Covenant Day School
High School Spanish Teacher
Covenant Day School is seeking a high school Spanish teacher who is committed to fulfilling our mission within our community.
Summary Job Description
Covenant Day School is seeking a high school Spanish teacher who will serve students in ninth through twelfth grades and is committed to fulfilling our mission within our community of students and families. A likely schedule will be three section of Spanish 2 and two sections of Spanish 3 for the 2024-2025 school year and in the future could include Spanish 1-4 levels and/or AP Spanish based on scheduling and class registrations. Reporting to the high school principal, this role is salaried (exempt) and serves during the approximately ten-month academic school year, and classes are generally taught each day Monday through Friday.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Duties Include:
- Teaching Spanish courses as assigned, selecting instructional resources based on class and individual student needs and in collaboration with other faculty.
- Regularly incorporating biblical integration and worldview naturally into teaching content.
- Collaborating with other faculty to promote cross-departmental learning and experiences.
- Using various technologies to support classroom learning.
- Developing lesson plans and communicating learning goals for various activities.
- Preparing classroom and other materials for activities.
- Observing student progress. Assigning and grading class work, tests, and assignments.
- Managing and guiding student behavior; providing feedback to students on their work and progress, and encouraging them.
- Communicating with parents regarding student needs and progress.
- Participating in department and curriculum management activities and planning as appropriate.
- Taking advantage of professional development opportunities and keeping up-to-date with developments in appropriate subject areas.
- Serving in one or two extra-curricular areas such as sponsoring a club or serving on a committee.
- Having an attitude of Christian service and modeling Christian principles and behavior to students and colleagues.
- Other duties as assigned by the high school principal.
Qualifications
- Committed follower of Jesus Christ reflecting a desire to serve Him and others in work and life.
- Eager to serve in a Christian learning environment, modeling diligence, perseverance, resilience, patience, courage, and Christian discipleship.
- Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree preferred. Teaching experience including AP Spanish Course experience strongly preferred.
- An understanding of teaching with biblical worldview and integration.
- Ability to teach at all high school levels.
- Positive attitude and a genuine love for and ability to connect with high school aged young adults.
- Passion for learning, strong classroom management skills, and a willingness to work collaboratively.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively and professionally with students, parents, and faculty/staff.
- Ability to represent the school well to others and our community.
- Demonstrated ability to serve with initiative and pro-active approaches.
- Computer skills as applicable for effective teaching.
- Teaching license beneficial.