Spanish Teacher

SDJA is seeking a full-time Spanish teacher to teach Spanish from levels 1 through AP for high school students. The successful candidate will foster an immersive language environment that not only develops students' fluency in Spanish but also deepens their understanding of the cultural context of the language. The teacher will engage students with a range of abilities, from those new to the language to advanced learners, creating a classroom atmosphere that encourages communication, problem-solving, and cultural exploration. The ideal candidate will incorporate diverse teaching strategies and real-world applications of the Spanish language, making it relevant and dynamic for students. In addition to classroom instruction, the teacher will assess and monitor student progress, participate in faculty meetings, collaborate on curriculum development, and engage in extracurricular activities, including student life programming and school events

Requirements SDJA seeks an experienced Spanish teacher with a minimum of 3 years of high school teaching experience who exhibits excellence in the classroom, and has a background in curricular and pedagogical innovation. The successful candidate will possess the following capacities: a love of working with high school students, a passion for Spanish and the teaching of it, the ability to provide differentiated instruction, and can inspire students to acquire strong world language skills. A bachelor's degree is required; an advanced degree is preferred.

Salary Range & Benefits Package The anticipated salary range for this position is $54,269 to $86,971. The offer to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: the type and years of experience; training; practical knowledge; and education.

SDJA prides itself on the strong sense of community that exists within the school. In addition to an inclusive organizational climate, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees which includes: health; dental; vision; life insurance; short and long term disability; mental health benefits and an employee assistance plan; a tax savings flexible spending account plan for out of pocket health and dependent care expenses; a 401k retirement plan with a generous employer match; wellness benefits; kosher lunch community dining program; and much, much more!

About SDJA For more than 40 years, SDJA has been a leader in education as a pluralistic preschool - 12th grade school serving the Jewish community on our beautiful 56-acre campus. Our mission is to empower each student to learn for life, guided by Jewish values and rooted in the strength of community. We are shaping the foundation of future thinkers, creators and community leaders by blending modern education with deeper purpose and meaning. Students are inspired to embrace creativity, innovation and entrepreneurial thinking in their learning, shaping them to become leaders of integrity, social responsibility, and architects of change.

Statement of Inclusivity and Non-discrimination SDJA is a community of learners who value the rich diversity of its members. In order to prepare students for living and leading in a diverse and complex world, we welcome students, families, faculty, staff, and trustees with differences based on (but not limited to) race, color, ethnicity, age, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, family structure, and economic background.

SDJA is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. The School will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant or an employee unless undue hardship would result. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on the employment application. If, however, you require reasonable accommodation in the application and/or interview process due to disability, requests must be made in a timely manner.