Spanish Teacher

Department: Specials
Classification: Exempt
Reports to: Assistant Head of School

This is a full-time position that boasts a salary commensurate with experience. The hours required for this position will be 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Position Summary:

Spanish will be taught with the two-part goal of exposing students to the language and culture of Spanish-speaking countries around the world, as well as developing a curiosity and enthusiasm for learning another language. The Spanish Teacher may also have some Floating Assistant duties, assisting in classrooms throughout the day as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Teach Spanish to children from Kindergarten through 6th grade and engage infants through four-year-olds in Spanish reading and speaking.
• Create a positive and supportive classroom environment, establishing clear expectations and managing student behavior effectively.
• Design and implement experiential and hands-on lessons, adapting to individual student learning paces and styles.
• Utilize Montessori-aligned materials and methods, incorporating creativity and multi-modal learning.
• Assess and evaluate student progress regularly, providing necessary support and enrichment.
• Communicate student progress and needs with Classroom Teachers, Student Support Team, and parents.
• Participate in the Student Support Team and contribute to Individual Educational Plans when necessary.
• Maintain an attractive, organized, clean classroom/instructional space that is age-appropriate and conducive to learning.
• Manage the classroom budget for special activities and for the acquisition and maintenance of educational materials and supplies.
• Utilize software for documenting students’ progress.
• Write required student progress reports twice a year.
• Conduct parent conferences and participate in classroom teacher/parent conferences when requested.
• Arrange for substitute teachers with clear lesson plans when absent.
• Uphold the school’s mission, philosophy, and policies, and maintain high standards of professional conduct.
• Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum design and implementation, and participate in school functions, meetings, and professional development activities.
• Perform extracurricular duties as assigned and engage in continuous professional development.

Core Competencies:

• Fluent in Spanish, with expertise in Spanish language teaching.
• Proficient in Montessori pedagogy, experiential learning, and differentiated instruction.
• Skilled in creating a positive learning environment and effectively managing student behavior.
• Capable of designing and implementing age-appropriate lessons aligned with the school’s curriculum.
• Competent in using authentic assessments to evaluate and support student progress.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for engaging with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Ability to maintain an organized classroom, manage budgets, and document student progress efficiently.
• Demonstrates integrity, responsibility, creativity, and respect for diversity in all professional interactions.
• Effective in working with colleagues, school leadership, and participating in team efforts for curriculum and school events.
• Flexible in adapting teaching methods to meet individual student needs and responding to school requirements.
• Committed to continuous learning and improvement through professional development opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Must possess a Bachelor’s or higher degree in education or a related field.
• Must possess specialized knowledge of the Spanish language.
• Must have at least 2 years of experience with children and/or adolescents, or experience in a classroom environment, or teaching role in an educational environment.
• Must possess the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the public.
• Must be proficient with a variety of technology platforms and tools and the ability to integrate them with the curriculum.
• Must pass all required clearances (PA Child Abuse, Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History, Federal Criminal History Background Check).

Physical Requirements:

• Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Must have an audible voice and adequate hearing and vision in order to supervise the students, both indoors and outdoors.
• Must have sufficient mobility and the agility needed to interact with children.
• Must have the physical agility to lift up to 50 pounds and to bend, stoop, climb stairs, and reach overhead.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and 3 letters of reference to:

Hadley Ruggles, Head of School

Gladwyne Montessori School is an equal opportunity at-will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.