High School Spanish Teacher
Oakland Christian School
Location
Auburn Hills, Michigan
Salary
$40,000 - $50,000 / YEAR
Quick overview
The teacher is responsible for instructing students in Spanish I-IV and teaching English grammar literacy. Key duties include developing curriculum, managing the classroom environment, and tracking student progress.
Requirements summary
Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree in Education and a valid Michigan Teaching Certification. Proficiency in both Spanish and English is required, along with a commitment to the school's Christian faith.
Job description
Position profile
A Secondary Spanish Teacher instructs students in Spanish, supports our school’s mission, and executes essential teaching duties. The teacher is committed to professional learning and student growth.
General responsibilities: Planning and Preparation
● Maintains accurate records of student performance, and reports student progress to parents and/or legal guardians.
● Uses instructional techniques, materials and media consistent with the needs and capabilities of the student(s) involved.
● Follows and develops curriculum guides and creates instructional resources for use in the classroom.
● Demonstrates evidence of planning through written lesson plans.
● Contributes to departmental development of curriculum and course of study.
● Develops testing/examination criteria to assess that students have acquired the necessary understanding to meet objectives.
Classroom Environment
● Maintains a class environment where each child is considered a worthy individual.
● Maintains discipline that will provide an environment for learning and insure the protection of students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
● Maintains a professional relationship with students and creates a positive educational climate for all students to learn in.
● Maintains a neat and professionally attractive classroom atmosphere.
Instruction
● Strives to implement by instruction and action the school’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
● Diagnoses the learning needs of students on a regular basis and gears instruction to address their identified needs.
● Meet course and school wide student performance goals.
● Create projects designed to enhance instruction.
Professional Responsibilities
● Satisfactorily completes reports, assignments and record keeping activities on time.
● Maintains accurate and complete records in accordance with school policies.
● Fulfills commitment to students by carrying out the intent of designated responsibilities as assigned by the principal
● Maintains a positive working relationship with colleagues and parents.
● Maintains confidentiality regarding student progress.
● Demonstrates the physical and mental requirements for teaching assignments.
● Supports student activities and extracurricular events.
● Attends faculty, in-service, and other professional meetings.
● Be available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when needed.
● Seeks to understand the family and home situation of each child.
● Work with program coordinators to ensure school initiatives are being met.
- Administration
- Reports to Secondary Principal
- Personal characteristics and skills of applicant
- Positive attitude
- Independent worker and team player
- Willing to attend training sessions
- Strong classroom management skills
- Born again Christian
Qualifications
- Bilingual in Spanish and English (Advanced-high to Superior level in Spanish if not a native Spanish speaker) Ability to teach Spanish I-IV
- Strong English language skills are required for English grammar instruction
- Able to teach English grammar literacy skills for a portion of each day
- Valid Michigan Teaching Certification
- Bachelor’s degree in Education (minimum)
- Personal resume
- Transcripts or verification of degree