Middle School Spanish Teacher

Sacred Heart Schools•Chicago, IL

7d•$45,808 - $79,401

About The Position

Sacred Heart Schools at Sheridan Road (Hardey Preparatory for Boys and Academy of the Sacred Heart for Girls) are independent, Catholic, single-gender elementary schools committed to academic excellence within the context of a Christian, faith-based community. The educational mission is deeply rooted in the 200-year tradition of the Society of the Sacred Heart and shared with the Network of Sacred Heart Schools located in 30 countries, including 25 schools in the United States. The essence of this tradition is the total development of each child: spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional and physical. Our girls and boys are taught in single gender classrooms, but follow a similar curriculum and share in many activities. The Schools are organized into three academic divisions each led by a division head. Sacred Heart Schools is seeking a Middle School Spanish Teacher whose chief responsibility will be to work within the scope of the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Education to teach 5th - 8th grade Spanish. Additionally, as a member of the Middle School Faculty, this teacher will act as an advisor.

Requirements

Have experience teaching Spanish to middle school students
Demonstrate good organization and attention to detail
Have excellent communication skills
Be highly motivated, ethical, and eager to learn
Prioritize and multi-task effectively
Enjoy working both independently and as a member of a team
Continuously strive for process improvement and quality outcomes
Have experience teaching in a differentiated style, including teaching small groups of students
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred
Spanish fluency; native speakers encouraged to apply

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching middle school grades preferred

Responsibilities

Designing and implementing instruction in Spanish aligned to national and state standards
Implementing, forming and evaluating curriculum
Utilizing common assessments in conjunction with the grade team to evaluate student outcomes and inform instruction
Working as an active and collaborative member of the grade level team and with other faculty members
Serving as an advisor for a group of middle school students
Support – Implement – Model the Goals and Criteria for Sacred Heart Schools
Demonstrate appropriate planning and preparation for instruction
Develop and maintain a classroom atmosphere that inspires learning
Uphold professional standards of personal presentation, discretion, punctuality, and clear, direct, open communication.
Appropriately carry out specific assignments, including but not limited to assigned supervision and duties, and other areas as assigned by the Leadership Team.
Maintain professional credentials and/or certification as defined by our accrediting agency and consistent with band level placement.
Align with faculty across divisions for vertical curriculum coordination.
Provide comprehensive parent communication and education concerning their students performance and progress.