Join our dynamic and passionate team of educators! As we prepare for the 2024-25 school year, we are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic individuals who are committed to fostering a positive learning environment and inspiring students to reach their full potential. Whether you're an experienced teacher or a fresh graduate ready to make a difference, Cristo Rey Kansas City is the place where innovation meets education.

Spanish Teacher

Cristo Rey Kansas City High School serves a growing student population from 9th-12th grade. We are the only school in the Kansas City Metropolitan area with a Corporate Work-Study Program embedded in our curriculum. In addition, we pride ourselves in providing a private Catholic and Career Preparatory education to all our students.

We are one of Missouri’s top-rated high schools, and we are seeking educators as well as operations staff. We offer an exceptional benefits package and outstanding work/life balance. Join our organization and be a part of something great!

There are many benefits to working at Cristo Rey Kansas City with some of them being:

• Student and Families: CRKC teachers strive to form strong relationships with their students and their families.
• Staff Autonomy: Staff members appreciate having the autonomy to try proven and new approaches in their classroom and are encouraged to innovate. The experience of teachers and staff is valued and they are given space to collaborate and share their best practice with each other.
• Coaching and Development: Staff at CRKC collaborate with their leaders on their growth and development. CRKC teachers set a professional development goal in collaboration with their coaches and colleagues. All staff are aligned on working on their development over the course of the year.

Additional benefits include, but are not limited to: Competitive compensation and benefits, and tuition reimbursement for teachers.

Summary:

The Spanish Teacher will design and teach lessons to develop students' understanding of written and spoken Spanish language.

Reports To: Building Principal

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assists secondary students in developing their academic language proficiency skills in Speaking, Writing, Interaction, Reading and Listening of the Spanish Language.
• Develops appropriate lesson plans.
• Assigns appropriate lessons and homework with timely feedback.
• Instructs students through modeling, guided practice & free practice, while providing appropriate language supports for comprehensible input and achievable student output.
• Prepares course outlines & objectives according to state and local curriculum guidelines.
• Develops and administers assessments.
• Maintains student attendance and achievement records.
• Evaluates student progress and takes responsibility for student achievement.
• Maintains discipline in the classroom, along with a safe, encouraging, student-centered learning environment.
• Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
• Selects, stores, orders, issues and inventories classroom equipment, materials and supplies.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Principals.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to details.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to maintain professionalism and tact in high-stress situations.
• Committed to working with under-served students.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education.
• Missouri State Certification in Secondary Education.
• Bilingual ability; English and Spanish required.
• Experience in an urban school setting.
• 3 years of experience teaching low income, minority, or historically underachieving students, with a record of exemplary results.
• Highly Qualified Status (this status requires the following) …
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Appropriate certification for the course/grade level being taught.
• Documentation of content expertise in the area being taught.

Application Process:

Please send your resume and cover letter to careers@cristoreykc.org. Upon receipt, we will inform you of the next steps.

Cristo Rey Kansas City conforms to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities' individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, who fully and actively supports equal access for all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information or Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, and prohibits retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint, or otherwise oppose discrimination.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person