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Posted: 02-Feb-26
Location: Hopkins, Minnesota
Type: Part Time
Salary: $11,671- $17,794
Categories:
Foreign Languages
Preferred Education:
4 Year Degree
The Blake School seeks a collaborative, creative and dynamic long-term substitute Spanish teacher to join our Upper Elementary (UE) Spanish-language faculty from Feb. 9 through April 15, 2026. This is a 1.0 FTE temporary position to cover a medical leave. The position is not eligible for benefits. Application review will begin Jan. 30, 2026.
Essential Responsibilities
- Teach all grades 3 and 5 Spanish-languages classes with the regular assistance of the UE Spanish-language Amity intern
- Work closely with the Upper Elementary Spanish-language faculty team Amity intern to implement lessons plans and lead class activities that develop foundational literacy and inquiry skills in Spanish
- Participate in departmental, divisional and all-school initiatives and meetings
Timeframe and salary range
- Feb. 9 - April 15, 2026
- Salary Range: $11,671- $17,794 (assuming 4-15 years of teaching experience with adjustments made outside of that range of experience)
The ideal candidate will:
- Hold an undergraduate degree in Spanish language, another relevant world language, linguistics or a related field with a strong preference for an advanced degree or work toward an advanced degree in a relevant field
- Have substantial professional experience in world language education with a preference for elementary school-level experience, enthusiasm for working with younger learners and commitment to supporting them in developing a high level of Spanish proficiency
- Have a fine-tuned ability to understand and bridge diverse perspectives, identities and lived experiences and the capacity to model and teach students to engage across differences.
- Demonstrate expertise in the student-centered pedagogical practices of proficiency-based Spanish teaching and learning and in developing student knowledge of content and curriculum
- Demonstrate knowledge and commitment to meeting both the academic and social-emotional needs of elementary-aged students
- Have experience incorporating a wide range of texts, media and technology to enrich and embrace the ever-changing nature of teaching and learning
- Demonstrate prior success in working collaboratively and harmoniously with other adults in an educational setting
About The Blake School
Blake is an independent, nonsectarian, coeducational day school for students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12. Founded in 1900, Blake offers a rigorous education grounded in shared values — curiosity, kindness, inclusivity and resilience. Our campuses in Hopkins and Minneapolis unite 1,316 students from 50 neighborhoods served by 300 faculty and staff, creating a diverse and inclusive community. Blake’s mission is to engage students with a dynamic, academically challenging education in a diverse and supportive community committed to pluralism and a common set of values. Students pursue an integrated program of academic, artistic and athletic activities, preparing for college, lifelong learning and purposeful lives as community and global citizens. The school community is also guided by its Commitment to Pluralism and core values.
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