Part Time Middle School Spanish Teacher

About Boulder Country Day School

BCD is a premier independent school in Boulder. For over 30 years, has been at the forefront of education in the Boulder Valley and we offer an educational experience where children innovate, create, grow, and thrive. We invite you to discover the BCD difference! From the teachers we hire to our welcoming and safe campus environment to the curriculum we teach, at BCD we honor and celebrate children in everything we do.

Our Values

BCD understands that to truly succeed we must first feel safe and supported in all aspects of our lives. We place a high priority on exploring the world around us, discovering new ways to answer old questions. We believe education teaches us how to think, and not what to think, and we lean on each other to push ourselves to the next level. We also know that learning from the perspectives of others opens our minds and hearts. Finally, as BCD Bulldogs, we show up for one another to create a positive shared experience.

The Position

This is a 60% part time position reporting to the Middle School Head. The Boulder Country Day Middle School Spanish Teacher teaches Spanish in grades 6-8 following the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) model. It’s possible that this position will move to full time in 2025-26 Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Teach 3 sections of Middle School Spanish
• Collaborate with middle school faculty, learning specialists, and division head to build, review, and revise meaningful and engaging curriculum
• Participate in ongoing training and weekly faculty meetings
• Support enrollment and retention by assisting with tours, events, and other school outreach
• Perform other duties as directed by the Head of School

The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following:

• Speak Spanish fluently
• Bachelor’s in Spanish education, Master’s preferred;
• Education in or exposure to Developmental Designs for Middle School or Responsive Classroom for Middle School
• Experience teaching in grades 6-8;
• Demonstrated love for working with middle school students;
• Experience working in an IB setting;
• Keen interest in experiential learning;
• Knowledge of or background in independent schools;
• Desire to teach in a technology rich 1:1 learning environment including innovative use of technology and digital resources in math and science;
• Ability to differentiate within each class;
• Flexibility, ability to work with change, and strengths in innovation; and
• Effective communication skills.

Hours and Pay

• BCD’s part time Middle School Spanish Teacher will work 9:45 - 2:45
• Salary for Learning Specialists starts at 60% of full time positions. First year full time teachers start at $54,000 (for 10 months following an August through May school year calendar) and compensation increases commensurate with years of experience and degree attained.
• This is an exempt position with part time benefits:
• 10 paid holidays
• 2024 Wellness Floating Holiday – up to 8 hours to be used in 2024
• Wellness Stipend – up to $100 on wellness items such as fitness classes, fitness equipment, fitness electronics, massage, chiropractic services, etc.
• School closures Thanksgiving break, winter break, spring break
• Sick time – 1 hour of accrued sick leave per 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year
• Bereavement leave – up to 5 days for immediate family and 3 days for near relatives
• May be eligible for Leave of Absence (FMLA, FAMLI)
• Tax support - BCD pays 100% of tax, both the employer tax and employee tax forFamily and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI)
• Retirement, 403(B) pre-tax plan with TIAA – eligible when you reach 1,000 hours of service and BCD matches up to 5% of base pay
• Child(ren) benefits:
• Tuition support – with tuition reduction based on hours worked for enrolled child(ren) during the school year
• Childcare support “After 3” – cost reduction for enrolled child(ren) during the school year
• Summer camp support – cost reduction for child(ren) enrolled in summer camp

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity CommitmentBoulder Country Day School recognizes and values all forms of diversity and is dedicated to providing an inclusive environment which honors each member for their individual differences, experiences and strengths. Our intentional commitment to embracing and exploring issues of diversity, equity, and inclusivity in support of social justice affords the freedom for all members of our school community to flourish as unique, confident, compassionate, and ethical individuals.

How to Apply

We invite all interested and qualified candidates to send a current resume and cover letter expressing interest in the position to tpezdek@bouldercountryday.org.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $32,400.00 per year

Expected hours: 24 per week

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Grade school specialties:

• Middle school

Physical setting:

• Private school

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Boulder, CO 80301: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person