Immaculate Heart High School, a Catholic, independent, college preparatory school for girls, has been located on a beautiful hillside property in the Los Feliz area of Los Angeles, California, since our founding by the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in 1906. We continue to attract very talented and highly motivated young women who represent the religious, ethnic, and socioeconomic diversity of the City of Los Angeles and its suburbs. Our students are immersed in an exciting and challenging curriculum that inspires a love of learning while demanding the focus and self-discipline necessary for success in college and beyond. Complementing the academic program, we offer a wide spectrum of extracurricular activities designed to help students to explore their interests and to tap into their special gifts and talents.

We seek an experienced Spanish Teacher who is a passionate educator and open to collaborating on departmental and interdisciplinary levels. This is a full-time position and calls for an instructor who will be responsible for teaching multiple levels of Spanish, ranging from beginning Spanish, including middle school, to Honors Spanish Speakers courses. Classes occur in a block schedule.

The Ideal Candidate:
– is an experienced teacher of Spanish and can teach multiple levels.
– relies on frequent and varied assessment methods to gauge student progress.
– must possess knowledge of best pedagogical practices in Spanish education.
– is willing to collaborate with other teachers within and beyond the department in our professional learning community.
– is sensitive to an academically, socially, culturally, and ethnically diverse, all-girl population.
– is comfortable teaching in a technology-enhanced learning environment.
– demonstrates excellent classroom management, communication, and organization skills.
– is able to connect with students, parents, and colleagues in a professional way.

Requirements

• Prior high school Spanish teaching experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Spanish, Master’s degree is an advantage
• CA Single Subject Teaching Credential

Application Procedure:
Interested candidates should email the following to: employment-hs@ihs.immaculateheart.org
1. Letter of Interest
2. Resume reflecting educational and professional background
3. Names and contact information for three professional references (to be contacted only with the applicant’s permission)
4. Copy of college transcript and credential (at time of interview)

Wage Range