Lower School (Elementary) Spanish Teacher K-5

Organization Name: Palm Valley School

About Our Organization: Since 1952, Palm Valley School (PVS) has stood alone as the Coachella

Valley’s only non-religious, college-prep, independent school. With our commitment to developing leaders,

Palm Valley School provides a toddler-12th grade nurturing environment in which highly motivated students flourish and find success in the classroom, at colleges and universities throughout the nation, and

beyond. Palm Valley School is an exceptional learning community that educates, nurtures, and challenges students to achieve excellence and contribute to a global society. Our core values guide our approach to

education: Individual Attention to Students – Fostering personal connections and tailored learning experiences Inspiring Passionate & Innovative Teaching – Encouraging curiosity, creativity, and lifelong

learning Inquiry & Exploration – Promoting hands-on discovery and intellectual growth Academic, Artistic

& Athletic Growth – Supporting a well-rounded education that nurtures the whole child Trust, Respect &

Partnership – Building strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues Diversity &

Responsibility to Self & Others – Cultivating an inclusive environment that values ethical leadership and global awareness

Website: pvs.org

FLSA Status: Exempt

Prepared Date: 04-02-2025

Effective Date: 08-01-2025

Hiring Manager Job Title: Lower School Division Head

Job Function: Teacher

Employment Status: Full-time Regular

Primary Location: Rancho Mirage, CA

Job Summary

Palm Valley School seeks a dedicated and passionate Lower School Spanish Teacher to join our exceptional learning community. As an educator at PVS, you will play a key role in educating, nurturing, and

challenging students to develop Spanish language skills while fostering an appreciation for global cultures.

The ideal candidate will create an immersive and engaging environment where students build confidence in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish through inquiry-based and interactive learning

experiences.

Education and Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required
• Experience: Minimum of three years teaching Spanish in a Kindergarten 5th grade classroom
• Certification: Valid teaching certification required
• Language Proficiency: Native or nearnative fluency in Spanish

Knowledge

• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction

for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Skills

• Active Learning Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problemsolving and decisionmaking.
• Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Learning Strategies Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
• Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Service Orientation Actively looking for ways to help people.
• Social Perceptiveness Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they

do.

Work Context

Works in classroom environment with children and other adults. Standing and sitting in confined area for extended periods of time. Interacts with children, families, and collegaues regualrly.

Primary Job Duties

• Educate, Nurture, and Challenge: Develop and implement a dynamic Spanish language curriculum that fosters communication skills and cultural understanding
• Individualized Learning: Differentiate instruction to support students at various levels of language proficiency and learning styles
• Inspire Passion & Innovation: Utilize interactive teaching strategies such as storytelling, songs, games, and realworld applications to bring language learning to life
• Foster a Supportive Learning Community: Establish a classroom culture based on trust, respect, and responsibility to self and others
• Encourage Growth Across Disciplines: Collaborate with faculty to integrate Spanish language learning into other subject areas and projects
• Model Ethical Leadership & Global Awareness: Instill values of respect, diversity, and responsible global citizenship in all interactions
• Collaborate & Communicate Effectively: Build strong partnerships with students, families, and colleagues to support student progress and engagement
• Engage in Professional Growth: Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and school initiatives that align with our mission and values
• Support Schoolwide Programs: Contribute to cocurricular activities, school events, and community engagement initiatives that enrich student learning
• Commit to Excellence & Accountability: Maintain accurate records, submit reports promptly, and adhere to

school policies and procedures

Activities

• Writing Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Time Management Managing one's own time and the time of others.
• Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Social Perceptiveness Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Service Orientation Actively looking for ways to help people.
• Learning Strategies Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
• Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Complex Problem Solving Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to

develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Tools and Technology

• Google Drive
• Blackbaud Academics
• ClassDojo
• GMail
• Google Classroom
• Google Meet
• Google Docs

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related

instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are

subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty

proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of

knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as Applicable

About PALM VALLEY SCHOOL

Since 1952, Palm Valley School has stood alone as the Coachella Valley’s only non-religious, college-prep, independent school. With our commitment to excellence, Palm Valley Private School provides a Preschool through 12th grade nurturing environment in which highly motivated students flourish and find success in the classroom, at colleges and universities throughout the nation, and beyond. It is Palm Valley School's policy to practice equal opportunity without regard to an individual’s race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin or ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or other protected status in accordance with state and federal laws. This pertains to every policy, practice, rule, and regulation of the school.