High School Spanish Teacher

High School Spanish Teacher St. Teresa's Academy - 4.5 Kansas City, MO Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits 403(b) matching Health savings account Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching 403(b) Professional development assistance Life insurance Qualifications Spanish Bachelor's degree Organizational skills Classroom experience Lesson planning Teaching Full Job Description St. Teresa's Academy (STA) is a Catholic, accredited, college-preparatory high school. STA provides young women with a premier education that includes a rigorous academic curriculum and technology program, award-winning arts programs, and service and mission opportunities. STA, founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, educates young women to think critically, encourages them through Catholic values to serve others, and empowers them to make a profound impact on the world. The Academy is seeking a full-time Spanish instructor to work with the Principal for Academic Affairs and Modern & Classical Languages Department colleagues. This educator will support and integrate the values of St. Teresa's Academy and the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet into the daily work and curriculum, igniting a passion for language arts, rigor, and excellence. We offer a terrific benefits package including: Discounted tuition for employees' daughters attending STA Medical, dental, and vision plans FSA/HSA plans Life & voluntary life Short-term & long-term disability Critical illness 403(b) retirement savings plan with school match Generous paid time-off benefits including long holidays and seasonal breaks typically enjoyed by schools! |Responsibilities| The duties of a Spanish language teacher include creating lesson plans, preparing classroom activities, organizing teaching materials, evaluating student performance, maintaining classroom records, meeting with parents, teachers, and other professionals, and participating in campus events. May include honors, college dual credit courses and/or advanced placement courses pending certification. Serve as a member of the Modern & Classical Languages Department, attend departmental meetings, develop and update course curricula, purchase supplies within a budget, collaboratively plan experiential learning opportunities that include domestic or international travel. Support the school's mission and the mission of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. |Qualifications| Bachelor's degree in Spanish required. Certification and experience [BM1] teaching dual credit preferred. Experience with a teaching methodology consistent with teaching for language acquisition and proficiency or desire to join the shared department goal of teaching for proficiency. An understanding of best practices in education. A demonstrated passion for inspiring young women through excellent instruction. Ability to integrate technology into the curriculum. Collaborative spirit in developing cross-curricular experiences for students. Flexibility, optimism, creativity, high expectations, and an emphasis on student-centered learning. Enthusiastic involvement in the school community outside the classroom. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Proven organizational skills. Understanding of the Catholic faith, single-sex schools, and the mission of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet preferred.

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https://stteresasacademy.org/about-sta/employment/ St. Teresa's Academy is an

Equal Opportunity Employer Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance Ability to

Commute:

Kansas City, MO 64113 (Required)

Work Location:

In person