Job Summary:
As a Middle/High School Spanish Teacher, you will play a crucial role in the academic development of middle and high school students. Your responsibilities include designing and delivering engaging Spanish language lessons, fostering a love for the Spanish language and Hispanic culture, equipping students with language proficiency, and fostering the physical, emotional, intellectual, social, and spiritual growth of the student.
Qualifications & Desired Attributes:

• Professes a strong Christian faith in Jesus Christ and demonstrates regular attendance at a Bible-believing church aligned with the CSAGH Statement of Faith.
• Agrees with and upholds the principles outlined in Articles II, III, and XII, section 1 of the Constitution of the Christian School Association of Greater Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
• Holds a bachelor’s degree in education as a minimum qualification.
• Exhibits a clear commitment to Christian Education and a wholehearted embrace of CSAGH's vision.
• Demonstrates prior classroom experience as a teacher.
• Self-motivated, dynamic, well-organized, and adaptable individual with a genuine desire to connect with, nurture, and minister to children.
• Proficient in educational best practices and effective teaching methods, with the ability to engage and build trust and rapport with the learners.
• Cultivates healthy and positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and school administration.
• Willingness to participate in professional development and training as required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver comprehensive Spanish lesson plans and teaching materials that align with language curriculum standards.

• Customize instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities within middle and high school levels.

• Integrate cultural elements into language instruction to enhance students' understanding of Hispanic culture.

• Establish and maintain an inclusive and respectful classroom environment conducive to language learning.

• Implement effective behavior management strategies that promote positive classroom conduct.

• Create opportunities for students to engage in authentic language and cultural experiences.

• Foster an environment that promotes language acquisition, fluency, and cultural competence.

• Encourage students to communicate in Spanish through discussions, presentations, and projects.

• Utilize technology and multimedia resources to enhance language instruction.

• Regularly assess students' language proficiency and cultural understanding using various evaluation methods, including exams, projects, and class participation.

• Maintain accurate records of student performance and communicate results to parents and guardians.

• Collaborate with colleagues and school administrators to review and analyze student data.

• Promote an appreciation for Hispanic culture, history, and customs within the Spanish language context.

• Organize cultural activities, events, and guest speakers to provide students with a well-rounded cultural experience.

• Encourage students to embrace cultural diversity and develop a global perspective.

• The employee needs to communicate verbally and listen regularly.
• The ability to stand, sit, and move around the classroom and laboratory for extended periods.
• Lifting, bending, and carrying laboratory materials and supplies.
• Effective communication, both verbal and written.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, Spanish, or a related field.
• Appropriate state teaching certification or licensure.
• Proficiency in the Spanish language, with native or near-native fluency preferred.
• Previous experience in teaching middle and high school students, with a focus on language education preferred.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Dedication to creating an intellectually stimulating and inclusive learning environment.
• Proficiency in educational technology for instructional purposes.
• Classroom management skills and effective behavior intervention strategies.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development in language education.

Physical Requirements:

• The employee needs to communicate verbally and listen regularly.
• The ability to stand, sit, and move around the classroom for extended periods.
• Lifting, bending, and carrying classroom materials and supplies.
• Effective communication, both verbal and written.