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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 Orange County Area seeks a Middle School Spanish Teacher to begin in August 2024.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree and teaching credential; minimum of three years’ experience teaching Spanish to both large and small groups of students.
  • Preferred - Single subject Spanish teaching credential or master’s degree in Spanish language or education; five or more years of teaching experience, preferably in a middle school or high school setting.

Responsibilities

  • Develop an expansive curriculum that includes, but is not limited to, instruction in grammar and vocabulary; Spanish and Latin American culture, and participation in multilingual environments, which promotes the development of social, emotional, cognitive and academic skills.
  • Create lessons and a classroom culture that reflect school values and inclusivity.
  • Design varied and unique learning activities and experiences that develop an understanding and appreciation of Spanish-speaking countries, as well as other cultures and histories.
  • Observe and evaluate all student work and progress and provide regular feedback to students.
  • Instruct students both individually and in group, adapting teaching methods to meet students’ varying needs, interests, and learning styles.
  • Prepare, administer, and grade classwork and homework in order to evaluate student’s progress.
  • Plan and supervise class projects, guest speakers and other activities to promote learning.
  • Meet with parents/guardians to discuss children’s progress and resolve any ongoing issues.

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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