Spanish Teacher

About Rise Academy

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

• 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 Spanish speaking world.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse student learning styles and needs.
• Develops pupil understanding and appreciation of culture of countries where Spanish is spoken.