Job detail
Spanish Teacher - Upper School
Making Waves Academy
FULL_TIME
Posted 3/23/2026
Location
Richmond, California
Salary
$67,400 - $106,000 / YEAR
Core responsibilities
The teacher will be central to the student experience, designing infrastructure to advance students from basic spanish skills to academic excellence across 4-5 classes. Responsibilities include executing rigorous, standards-Aligned units, ensuring 90% instruction via comprehensible input, and using data for planning and instructional adjustments.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be bilingual powerhouses capable of teaching both true beginners and heritage learners in a structured environment. Required qualifications include a california
Single subject teaching credential in world languages
Spanish (Or eligibility) and an english learner authorization (Clad/Bclad).
professional certificateCommunicationFlexibilityMentoringBilingualData AnalysisPatienceFacilitationStandards-Aligned InstructionComprehensible InputTeaching BeginnersACTFL Proficiency GuidelinesCulture-BuildingInstructional PivotsTeaching Heritage LearnersMTSS Tier 1 Interventions
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Vision Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Professional Development
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Chiropractic Coverage
- Acupuncture Coverage
- School Holidays