Lower School Teacher

Lower School Teacher Boca Raton, FL 33431 From $55,000 a year - Full-time, Contract From $55,000 a year - Full-time, Contract EC-5 Lower School (Elementary) Spanish Instructor Who We Are At Grandview Preparatory School, students are empowered to discover, explore, learn, create, and contribute to the greater good. As a community of belonging, we welcome each unique individual's perspective, talent, and authentic self. Our goal is to prepare students with real-world experiences, equipping them with a strong sense of self, durable and transferable skills, and relationships they need for an ever-changing future. The Team The Grandview Faculty values collaboration, inquiry, and research-based practices within a community of educational professionals. We seek to create meaningful, real-world learning experiences that help students connect content and apply skills in relevant and impactful ways. We are looking for team members who embrace an inquiry-based and experiential model for learning that is personalized and competency-based. The Role Grandview Preparatory School is seeking a passionate and engaging K-5 Lower School Spanish Instructor to inspire curiosity, confidence, and cultural appreciation through language learning. This position involves daily interaction with Lower School students as they develop foundational Spanish language skills through immersive, age-appropriate, and experiential learning opportunities. The ideal candidate creates a joyful and affirming classroom environment where students feel comfortable taking risks, communicating, and exploring language and culture. Strong candidates will have experience using inquiry-based teaching practices, integrating language learning across disciplines, and fostering meaningful student engagement. What a

Typical Week Looks Like:

Roles & Responsibilities Facilitating daily Spanish language learning experiences for Lower School students with an average class size of 15 Designing engaging lessons that develop speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in Spanish Integrating cultural exploration and real-world connections into language instruction Collaborating with classroom teachers and specialists to create cross-curricular learning experiences Maintaining comprehensive records of student performance, progress, and goals Communicating with families regarding student growth and learning experiences Actively participating in professional growth opportunities Participating in weekly school/division/team meetings Meeting the needs of the division by helping with weekly coverage and duties as assigned Supporting students at seasonal after-school events and school community activities

What We Are Looking For:

Core Competencies Ability to cultivate respectful, joyful, and affirming classroom environments Fluency in Spanish and strong communication skills in both Spanish and English Passion for language acquisition and cultural competency Experience creating engaging, student-centered learning experiences Culturally proficient and equity literate A track record of giving high-quality, responsive feedback Understanding of competency-based assessment/mastery approaches to learning Knowledge of inquiry-based learning pedagogies (PBL, VTR, QFT, DT) Proficiency in Google Suite Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Spanish, Education, Elementary Education, World Languages, or a related field Teaching experience with elementary-aged students preferred (3+ years preferred) Native or near-native fluency in Spanish preferred

Contact :

Candidates submit documents via email to

Mollie Small, and EEO Statement:

The faculty and staff of Grandview Preparatory School believe the fair and equitable treatment of employees is critical to fulfilling its mission and purpose. It is the policy of Grandview Preparatory School to conduct business and provide equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Job Types:

Full-time, Contract Pay:

From $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

Teaching:

1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Teaching Certification (Required)

Work Location:

In person