Copper Island Academy is seeking a Part-Time Spanish Foreign Language Instructor to join our outstanding educational team beginning in the 2025-26 school year.

Copper Island Academy, nestled in the scenic Keweenaw Peninsula of Michigan, is a public school academy dedicated to equipping all students with the skills needed for college, career, and life success. We blend the proven strengths of Finnish educational practices with core American values, creating a dynamic environment that fosters lifelong learning and personal growth.

We are searching for a dynamic and enthusiastic Spanish Foreign Language Instructor to teach students in grades 7-10. The ideal candidate will foster a love of language and culture while building foundational speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in Spanish. This position will teach up to one hour per day, beginning at 8:50 a.m.

• Bachelor’s degree in Spanish, Education, or a related field.
• Valid teaching certification with Spanish endorsement.
• Prior foreign language teaching experience.
• Familiarity with Finnish education practices and enthusiasm for weaving them into classroom instruction.
• Passion for language instruction and student-centered learning.

Spanish Language Instruction: Design and deliver interactive, proficiency-based Spanish lessons aligned with the Michigan World Language Standards and ACTFL guidelines. Use engaging, student-centered methods to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Spanish.

Hands-On and Experiential Learning: Facilitate collaborative tasks and real-world simulations that promote language use in authentic scenarios.

Assessment and Feedback: Use formative assessments—such as performance tasks, exit tickets, and short presentations—to monitor progress and guide instruction. Provide constructive feedback to help students grow in their language proficiency.

Collaboration and Alignment: Coordinate with colleagues to reinforce interdisciplinary connections when possible.

Maintain a positive classroom environment and contribute to a culture of respect, curiosity, and student growth.

For more information about Copper Island Academy, please visit our website at www.copperislandacademy.org/careers/. CS Partners/Partner Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, height, weight, or any other protected status under federal, state or local laws.