Covenant Day School

Summary Job Description

Covenant Day School is seeking a Lower School Spanish Teacher that serves students in kindergarten through fifth grades and is committed to fulfilling our mission within our community of students and families. The role includes all aspects of teaching, classroom management, and student/parent interactions. Reporting to the Lower School Principal, this is a part-time position teaching daily classes as part of the Lower School rotation of special subjects each week during the approximately ten-month academic school year.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Duties Include:

• Teach Spanish courses as assigned, selecting instructional resources based on class and individual student needs and in collaboration with other faculty
• Collaborate with other faculty to promote cross-departmental learning and experiences
• Use various technologies to support classroom learning
• Develop lesson plans and communicate learning goals for various activities
• Regularly incorporate biblical integration and worldview naturally into teaching content
• Prepare classroom and other materials for activities
• Observe student progress; assign and grade class work, tests, and assignments
• Manage and guide student behavior; provide feedback to students on their work and progress, and encourage them
• Communicate with parents regarding student needs and progress
• Participate in department and curriculum management activities and planning as appropriate; attend periodic faculty meetings as requested
• Take advantage of professional development opportunities and keep up-to-date with developments in appropriate subject areas
• Support Lower School efforts and events
• Have an attitude of Christian service and model Christian principles and behavior to students and colleagues
• Other duties as assigned by the Lower 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 preferred
• An understanding of teaching with biblical worldview and integration
• Ability to teach at all lower school levels
• Positive attitude and a genuine love for and ability to connect with lower school students
• 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
• Able to lift up to forty pounds occasionally as needed