Long Term Substitute - Upper School Spanish Teacher

SEATTLE ACADEMY

is a dynamic community that challenges students to question, imagine, and create in order to contribute boldly to a changing world. This mission comes alive in our urban school setting where we serve grades 6 - 12 in a vibrant, independent school environment. Our diverse faculty is exceptionally qualified, strong academically, and combines rich life experience with passion for their disciplines. Our teaching philosophy is geared toward our mission and guiding principles of Culture of Performance, College, and Life, Know the Kid, and Inclusive Community. We invite you to join our team in making this mission a reality for our students as a long-term substitute, teaching Upper School Spanish starting August 17, 2026 for the 26-27 school year. Applicants should be able to teach novice through intermediate students (levels 1-3) using a comprehensible input-based approach. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience teaching Spanish. Undergraduate degree required. A Master's degree is preferred. Key characteristics For this position include: A growth mindset with a passion for your subject matter and an engaging learning environment; Desire, interest, and enthusiasm for working with upper school-aged students; A willingness to incorporate social-emotional learning competencies (social awareness, relationship skills, self-awareness, self-management, responsible decision-making) into the subject matter; Strong organizational and communication abilities; Agility, influence, negotiation, and strong judgment & decision-making skills; Ability to work effectively with all constituent groups - teachers, parents, students, and administrative teams; Experience with addressing student behavior; and Creative and imaginative problem-solver. How to

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SAAS offers an annual salary range of $73,500 - $90,500 for 1-year long-term subs and an excellent benefits package. Benefit eligibility will be on the 1st of the month following your date of hire. View our Faculty Benefits here . A resume and cover letter are required to apply. •When determining placement on the salary range, we take into consideration years of relevant teaching experience as well as the level of degrees completed. Apply Online Here Seattle Academy provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender presentation, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with the applicable federal, state, and local laws.