schools). The Upper School also offers AP courses and is a member of the Global Online Academy. As an Episcopal school, CCES is committed to developing the full range of students’ abilities and interests: intellectual, artistic, athletic, spiritual, and the critical character traits that ensure a fulfilling life.
Benefits
All full-time employees are eligible for health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, FSA, HSA, and more.
Retirement
CCES offers a 403(b) retirement plan, a generous employer 403(b) match, and access to financial advisors at no cost.
Campus
CCES provides free employee soup or salad lunch, summer camp discounts, tuition remission, and free late stay.
COMMUNITY
A committee of faculty and staff plan exciting gatherings
Spanish Teacher
Position Description
Christ Church Episcopal School (CCES) seeks exceptional candidates for the position of Lower School Spanish Instructor for the 2025-2026 school year. We offer a highly motivated, collaborative learning environment that supports teacher professional growth, nurtures student-teacher relationships, and develops creative and critical thinking skills in every student.
Responsibilities
- Fluent in Spanish with the ability to help language learners acquire language and cultural knowledge
- Plan, design, and deliver engaging and student-centered lessons that is developmentally appropriate and aligned with the PYP and the ACTFL guidelines for language proficiency.
- Implement effective student management procedures and maintain high standards for student conduct
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with students
- Collaborate with grade level peers through weekly planning meetings to deliver effective instruction for all students
- Work collaboratively with colleagues within and across divisions to ensure vertical alignment of curricula to effectively support student transition
- Coordinate effective use of instructional assistants to support student learning in the classroom environment
- Use effective instructional technology resources and strategies
- Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning through active participation in professional development
- Serve on committees and engage in professional learning communities
- Commitment to promoting a diverse and inclusive community
- Write individualized narrative student reports at required periods during the year to be shared with parents.
- Maintain accurate records and submit reports on time
- Complete required training each year (CPR, first aid, mandatory reporting, etc.)
- Participate in various school community events, after-school activities, and programs to support the overall culture (Parent Nights, concerts, sports, class perfroamnces, etc.)
- Supervise lunch, recess and carpool as required
- Respect and maintain confidentiality of privileged information
- Perform other duties as assigned by the administration in accordance with the school’s policies, procedures, and practices
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Considerable knowledge of content, learning theory, and effective instructional practices
- Clear and effective oral and written communication skills
- Experience with instructional technology Instructional technology skills and/or distance learning experience preferred
- Thorough knowledge of the constructivist approach to learning
- Expertise in assessment and use of data to inform instruction
- Energy, empathy, flexibility, and collaboration
- Commitment to modeling the mission and values of Christ Church Episcopal School
Education and/or Experience
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred
- Experience in elementary education
- Experience teaching Spanish preferred
Contact Information
This is a full-time position reporting to the Lower School Head. The salary is competitive with a generous benefits package. To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and references to Mr. David Johnstone, Lower School Head, at johnstoned@cces.org.
