Upper School Spanish Long-Term Substitute (Fall 2026)

• Charleston Collegiate School seeks an innovative and passionate LTS Spanish Teacher for Fall 2026 to inspire and guide students in grades 6 through 12 in developing language proficiency and cultural understanding.
• This position requires a dedicated educator with strong content knowledge, a commitment to project-based learning, and the ability to foster critical thinking, collaboration, and curiosity in students.
• Key Responsibilities Design and deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons, focusing on the integration of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
• Scaffold instruction to support individual student needs, using formative and summative assessments to inform teaching practices and track progress.
• Plan immersive cultural experiences such as celebrations, guest speakers, or interactive projects to deepen students' understanding of Spanish-speaking communities worldwide.
• Foster cross-curricular connections by collaborating with colleagues in other disciplines to design interdisciplinary projects that integrate the Spanish language and culture.
• Incorporate Charleston Collegiate School’s pillars of project-based learning to connect language study with real-world applications and cultural exploration.
• Use creative methods and the school’s outdoor campus to provide experiential learning opportunities that engage students in meaningful practice of language skills.
• Provide consistent opportunities for students to engage in authentic language use, including dialogues, presentations, and written reflections.
• Maintain ongoing communication with families regarding student progress, class objectives, and opportunities for additional support or enrichment.
• Exhibit a positive mindset, flexibility, and adaptability to meet the diverse needs of learners.
• Actively participate in student-life activities, including advisory programs, leading clubs, coaching, or organizing after-school initiatives to foster a vibrant community.
• Stay current on best practices in world language education and adolescent development, participating in professional development opportunities to enhance instruction.
• Collaborate with students and colleagues to create an inclusive classroom environment that aligns with the school’s values of empathy, integrity, optimism, community, and advocacy.

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