Elementary & Middle School Spanish Teacher

High Point Friends School, an independent Friends PK3-8th grade school in High Point, NC (the Triad) is seeking a Spanish Teacher to join our team. The candidate’s responsibilities include teaching oral and written Spanish, tailoring lesson plans to individual students and/or classes, and setting homework and assessments for students from K - 8th grade. To be successful as a Spanish teacher, candidates should be passionate about Spanish language and culture, energetic, and able to inspire passion for the language in students.

Responsibilities:

• Developing lesson plans and curricula based on the needs of individual students.

• Providing conversational classes where pronunciation and important words and phrases are taught.

• Teaching writing and Spanish composition classes.

• Conducting research on teaching methods, materials, and language games that can be used in class.

• Scheduling and preparing students for oral and written examinations.

• Monitoring student's progress by grading assessments.

• Organizing feedback sessions with students and their parents if applicable.

• Teaching students about Spanish culture, which may include festivals, traditional food, and dress, and social conventions.

• Organizing fun events where students can showcase their Spanish language.

Qualifications & Qualities:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Spanish language, literature, or an equivalent is preferable. 

• Proven written and verbal proficiency in Spanish.

• A teaching certificate/license or equivalent experience qualifying the candidate expected.

• Enjoy working with children

• Strong interpersonal as well as written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Well-organized and able to handle multiple responsibilities.

• Detail-oriented and resilient.

• Patience and Sense of Humor

• A commitment to the inclusive mission of Friends schools and HPFS in particular.

This is an exempt, full-time position starting in August 2024. Salary range: $32,000-37,000. Submit your application and resume here. Contact us at hr@hpfs.org with any questions.

High Point Friends School, grounded in the Quaker belief that there is “that of God in everyone,” seeks to nurture the mind, body, and spirit of all children, empowering our community to contribute responsibly to an ever-changing world. We are an equal-opportunity employer, drug-free workplace, and comply with ADA regulations as applicable. All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.