Career Center

St. Mary’s Academy is seeking a Full-Time Middle School Spanish Teacher with experience in teaching Spanish courses reporting to the Middle School Principal. This individual will support the school community by planning, organizing, and implementing an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

Through regular conversations with principals, St. Mary’s Academy teachers learn and understand their job responsibilities. It has been a hallmark of teachers throughout the history of St. Mary’s Academy that their work goes beyond the classroom and includes not only the academic preparation of the student, but also the emotional, social and spiritual development of students. Additionally, teachers at St. Mary’s Academy are enthusiastic and energetic and will find support for new ideas and programs. This enthusiasm is encouraged and applauded at SMA. Additionally, faculty members at St. Mary’s Academy are a supportive group. One does not have to look far to find a helping hand at St. Mary’s Academy.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach four 60-minute block classes of Spanish I, Spanish II, and/or Heritage Speaker classes
• Teach one additional class (such as an elective) or coach a sport
• Serve as grade-level advisor
• Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences
• Teach skills and content in second-language acquisition through speaking, listening, writing, geography, and culture using SMA mission-appropriate materials in sequence with the SMA program for Spanish-language study (SMA currently utilizes the Vista Higher Learning curriculum)
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
• Use relevant technology to support instruction
• Provide appropriate and timely feedback on work to allow students to grow in their educational abilities
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development, and prepare required reports on students and activities
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing appropriate rules and procedures
• Keep updated with developments in the subject area, teaching resources, and methods, and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities
• Participate in department and school meetings as well as caretaker/parent meetings
• Participate in co-curricular and extracurricular activities such as social events, sporting events, clubs, overnight trips, community service, and other school community activities as appropriate
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and student needs
• Adhere to and support the mission of St. Mary’s Academy
• Other tasks as assigned

All teachers are also responsible for a variety of duties and tasks throughout the day; the principal will make these assignments and share them with the faculty. These tasks and assignments change as the needs of the community are determined.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Education and qualifications should include the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in the subject or related field, required
• Master’s degree or teaching certification is strongly preferred
• Commitment to employing a positive mindset to teaching social studies with student-centric pedagogy and problem-based learning
• Willingness to build and maintain collaborative relationships with colleagues and parents
• Understanding of and appreciation for middle school-aged students
• Experience with a variety of World Language methodologies and pedagogies such as TPR, TPRS, OWL, CI, etc.
• Knowledge of and experience with designing curriculum according to ACTFL Proficiencies

Preferred Requirements

• At least three years of teaching experience
• Ability to teach a Heritage Speakers class
• Willingness to teach a class in an additional content area (such as ELA, Social Studies, etc.)
• Experience with organizing and leading international travel