Spanish Teacher (In-Person)

Rise Academy is a small, tuition-free private high school serving the East End of Richmond, VA. We are mission-driven, relationship-centered, and deeply committed to preparing our students for success in college, career and life. With small class sizes, a supportive team, and a strong focus on student growth, Rise Academy is a place where teachers can innovate, lead, and inspire.

The Role We are seeking a dynamic, creative educator to teach, in-person, in the area of Spanish. While our top priority is meeting our students' graduation requirements, we are open to candidates who can bring unique skills and passion to our program.

• What You'll Do Design and deliver engaging, standards-aligned lessons Build strong relationships with students, inspiring them to achieve their personal best Integrate technology and real-world applications into instruction Collaborate with colleagues to create a positive and rigorous learning environment Assess and track student progress, providing timely feedback and support Essential Functions Develop and implement engaging, standards-based Spanish I, II, and possibly III or IV lesson plans for grades 9–12.
• Foster listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Spanish using immersive and communicative strategies.
• Incorporate cultural knowledge to deepen students’ global understanding and appreciation for the Spansish speaking world.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse student learning styles and needs.
• Develops pupil understanding and appreciation of culture of countries where the studied language is spoken.
• Assess and monitor student progress regularly and communicate effectively with students, families, and school staff.
• Integrate technology and real-world experiences into classroom instruction.
• Maintain a structured, respectful, and positive classroom environment that supports student growth.
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and school-wide events.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support interdisciplinary projects and school culture.
• Uphold and model the values of Rise Academy: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, Professionalism, and Mission-Driven Results.

Requirements

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Spanish, World Language, Education, or a related field Proficiency in speaking, reading and writing a foreign language Prior experience teaching high school students Strong classroom management and interpersonal communication skills
• Alignment with the mission and values of
• Rise
• Academy
• Preferred: Teaching license or certification in foreign language (or eligibility to obtain) Experience in a private, charter, or mission-based school This is an in-person position and not virtual teaching position.