About the Role
The Elementary Spanish Teacher works as part of our teaching team to develop lessons appropriate for grades Kindergarten – 5th with an emphasis on reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar, and speaking. Young students may work on counting, common words, and basic grammar, while older students progress to reading and writing more complex concepts.
Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver Spanish curriculum aligned with Stratford policies, in collaboration with fellow Spanish teachers
- Demonstrate fluency in Spanish and integrate cultural knowledge into lessons
- Collaborate with other faculty and staff members
- Monitor, document, and assess student progress; maintain regular communication with parents and the director
- Submit weekly lesson plans
- Maintain Spanish curriculum materials and inventory
- Support school events and staff meetings
- Promote a positive, respectful classroom environment
- Exhibit professionalism through punctuality, initiative, teamwork, and appropriate conduct and appearance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required (degree in Education, Spanish, or related field preferred).
- Complete fluency in both English and Spanish (written and spoken).
- Prior teaching or instructional experience with students preferred.
- Strong communication skills, collaboration mindset, and a passion for language education.
- Ability to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language.
- Ability to often carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend.
- Ability to regularly hear and use clear vision with or without correction.
Skills
- Spanish
- English
- Communication skills
- Collaboration
Location
- California
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Prior teaching or instructional experience with students preferred
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
Salary/Compensations
- $56,000 - $72,000
Benefits
- Health, vision, and dental insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Student Tuition Discount for eligible dependents
- Clear opportunities for professional advancement and development
About the Company
- Stratford School is a leading independent WASC-accredited private school in California offering courses from preschool through 12th grade with a vision of creating a unique, multi-dimensional educational foundation for children.
- Our proven program includes our STEAM-based curriculum that was recognized by the White House as a leader in early childhood STEAM education, and we are also the first California school to earn the Carnegie Science Seal of Excellence for STEM.
Equal Opportunity
- All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
- The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.
