Carney, Sandoe & Associates, an education recruitment firm, is currently seeking Elementary and Middle School Spanish Teachers at a private and independent school in the Seattle, WA area.

Spanish Teacher 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.
• Monitoring student's progress by writing up reports and grading assessments.
• Organizing feedback sessions with students and their parents if applicable.
• Providing suggestions for further learning and scheduling intervention sessions with struggling students.
• 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 skills.

Spanish Teacher Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Spanish, Latin American studies or an equivalent may be required.
• Proven written and verbal proficiency in Spanish.
• 2-3 years of previous teaching experience.
• Willingness to work with Elementary and/or Middle School students.
• Experience in gifted education or inquiry-based education is preferred but not required.
• No teaching license or credential is required.
• Strong interpersonal as well as written and verbal communication skills.
• A desire to be involved in extra-curricular activities as well as the broader school community.
• Well-organized and able to handle multiple responsibilities.
• Detail-oriented and resilient.

Potential Benefits:

Compensation and benefit packages are competitive but will differ by school and will typically depend on geographic location, your experience, and your level of degree.

Competitive pay