World Language Spanish Teacher

The Chicago High School for the Arts seeks a World Language Spanish Teacher for the 2025 - 2026 school year.

Job Identification: 

Title: World Language Spanish Teacher

Department: World Language

Classification: Full-Time

General Summary: 

We are ChiArts. Chicago's first public arts high school. The Chicago High School for the Arts (ChiArts®) develops the next generation of diverse, artistically promising scholar-artists through intensive pre-professional training in the arts, combined with a comprehensive college preparatory curriculum. Over 2,500 hours of tuition-free, pre-professional arts training are provided to every scholar-artist from freshman year to graduation. Our alumni are pioneers – as scientists, educators, entrepreneurs, and change-makers, and from millions of plays on Spotify, to touring with a dance company, to published writing, to making art that challenges and entertains us on stage and screen, they are blazing new pathways.

Position Overview:

The World Language Spanish Teacher will play a vital role in fostering language proficiency and cultural awareness among students. The ideal candidate will be passionate about the Spanish language and culture, committed to student-centered learning, and able to create an immersive classroom experience that challenges students academically while promoting language fluency.

Key Responsibilities:

Instruction & Student Engagement

• Develop and implement engaging, student-centered lessons that promote oral proficiency, grammar, writing, and cultural exploration.
• Use backward design principles to create unit plans aligned with curriculum goals.
• Foster a classroom culture that encourages conversation, critical thinking, and language immersion.
• Differentiate instruction to support heritage learners, native speakers, and second-language learners.
• Utilize a variety of assessment tools to measure student progress and inform instruction.

Collaboration & Professional Development

• Work collaboratively with colleagues to develop best practices tailored to ChiArts’ diverse student population.
• Integrate technology and multimedia resources to enhance language learning.
• Actively participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and school-wide initiatives.
• Maintain accurate student records, track progress, and use data-driven instruction to enhance student outcomes.

School & Community Engagement

• Implement trauma-informed, restorative justice, and anti-racist teaching practices in the classroom.
• Maintain consistent communication with parents and guardians, providing updates on student progress.
• Participate in school events, open houses, and parent conferences.
• Serve as an advisor in the student advisory program, offering mentorship and guidance to students.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with appropriate Spanish endorsement.
• Experience in curriculum development, language immersion, and differentiated instruction preferred.
• Strong oral and written proficiency in Spanish.
• Knowledge of educational technology and its integration into language learning.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to equity, inclusion, and the value of arts education.
• Ability to adapt and improve in changing environments while collaborating effectively with colleagues.

Working Conditions:

Job Hazards: This position requires a fingerprint and background check conducted by Chicago Public Schools. 

Travel Requirements: This position does not require travel as part of the job responsibilities; however, travel may be required to attend professional development/conferences. 

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary Range: $60,000 - $75,000 (based on experience and qualifications).
• Full-time position with a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement contributions, and professional development opportunities.

Application Process

Qualified applicants should apply online at www.chiarts.org and upload the following documents:

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume  
3. Contact Information for 3-5 Professional References; do not include letters of recommendation.

Applicants who do not follow the submission directions will not be considered.  Please be aware that every item listed on a resume is subject to verification, and that any offer of employment is contingent on a successful background check. 

ChiArts has a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural competency. Our aim is to maintain an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace in order to most effectively achieve our mission and secure the best possible outcomes for our students.

Please visit www.chiarts.org for more information.

Salary : $60,000 - $75,000