Long Term Substitute Teacher - Spanish, Grades 3 And 4

Sidwell Friends School seeks a Long Term Substitute Teacher for our Spanish Program for Grades 3 and 4. This is a temporary full-time substitute teaching position beginning February 20, 2024 and ending March 21. The working hours are the school hours of 8:00am - 4:00pm.

The Lower School Spanish program seeks to foster a love of languages and provide students with an introductory foundation to language learning. It is based on the ACTFL standards, with the primary focus of building oral proficiency, while introducing beginning reading and writing skills. Classes are taught primarily in the target language, and students are encouraged to take risks and practice their growing Spanish language skills.

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate a student-centered approach to teaching and learning, fluency in Spanish, attention to the “whole child,” strong instructional skills, a commitment to diversity & equity work, and a strong grounding in language learning. Risk-taking, collaboration, a positive community spirit, flexibility, a sense of humor and strong communication skills are important characteristics for this position.

Additional responsibilities for all full-time teachers include supporting student wellbeing, partnering with families, assessing and evaluating student progress, participating in Meetings for Worship, faculty meetings, recess and lunch duties, and school events. Our community is a collaborative environment, and our two lower school Spanish teachers collaborate to deliver an innovative, thoughtful program.

A BA degree in Spanish or Elementary Education (or comparable degree) is required; advanced degrees preferred, along with a minimum of 3 years of successful elementary Spanish teaching experience.