Spanish Teacher
Spanish teachers at CCHS will foster students in their ability to communicate in Spanish; recognize, appreciate, and respect the cultures, customs, and traditions of the peoples and regions where Spanish is spoken; understand the structure of the target language and how grammatical structure vary from language to language; and explore and understand the value and benefits of studying other languages and cultures.
Primary Responsibilities
In addition to content teaching, the selected candidate will:
- Work as a servant leader of the Catholic faith and uphold values in word and action
- Pursue professional growth and commit to being a lifelong learner
- Actively participate in staff meetings, professional development, and other school wide opportunities
- Be flexible in scheduling and responsive to student and school needs
- Implement curricula in collaboration with fellow team members
- Strive to improve curriculum for the benefit of all students
- Adapt lessons to reach all learners
- Develop and administer a balance of traditional and authentic assessments that evaluate content knowledge and skills
- Employ technology as a learning tool
- Maintain classroom decorum, encouraging orderly and stimulating discussions and student participation
- Provide support both in the classroom setting and during established office hours
- Contribute to the school community outside of the classroom
- Practicing Catholic preferred
Job Qualifications
The Spanish Teacher will be a person who has a dynamic personality, is organized, well rounded, engaging, and who seeks growth and collaboration inside and outside of the classroom. Additionally, they will:
- Hold a degree in and teaching certificate in Spanish.
- Exhibit a strong interest in and concern for quality teaching, ideally with previous teaching experience.
- Demonstrate an ability and commitment to furthering the Catholic mission and identity of the school.
Competencies
- Understand and respect adolescent development
- Growth mindset and willingness to innovate
- Communicator & collaborator
- Able to balance a variety of competing priorities
Note: This is a shared time position through our Shared Time Public School District Partner (Brighton Area Schools).
Qualified candidates interested in joining the Catholic Central community should submit an application, resume, letter of introduction, college transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable), and three professional references by to:
Jen Quint, Administrative Assistant
Catholic Central High School
319 Sheldon Blvd. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
email: [email protected]
Review of applicants will begin immediately.
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