What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School Spanish Teacher position at HARTFORD ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESAN CORP?
Middle School Spanish Teacher (Part-time)
The Middle School Spanish Teacher is responsible for creating a supportive, faith-filled, and academically rigorous classroom environment. The ideal candidate will foster a love for the Spanish language and Hispanic cultures while integrating Catholic values and teachings into daily instruction. This position involves teaching Spanish to students in grades 6 through 8, preparing them for high school-level language study, and actively participating in the school's spiritual and community life.
Faith Formation & Community
Model Catholic Values: Maintain a classroom atmosphere rooted in the Gospel message that promotes mutual respect, kindness, and charity.
Spiritual Leadership: Lead students in daily prayer, participate in school liturgies, and support the campus ministry and service-learning initiatives.
Cultural Integration: Highlight the rich Catholic heritage, traditions, and history within the global Spanish-speaking world.
Instructional Design & Classroom Management
Curriculum Development: Design and implement engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans aligned with diocesan standards
Language Acquisition: Focus on the four core components of language learning: speaking, listening, reading, and writing, utilizing communicative and immersion-based techniques.
Differentiated Instruction: Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet the diverse learning needs, styles, and accommodation plans of middle school students.
Classroom Culture: Establish clear expectations, routines, and positive reinforcement strategies to maintain a structured, safe, and productive learning environment.
Assessment & Communication
Student Evaluation: Utilize both formative and summative assessments to measure student progress, providing timely and constructive feedback.
Parent Engagement: Maintain regular, professional communication with parents and guardians regarding student academic progress and behavioral growth via the school portal, email, and conferences.
Collaboration: Work closely with middle school team members, professional learning communities (PLCs), and administration to support student success and school-wide initiatives.