4th Grade Long-Term Substitute Spanish Immersion Teacher

POSITION TITLE: 4th Grade Long-Term Substitute Spanish Immersion Teacher BUILDING: GRCES Iroquois SCHEDULE: 10 Weeks REPORTS TO: Building Principal COORDINATES WITH: Spanish Immersion Instructional Staff, Grade Level Instructional Staff POSITION SUMMARY Grand Rapids Christian Schools seeks applicants for a Long-Term Substitute Spanish Immersion 4th-grade teacher for the first 10 weeks of the 2026–2027 school year. Applicants must reflect a Christian worldview in their teaching, be familiar with immersion program instruction, and be fluent in Spanish-speaking. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES Provide excellent Christian teaching Demonstrate effective classroom management Nurture faith within a community setting Develop strong relationships with students and parents Develop and implement Spanish Immersion instruction that: Integrates Christian faith with learning Uses best practices in elementary education Uses best practices specific to immersion instruction QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge and understanding of elementary education practice Fluency in the Spanish language Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills Committed relationship with Jesus Christ The Spanish Immersion teacher is a: Disciple of Christ Culturally Competent Professional Thoughtful Neighbor Justice Seeker Creative Solution Finder Lifelong Explorer Communicator and Collaborator CONTACT Applicants should complete the online professional staff application available on the GRCS website and submit it along with a resume, letter of interest, and statement of faith to John Barkel (jbarkel@grcs.org), Principal, Grand Rapids Christian Elementary School - Iroquois Campus.