Lower School Spanish Teacher

Purpose: A Lower School Spanish Teacher is responsible for carrying out the mission of VMS through curriculum development, classroom teaching, assessment, differentiation, classroom management, outdoor education, character development, and building rapport with students in and out of the classroom. This position is for a Lower School Spanish teacher who will deliver instruction in Spanish to students in grades K-5.

What You Will Do:

• Teach Lower Spanish K-5th grade in an immersive environment.
• Plan curriculum and teach in your classroom, including relevant and differentiated instruction and assessments.
• Collaborate with all colleagues to provide the best possible experience for our students and community members.
• Provide general supervision of students at all times in the building (including lunch and recess).
• Communicate in a timely and professional manner with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Participate in orientation, field trips, student activities, and Ski Days.
• Demonstrate knowledge of students and how they learn, and implement new teaching models to match student needs.
• Participate in peer review through observation and coaching following the VMS professional growth plan.
• Advocate for and ensure that diversity, inclusion, and social justice permeate the school's programs and drive its culture.

Who You Are:

• Fluent in Spanish. Bonus points if you are a native speaker who is excited to share your language skills with our community!
• You hold a Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; an advanced degree is preferred.
• Deeply knowledgeable about Spanish for elementary-aged students; displaying dedication, passion, inspiration, the ability to individualize learning, and the capacity to help all students succeed. Proficiency in designing effective instructional strategies.

• Fluency in Spanish.
• Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; an advanced degree is preferred.
• Deep knowledge of Spanish for elementary-aged students.
• Ability to design effective instructional strategies.