What are the responsibilities and job description for the Spanish Teacher position at Saint Patrick Academy?
Saint Patrick Academy is seeking a faith-filled, energetic Spanish Teacher to inspire students in developing proficiency in the Spanish language while fostering an appreciation for Hispanic cultures. SPA is a co-educational Independent Catholic school serving students from Pre-K 3 through 8th grade in Portsmouth, NH. The Lower School is comprised of Pre-Kindergarten through 4th grade, and the Middle School houses grades 5–8. SPA provides a challenging and enriched curriculum that allows graduates to achieve success in the high schools of their choice.
Teachers must possess excellent oral and written communication skills with both colleagues and the community. The ideal candidate has experience teaching Spanish to elementary and/or middle school students, a passion for language acquisition, and the ability to create engaging, interactive lessons that build students' confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in Spanish. Candidates should have experience developing curriculum and instruction and a willingness to incorporate social-emotional learning, project-based learning, STEAM integration, and technology-rich, differentiated instruction into their teaching.
SPA teachers are expected to demonstrate meaningful skill with technology in order to create authentic learning experiences for their students. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with classroom teachers and school leadership to support interdisciplinary learning and cultivate an engaging classroom environment. SPA teachers must be supportive of the Catholic mission and excited to work in a faith-based environment.