2024-25 Spanish Teacher - St. Michael's School at Diocese of San Diego
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Diocese of San Diego is seeking a qualified, experienced and passionate educator who is deeply committed to developing Christ-centered, forward-thinking leaders to serve our future Church and our world. St. Michael's School is a parish school located in San Diego, California.
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
Qualifications: - Fluent in speaking and writing Spanish - Leadership skills including visioning, coaching, facilitation, active listening and use of data to make informed decisions - Ability to prioritize resources for continuous improvement - Understanding of state and Diocesan core standards and school wide student learning expectations - Understanding of curriculum mapping and learning outcomes - Knowledge of current educational research, components of elementary programming and best practices for instruction - Necessary background and training in elementary educational methods and subject areas - Understanding of child development and skills necessary to relate to the students - Appropriate control and discipline techniques, which will enhance the learning environment - Ability to work successfully with teachers in the development and revision of PK-8 programming - Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing - Ability to develop effective working relationships - Ability to work with diverse curricular areas - Broad knowledge of school curriculum and technology integration - Knowledge of student assessment and grading - Knowledge of program evaluation - The ability to work within the basic tenets of the Catholic faith - Good computer skills. Work Experience: - At least three years of classroom teaching experience - Bachelor’s Degree or higher - Multiple or single subject (Spanish) teaching credential
Qualifications: - Fluent in speaking and writing Spanish - Leadership skills including visioning, coaching, facilitation, active listening and use of data to make informed decisions - Ability to prioritize resources for continuous improvement - Understanding of state and Diocesan core standards and school wide student learning expectations - Understanding of curriculum mapping and learning outcomes - Knowledge of current educational research, components of elementary programming and best practices for instruction - Necessary background and training in elementary educational methods and subject areas - Understanding of child development and skills necessary to relate to the students - Appropriate control and discipline techniques, which will enhance the learning environment - Ability to work successfully with teachers in the development and revision of PK-8 programming - Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing - Ability to develop effective working relationships - Ability to work with diverse curricular areas - Broad knowledge of school curriculum and technology integration - Knowledge of student assessment and grading - Knowledge of program evaluation - The ability to work within the basic tenets of the Catholic faith - Good computer skills. Work Experience: - At least three years of classroom teaching experience - Bachelor’s Degree or higher - Multiple or single subject (Spanish) teaching credential
Comments and Other Information
Physical Requirements:
To successfully meet the needs of the students in his/her care, the teacher must:
- Spend the majority of the day standing in the classroom. While standing the teacher will frequently hold objects they are working with or demonstrating
- Sit on an occasional basis when developing lesson plans, grading, etc.
- Walk through the classroom and be able to maneuver in tight spaces between desks. Walk on both even and uneven surfaces
- Deal with students while kneeling or squatting, stooping, or bending
- Reach at, below, or above shoulder height with the dominant upper extremity; may require trunk or neck rotation to look back at the class
- Assist in moving children's desks and chairs to change the layout of the classroom to influence the learning situation. It is occasionally necessary to lift and carry boxes weighing up to 25 pounds from the office to classrooms
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to be inside the classroom. The employee is required to be mobile to, from, and within the classroom and preschool environment, as well as maneuver throughout the school facility to attend meetings, trainings, and other work-related events. The employee may be required to conduct trips to, from, and within various city and county-wide locations to attend trainings or workshops.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
St. Michael's School, as part of the Catholic Diocese of San Diego, is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.
Comments and Other Information
Physical Requirements:
To successfully meet the needs of the students in his/her care, the teacher must:
- Spend the majority of the day standing in the classroom. While standing the teacher will frequently hold objects they are working with or demonstrating
- Sit on an occasional basis when developing lesson plans, grading, etc.
- Walk through the classroom and be able to maneuver in tight spaces between desks. Walk on both even and uneven surfaces
- Deal with students while kneeling or squatting, stooping, or bending
- Reach at, below, or above shoulder height with the dominant upper extremity; may require trunk or neck rotation to look back at the class
- Assist in moving children's desks and chairs to change the layout of the classroom to influence the learning situation. It is occasionally necessary to lift and carry boxes weighing up to 25 pounds from the office to classrooms
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to be inside the classroom. The employee is required to be mobile to, from, and within the classroom and preschool environment, as well as maneuver throughout the school facility to attend meetings, trainings, and other work-related events. The employee may be required to conduct trips to, from, and within various city and county-wide locations to attend trainings or workshops.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
St. Michael's School, as part of the Catholic Diocese of San Diego, is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.