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Agreement Dates: Aug 16 through August 15 Annually (First-year employees required to attend orientation on campus up to 2 business days prior)
Hours: 7:30 am to 4 pm
Report to: Director of Middle School
Department: Faculty
Supervisory Responsibilities: No
EEO Category: 2
Pay Category: Exempt
Pay Range: Low $83,887 Mid $104,974 High $132,998
Pay Rate: Annual
Pay Schedule: Semi-monthly
Summary:
The Middle School Spanish Teacher is responsible for designing and implementing a dynamic Spanish language curriculum for students in grades 6-8. The teacher will create an engaging, student-centered learning environment that fosters language acquisition, cultural understanding, and global awareness. Using immersive and proficiency-based instructional methods, the teacher will help students develop their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Spanish.
Responsibilities:
Instruction & Curriculum Development:
Develop and implement a rigorous and developmentally appropriate Spanish language curriculum aligned with the school’s mission and academic standards.
Use a communicative, proficiency-based approach to language instruction, incorporating listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
Employ diverse and engaging teaching strategies, including storytelling, role-playing, project-based learning, literature, and authentic cultural experiences.
Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of students with varying levels of Spanish proficiency.
Classroom Management & Student Engagement:
Foster a supportive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages risk-taking in language learning.
Utilize assessments, both formative and summative, to measure student progress and inform instruction.
Maintain high expectations for student engagement, participation, and behavior.
Collaboration & Community Engagement:
Work closely with fellow faculty members to integrate Spanish into cross-disciplinary projects and school-wide initiatives.
Communicate regularly with students, parents, and advisors regarding student progress, including parent-teacher conferences and progress report writing..
Participate in faculty meetings, professional development opportunities, and school community events.
Other
Serve as a middle school advisor, providing academic and social-emotional guidance.
Attend grade-level meetings and collaborate with colleagues on student support strategies.
Supervise and participate in lunch, recess, and other duties as part of school responsibilities.
Attend and support students during Outdoor Education trips for the middle school/advisory grade level.
Required Qualifications and Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in Spanish, Education, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
Fluency in Spanish and proficiency in English.
Experience teaching middle school students, preferably in an independent school setting.
Strong understanding of language acquisition pedagogy and best practices for adolescent learners.
Working Conditions:
80% Indoors, 20% outdoors
Ability to move around the school and playground to attend to individual operational and other matters
SF Day is an independent, co-educational, K-8 school. SF Day educates, nurtures and inspires girls and boys of diverse backgrounds to achieve their highest academic and creative potential, to embrace ethical values and to become active contributors to their communities. San Francisco Day School welcomes and celebrates children, families, faculty, and staff that reflect the broad range of diversity in the Bay Area. The school values the strengths and accomplishments of the individuals who are part of the community and takes pride in and celebrates the diversity and special character of the community as a whole. Therefore, San Francisco Day School encourages people of color and LGBTQ+ applicants to apply.