Lower School – Spanish Teacher

Isidore Newman School seeks a full-time long-term substitute for Spanish in our Lower School World Languages Department. The ideal candidate will have teaching experience with a wide range of age-groups (pre-k through 5th grade) with near-native fluency in Spanish. Prior teaching or summer camp experience within the independent school world is also a plus.

The ability to forge relationships while maintaining appropriate boundaries with students of all ages is critical for all members of the Newman faculty and staff. In this role, demonstrating a strong commitment to teaching and learning, effective classroom management, and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues will be essential. Substitute teachers are also called upon to step into additional roles as needed, such as assistance with snack and mealtimes or carpool.

• Qualified applicants are fluent Spanish speakers who hold a degree in Spanish or a related field.
• Expertise in teaching beginner to advanced levels of Spanish through a communicative approach based on target-language use is integral to this role.
• Knowledge of varied pedagogy and trends in instruction and curriculum design at the primary level
• Practical knowledge of how to work with a wide range of different learners in elementary grades.