8th Grade Spanish Teacher

Annunciation Orthodox School (AOS) seeks a committed and engaging Spanish teacher who demonstrates proficiency in progressive pedagogies and consistently utilizes student-centered techniques. Strong candidates will be energetic, organized, passionate about Spanish language instruction, and dedicated to developing students' character. AOS is a dynamic work environment looking to add innovative ideas and approaches in the service of our students.Annunciation Orthodox School, as part of its mission, celebrates the diverse characteristics and individual qualities of those who comprise our community. In alignment with our mission, we actively seek to hire candidates of all faiths, races, ethnicities, and backgrounds.Reports to: Head of Middle School Status: Salaried/Exempt Start Date: August 3, 2026Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 am to 3:30 pm; additional time as needed for after-school meetings and professional developmentSpanish Language Teaching Philosophy:We want our students to feel confident communicating in the Spanish language and to become lifelong language enthusiasts. At AOS, we strive to create a high-interest and supportive classroom environment. To that end, our classes are proficiency-oriented and acquisition-driven. As language coaches, our Spanish teachers develop our students' communicative abilities and foster skills that enable them to interact in a new language rather than focusing on a traditional grammar model. We want our students to take ownership, show their understanding, feel secure enough to take risks, and be curious and globally-minded about people and cultures.Responsibilities:Teach daily 8th-grade Spanish classesTeach Spanish using acquisition-driven language instruction by providing comprehensible input and other language-rich experiences, including staying up-to-date on educational best practices Utilize appropriate instructional strategies, activities, and materials that reflect an understanding of various learning stylesCreate lesson plans and resources based on sound, research-based methods of instruction to meet the needs of studentsInspire an appreciation of Spanish-speaking cultures and diverse cultural perspectivesCollaborate with other Spanish teachers in the middle school to further develop and utilize vertically aligned Spanish curriculum Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of adolescent studentsConduct ongoing formal and informal assessment of student achievementImplement classroom-management techniques that align with the school's cultureEstablish and maintain open communication with parents and students through a variety of means, including face-to-face conversations, phone calls, emails, texts, and conferencesCommunicate and collaborate effectively with other members of the school communityServe as an advisor to a group of students by teaching SEL lessons, facilitating team-building activities, providing executive function support, and actively monitoring study hallsAttend the annual grade-level class trip (typically three to four days)Participate in school events and community service projectsActively engage in a robust assortment of faculty professional development opportunities offered to AOS teachersDemonstrate proficiency with Google Suite for Education productivity toolsIntegrate technology into the curriculum to strengthen the teaching/learning processFulfill other duties as requestedQualifications:Actions and values that align with the AOS Mission Bachelor's degree in education, Spanish, or related field; Master's degree preferredNative or near-native fluency in both Spanish and EnglishMinimum three years of Spanish teaching experience; middle school experience in an independent school preferredExperience using multiple pedagogical strategies to build and assess student skills and knowledgeKnowledge of research-based practices for effective middle school instruction and adolescent developmentDemonstrated knowledge of and love for working with middle school students with great energy, playfulness, and understandingPlease provide the following information to this email address: resume@Cover letter tailored for this positionResumeContact information for at least three references

Created: 2026-05-08