JOB SUMMARY

Parish Episcopal School seeks an enthusiastic and dedicated Spanish teacher for grades 1 through 4. The ideal candidate will bring language to life through engaging, developmentally appropriate instruction that fosters curiosity, cultural appreciation, and a love for learning Spanish. This educator will create a welcoming, student-centered classroom where students feel safe to take risks and build confidence in their speaking skills. By integrating cultural traditions, music, storytelling, and movement, the teacher will help students connect language with meaning and global understanding. A strong candidate will be passionate about early language acquisition and skilled in creating joyful, interactive lessons that promote communication and cultural competence.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate Spanish language instruction for students in grades 1–4
• Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment that encourages risk-taking and language exploration
• Foster student confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in Spanish through interactive and immersive strategies
• Integrate Hispanic and Latin American culture, music, art, storytelling, and traditions into the curriculum
• Differentiate instruction to support a wide range of learners and language proficiency levels
• Collaborate with Lower School colleagues to support interdisciplinary connections and align with broader curricular goals
• Regularly assess and document student progress using a variety of formative and summative tools
• Support our IMPACT curriculum which focuses on habits of work and mindfulness
• Assist with extra-curricular activities and duties as assigned
• Adhere to Parish Episcopal “Characteristics of Effective Teaching”
• Promote the school’s statement of mission and philosophy
• Maintain professional credentials as required by Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS) or other accrediting agencies
• Perform assigned duties such as carpool, lunch, and recess duties 

MARGINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Marginal duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned.

• Attends Staff Development Meetings   
• Attends Chapel 
• Attends Division Meetings 
• Attends Department & Team Meetings
• Attends school events such as Lower School Night, Admission Open House, Field Trips/Class Trips 

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree is required
• 3-5 years’ teaching experience

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge and experience in using a hands-on, active approach to teaching and learning with elementary students
• Experience supporting diverse learning styles through implementing SEL strategies and effective classroom management
• Experience working with a wide range of learning styles in an academic setting
• Command of the subject matter and the developmental needs of elementary students
• Create engaging, hands-on learning experiences that support social-emotional, academic, and behavioral growth.
• Creative, energetic, and innovative spirit
• Strong knowledge of social-emotional learning strategies, project-based learning, and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Continue to grow professionally by working with academic leadership and administration, accepting feedback throughout the evaluation process, attending in-service and professional development/training, in and outside of the school, and reading professionally.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
• Enthusiasm, commitment, and dedication to the continued development of Parish initiatives
• Computer proficiency, including MS Word, MS Excel, collaboration software and Google Suite
• Ability to use basic office equipment
• Self-motivated and willing to participate in ongoing professional development and independent learning to meet the necessary demands of the position
• Discretion and mature judgment in handling sensitive and confidential information
• Contribute positively to employee morale; maintain a positive, pleasant demeanor to all constituencies
• Flexibility in a dynamic environment
• Responds well to criticism and deals successfully with challenging people and circumstances
• Ability to work both independently and with supervision

About Parish Episcopal School

Thank you for exploring the professional opportunities available at Parish Episcopal School. As a place that seeks to add value to the lives of the students in our community, we search for faculty members who possess a passion for their subject, an eagerness to build meaningful relationships with those they teach and a recognition of the important place that contemplation and reflection hold in the educational process. If you are committed to purposeful work and possess a spirit of possibility, I would invite you to learn more about Parish through our website and to apply for an appropriate position. Parish Episcopal School is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by law.

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