Spanish Teacher – St. Simon Parish School (2023-24 School Year) Los Altos, CA

Saint Simon Parish School is seeking a part-time Spanish teacher for the 2023-2024 school year. Saint Simon Parish School is located in Los Altos, California, serving 500 students in grades preschool through eighth grade. The school was established in 1961 and remains a leader in innovative Catholic elementary education in Silicon Valley. We were named a 2021 National Blue Ribbon School in the Exemplary High Performing category. We strive to build a welcoming community, grounded in academic excellence, where students are guided by Catholic values, encouraged to discover and develop their talents, and inspired to lead lives of service.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve as a Part-time instructor of the Spanish curriculum for gr 6-8^th students
• Be supportive of a faith-filled Catholic environment in both words and actions, including working with the parish
• Assist with instruction for students with diverse learning needs and have a willingness to implement the necessary accommodations in order to help them be successful.
• Possess knowledge of the California curriculum and content standards, as well as have demonstrable knowledge of Common Core Standards (including CA Common Core) and experience with pacing
• Have a genuine openness to grow and adapt effectively to feedback
• Have experience working in a collaborative environment with several other enrichment teachers, all faculty, staff, and administration
• Integrate technology and differentiated instruction to motivate and engage students in the learning process
• Be flexible and creative
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate student progress
• Be open to participating in various school committees outside of the classroom responsibilities
• Implement strong classroom management skills that are inclusive and restorative
• Participate in curricular and extra-curricular school programs, assessment and development activities, student supervision, and meetings.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree is required

A teaching credential or one that is in the process of being obtained is required.

Salary Range: $61,000 – $97,000 per year based on education and experience.

Interested candidates should review the job description and qualifications below and contact Ann Kozlovsky, at akozlovsky@stsimon.org.