Spanish Teacher, Upper School at Making Waves Academy
Application Deadline
6/30/2026 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
3/24/2026
Contact
Jody Fortney
510-779-1368
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
55,337 -
106,000
Annually
Add'l Salary Info
Our Faculty salary scale ensures equitable pay progression commensurate with experience, education, and professional certifications. Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 (academic year).
Length of Work Year
10 months
Employment Type
Full Time
About the Employer
When You Join Making Waves Academy You Commit to Intergenerational Change. You will join a team dedicated to rigorously and holistically preparing students from the 5th grade to their ultimate career success. Our bold mission is to interrupt inequity by supporting every Wave-Maker's journey to a rewarding life dream. As an employee, you will uphold high expectations for academics and behavior within a close-knit, supportive community. You will be instrumental in fostering essential durable skills like critical thinking and self-advocacy, crucial for any field. This is more than a job; it’s a commitment to empowering students to lead fulfilling lives, have rewarding careers and give back to their respective communities to recycle their success. We are looking for leaders and advocates ready to make a lasting impact.
Job Summary
Job Summary
When you empower a voice, you move the world forward. At Making Waves Academy (MWA), we don’t just teach Spanish; we build bridges. We are a results-oriented, data-informed ecosystem where language is the key to unlocking global opportunity for our 5th–12th grade scholars. We are looking for a Spanish Teacher who is more than an instructor—you are a culture-builder, a data-analyst, and a mentor. You’ll join a team of dedicated professionals committed to rigorous, standards-aligned instruction in a safe, supportive, and high-energy environment.
What you’ll be doing:
You will be at the center of the student experience, designing the digital and linguistic infrastructure that moves students from "home" Spanish to "academic" excellence.
- Execute rigorous, CCSS/CA State-aligned units for 4–5 classes, ensuring 90% of instruction is delivered through "comprehensible input."
- Use quantitative and qualitative benchmarks to drive your "Week-at-a-Glance" (WAAG) planning and real-time instructional pivots.
- Actively facilitate school-wide norms beyond the classroom—from hallway transitions to lunch and recess—ensuring 100% consistency in student safety and engagement.
- Engage in weekly division-specific PD and morning meetings to sharpen your craft and align with the MWA service model.
What we’re looking for:
You are a bilingual powerhouse who thrives in a structured, multi-story campus environment and understands the nuance of teaching both "True Beginners" and "Heritage Learners."
Requirements / Qualifications
You’ll need to have:
- California Single Subject Teaching Credential in World Languages: Spanish (or eligibility).
- English Learner (EL) Authorization (CLAD/BCLAD).
- 2 years of teaching experience in an Upper School (9th-12th) setting.
- Proven expertise in MTSS Tier 1 interventions and ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines.
- Experience transitioning Heritage Learners to academic mastery.
Requirements / Qualifications
You’ll need to have:
- California Single Subject Teaching Credential in World Languages: Spanish (or eligibility).
- English Learner (EL) Authorization (CLAD/BCLAD).
- 2 years of teaching experience in an Upper School (9th-12th) setting.
- Proven expertise in MTSS Tier 1 interventions and ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines.
- Experience transitioning Heritage Learners to academic mastery.
Comments and Other Information
The Making Waves Academy Fit
We are looking for a community member, not just an employee. You must actively support our mission, and be willing to participate in campus life, including weekly supervision duties. Excellent communication skills, flexibility, and a high degree of patience are non-negotiable.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Making Waves Academy is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.
Benefits and Compensation
Joining Making Waves Academy means securing a robust, comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your long-term financial, physical, and professional well-being right here in the Bay Area. We ensure your stability and growth so you can focus on maximizing every Wave-Maker's potential.
Financial Well-being
We offer competitive, above-market salaries that reflect your vital expertise in educational support, recognizing your commitment to our students. Beyond your base pay, you will have immediate access to a dedicated retirement savings plan, helping you build financial confidence for the future.
Health and Wellness
Your health is our priority. We proudly cover 100% of most premiums for medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, and acupuncture options for you and your family. We also offer benefits such as employee assistance programs to support your mental and emotional wellness.
Time to Recharge
We believe educators need time to recharge. You will receive generous paid time off, plus all school holidays and breaks. This schedule is designed to ensure meaningful time away from campus, facilitating a sustainable and healthy work-life balance that is critical to preventing burnout.
Professional Growth
We commit to your continuous improvement! You will benefit from ongoing training, dedicated collaboration time, and resources specifically designed to enhance your expertise. You’ll be part of a culture that sees professional growth as essential to our mission.
Comments and Other Information
The Making Waves Academy Fit
We are looking for a community member, not just an employee. You must actively support our mission, and be willing to participate in campus life, including weekly supervision duties. Excellent communication skills, flexibility, and a high degree of patience are non-negotiable.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Making Waves Academy is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.
Benefits and Compensation
Joining Making Waves Academy means securing a robust, comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your long-term financial, physical, and professional well-being right here in the Bay Area. We ensure your stability and growth so you can focus on maximizing every Wave-Maker's potential.
Financial Well-being
We offer competitive, above-market salaries that reflect your vital expertise in educational support, recognizing your commitment to our students. Beyond your base pay, you will have immediate access to a dedicated retirement savings plan, helping you build financial confidence for the future.
Health and Wellness
Your health is our priority. We proudly cover 100% of most premiums for medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, and acupuncture options for you and your family. We also offer benefits such as employee assistance programs to support your mental and emotional wellness.
Time to Recharge
We believe educators need time to recharge. You will receive generous paid time off, plus all school holidays and breaks. This schedule is designed to ensure meaningful time away from campus, facilitating a sustainable and healthy work-life balance that is critical to preventing burnout.
Professional Growth
We commit to your continuous improvement! You will benefit from ongoing training, dedicated collaboration time, and resources specifically designed to enhance your expertise. You’ll be part of a culture that sees professional growth as essential to our mission.
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