Principia The·Des Peres, Missouri
Develop and implement effective Spanish lessons for middle school students using diverse teaching strategies. Mentor students as a teacher, character educator, and advisor while collaborating with colleagues and parents.
Title: Middle School Spanish Teacher
Middle School Faculty, St. Louis, MO
Position Type: Part-time, 39 weeks
Summary: The Principia Middle School Spanish Teacher develops and implements effective
Spanish lessons for Middle School (grades 6-8) using a variety of teaching strategies to engage students in the target language and support their learning. Principia faculty also mentor students as their teacher, character educator, and advisor.
At our award-winning pre-K–12 school in St. Louis, Missouri, and top-ranked Principia College in Elsah, Illinois, Principia faculty and staff make up a close-knit community of educators, coaches, and professionals taking a distinct approach to education—blending academic excellence with Christian Science-based character education. Principia’s team of over 500 employees supports not only Principia School and Principia College, but also a worldwide network of Alumni & Friends.
At Principia School, our core value is [https://www.principiaschool.org/about/values]LOVE [https://www.principiaschool.org/about/values].
Love and its attributes underpin our foundational beliefs as well as our educational approach.
We focus on developing the whole child—intellectually, physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually, preparing students for the next steps in life.
We foster a challenging yet supportive environment where character unfolds naturally, and talent is cultivated through boundless opportunities.
Character education plays an essential role in every aspect of the student experience, and classroom work is augmented by character trips, leadership development, and real-world, hands-on, project-based learning.
Principia employees are part of an engaging academic community preparing students to be tomorrow’s leaders, thinkers, and changemakers. We strive to create a [https://www.principia.edu/debm]collaborative and inclusive environment [https://www.principia.edu/debm] where everyone feels they belong and are valued.
Principia values the unique strengths each employee brings to their role. The following competencies are especially important for success at Principia:
Continuous Learning & Expertise: Demonstrates mastery in your area of responsibility and seeks opportunities for professional growth and development.
Accountability & Results Orientation: Manages time and priorities effectively, meets commitments, and consistently delivers high-quality outcomes.
Problem Solving & Judgment: Approaches challenges thoughtfully, considers multiple perspectives, and makes sound, timely decisions that support institutional goals.
Proactivity & Ownership: Takes initiative, anticipates needs, and drives projects forward with minimal supervision while taking responsibility for outcomes.
Excellence & Attention to Detail: Produces accurate, polished, and high-quality work; continuously looks for ways to improve systems, processes, and results.
Service Orientation: Builds positive, supportive relationships and responds promptly and professionally to the needs of students, colleagues, and other stakeholders.
Collaboration & Collegiality: Works cooperatively across departments and teams; values input from others and contributes to a positive, respectful environment.
Communication: Shares information clearly and concisely; listens carefully to others and adjusts communication style for different audiences and situations.
Inclusion & Belonging: Demonstrates respect for all people; values diverse perspectives and fosters a culture of inclusion, belonging, and mutual respect.
The statements above describe the general nature and level of work, but are not a complete list of responsibilities and are subject to change at the discretion of Principia.
Compensation and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary range for this position, starting at $51,000 annually for full-time candidates with a Bachelor’s degree and no prior teaching experience. Salary is commensurate with degree and years of teaching experience. Salary is prorated for part-time.
Principia, a mission-driven institution, believes every person has the right to an equitable and respectful educational environment and workplace. Principia does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender (identity or expression), sexual orientation, family status, disability, age, or military or veteran status.
In hiring, admissions, and related decisions, Principia—as an institution with a religious mission—gives preference, where appropriate, to Christian Scientists.
A Master's degree in Education or Spanish and teaching certification are preferred. Candidates should ideally have middle school teaching experience and be supportive of the school's Christian Science-based guiding statements.
Market context
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