Spanish Teacher, Grades 4-8, Part-Time 12 hours per week

Casa di Mir is looking for a part-time Spanish Teacher to join our community teaching Upper Elementary and Middle School Students. Position would be on-site about 2-3 days per week, about 8-10 hours per week of instruction or small group tutoring + prep time. Casa has small class sizes of about 10 to 18 students with students eager to Learn, Lead & Explore. The school year is from mid-August to early-June. Position starts August 2026

Position Summary

The Spanish teacher is responsible for instructing students in spoken and written Spanish, including conversational skills. The Spanish teacher prepares an engaging and creative curriculum for students in grades 4th through 8th, age 9 to 14 years in small class groups. Create an environment that is conducive to the growth and development of children in the realization of their ability to learn a second language.

Essential Functions

• Teach the curriculum covered in the Santillana Descubre/Español Santillana text series, prepare lessons and assign follow up work to students.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student progress; maintain record of student lessons and grades.
• Maintain language fluency through professional development
• Incorporate TPRS, hands on/experiential activities, music and visual aids into lessons.
• Educate students on the culture and customs of Spanish speaking countries.
• Prepare progress reports; update classroom teachers on student progress.
• Maintain the materials and classroom in excellent condition.
• Work with small groups of students at different levels as needed
• Ensure the classroom environment is respectful and conducive to learning; manage behavioral issues in alignment with school discipline philosophy.

· Other duties as assigned by the Head of School.

Qualifications

• Ability to relate to children and adults with maturity, respect and compassion.
• Bachelor’s degree in Spanish or related subject.
• Fluent in Spanish, excellent written and verbal Spanish communication skills.
• Minimum 3 years teaching experience.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Demonstrated planning, implementation and follow through skills.
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Demonstrated organizational skills
• First Aid and CPR certification

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Frequently bend, stoop, kneel and crouch in order to assist children; routinely sit on the floor with children. Walk and stand routinely.
• Occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.
• Work in a demanding environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges and a varied and diverse array of contacts.
• Sensory Requirements: this job requires visual and auditory perception and the ability to communicate orally.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

About Casa di Mir Montessori School

Since 1989, Casa di Mir has provided rich educational experiences that support the development of essential life skills and empower students to be engaged citizens. We encourage independence, support collaboration, nurture leadership, and provide tools for social/emotional competence. Casa is the only primary through 8th grade Montessori School in the South Bay.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY

Casa di Mir Montessori School is committed to providing an open, fair, inclusive, non-discriminatory environment for all individuals across differences of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, socio-economic status, ethnicity, age, physical ability, or medical condition. We seek to increase the presence, representation, and inclusion of U.S. historically under-represented people of color, international, bilingual and bicultural students, faculty and staff; and, to provide an environment that will attract and retain individuals identified as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning and intersex (LGBTQQI).

Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour

Work Location: In person