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Applying for Position:
MIDDLE SCHOOL SPANISH TEACHER

This opening calls for specific teaching qualifications set by the school.

CalWest’s client school in the Greater Los Angeles area is seeking a Middle School Spanish Teacher for an August 2023 start date.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree; Master’s Degree strongly preferred
  • California single-subject teaching credential, Spanish
  • Proven written and verbal proficiency in Spanish
  • 2-5 years MS teaching experience
  • In-depth knowledge of Spanish curricula and best teaching practices
  • Familiarity with independent schools is a plus

Responsibilities

  • is a keen observer of children and can interpret and respond to academic and social/emotional observations
  • will maintain and communicate high expectations and firm boundaries with both children and adults in a consistently kind, clear and respectful manner
  • works cooperatively and collegially with the school’s administration, faculty, staff, and parents to create and maintain an exemplary school environment
  • prepares for and actively participates in school activities, faculty meetings, and conferences, including those with parents
  • cultivates collaboration, transparency, inclusion, curiosity, fun, innovation, and excellence with the Middle School team
  • is open to learning from supervisors and colleagues and has the flexibility to blend into current classroom methodologies, routines, and school traditions
  • demonstrates an understanding of, and commitment to the school's Mission, philosophy, and approach to education

CalWest and our partner schools are unable to respond to all applicants.

Candidates may be submitted to multiple positions during their time with CalWest. Also, candidates may not be chosen to move forward in the search they initially expressed interest in pursuing.

Our client schools make the final decisions.

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