Middle School Spanish Teacher

Middle School Spanish Teacher

(Full Time Preferred, Part Time Available)

 Providence Academy is a Christian Independent school that was founded ten years ago with a mission “to provide uncompromising excellence in educating and equipping students with Truth.” The school serves over 250 students in Junior Kindergarten – 8th grade.

 In the classroom, teachers are to encourage, motivate, and inspire students through an exceptional educational program infused with a Christian worldview. Students are challenged in all areas of their lives – academically, spiritually, physically, emotionally, and socially – as they develop a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

 Position Overview:

Providence Academy seeks a passionate, enthusiastic, dynamic, caring, and creative Spanish Teacher for Middle School students.  This person will inspire students and cultivate a love of language learning. The ideal candidate will engage students through meaningful instruction while building confidence, curiosity, and appreciation for Spanish language and culture.  This teacher will demonstrate a deep knowledge of Spanish and effective instructional practices, meet the diverse needs of learners, and foster a classroom culture where students are encouraged to grow academically and personally.  A strong commitment to partnering with families, collaborating with colleagues, and supporting the mission of a Christian school is essential. 

The successful candidate will: 

• Create engaging and interactive Spanish learning experiences
• Possess a deep knowledge and appreciation of teaching Spanish language and culture
• Engage students through developmentally appropriate, interactive, and differentiated instruction  

• Demonstrate strong classroom management and relationship-building skills  

• Create an environment that supports both academic excellence and spiritual growth  

• Integrate a Biblical worldview into instruction and student interactions  

• Collaborate effectively with administrators, teachers, students, and families  

• Participate in school life and contribute positively to the Providence Academy community 

·        Provide a safe, prayerful, educational environment for students to learn and demonstrate the five attributes of the school’s Portrait of a Graduate. 

·        Review current program and develop updates to overall curriculum, approach, and possibility of expansion and growth of program.

• Possess a positive and strong work ethic with a growth mindset.

  Qualifications 

• A vibrant Christian faith and commitment to modeling Christ-like character  

• Ability to create a positive, engaging learning environment where students demonstrate the five traits of the school’s Portrait of a Graduate  

• Strong classroom management skills and a commitment to cultivating a growth mindset  
• Fluency in written and spoken Spanish  

• Ability to plan and deliver meaningful, developmentally appropriate instruction  
• Excellent oral, written, and people skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with parents, students, teachers, and staff.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail  
• Ability to function as a collaborative and collegial member of a team with administrators, teachers, students, and parents.
• Excellent oral, written, and people skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with parents, students, teachers, and staff.

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred  

• Prior teaching experience preferred  

• Commitment to the mission and values of Providence Academy  
• Sign the Providence Academy Statement of Faith

·        Interested candidates must have the ability to collaborate with colleagues, develop student-centered curriculum, and foster a growth mindset for each of their students.

  For consideration, please submit a resume and a cover letter to careers@providenceacademyva.org.