What are the responsibilities and job description for the Spanish Teacher (SY 2025-2026) position at Community Day Charter Public School?
Community Day Charter Public School (CDCPS) seeks a passionate Spanish Teacher with outstanding academic backgrounds to work with our school teams, renowned for closing the achievement gap. CDCPS manages multiple campuses across Lawrence, MA, and serves 1,200 pre-kindergarten to 8th-grade students. We believe in providing our students with a rigorous student-centered academic program while investing in their social, emotional, and holistic well-being. CDCPS has dedicated teams to support our teachers, ensuring our students' success.
- Teach Spanish (reading, speaking, and writing) in a self-contained classroom
- Develop a strong classroom culture that is built on a foundation of respect, care, and high expectations
- Collaborate with grade-level and content teams, Directors of Curriculum & Instruction, and Heads of Schools to create and implement high-quality instructional materials
- Prepare and deliver engaging and developmentally appropriate Spanish Lessons to students in grades: 3rd Grade to 8th Grade
- Create a safe, equitable, and inclusive learning environment while applying research-based curricula and social-emotional strategies to support the holistic child
- Use formative and summative data to determine students' needs and create action plans for student success in collaboration with administrative team
- Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues
- Attend key whole-school events (i.e., Back to School Nights and Family Conferences)
- Participate in two-week training in the summer, and during the school year, participate in a year-long professional development series during early release days
- All other duties as assigned by the supervisor
- Uphold a passionate belief in CDCPS' mission, values, and educational model
- Bachelor’s Degree is required
- Previous experience working with school-aged children is preferred
- Ability to speak, read and write in Spanish and English (Bilingual)
- Ability to demonstrate skills in collaborative planning and problem-solving
- Ability to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to demonstrate flexibility, patience, and a sense of humor
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of and experience with the implementation of developmentally appropriate strategies
- Ability to obtain licensure and/or pass all required MTELs within a year of employment
Salary : $52,000 - $78,250