(2024-2025) Spanish Teacher (Part-Time), St. Joseph the Worker School
Diocese of Allentown
- Orefield, PA
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Provide daily instruction and select learning activities appropriate to student's needs based on the Spanish language.
- Create lesson plans that are appropriate to instruct elementary (1st to 8th grade) Spanish language emphasizing vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, reading, and spelling.
- Conduct research on teaching methods, materials, and language games that can be used in class.
- Develop an environment that promotes learning and social interaction to encourage active listening.
- Provide conversational classes where pronunciation and important words and phrases are taught.
- Teach students about Spanish culture, which may include geographical locations, festivals, traditional food, attire, and social events.
- Organize fun events where students can showcase the knowledge they've learned about the Spanish culture and demonstrate language skills.
- Provides suggestions for further learning and scheduling intervention sessions with struggling students.
- Keeps order in the classroom and handles student behavior issues per St. Joseph the Worker School policies.
- Posts grades and sends grade reports to parents as required by the school system. Monitor students' progress with grades and report cards. Organize feedback sessions with students and their parents if applicable.
- Attend school preparation days, in-service and staff development opportunities, and Diocesan educational workshops; attend and participate in school faculty meetings and open houses, and other school-related activities upon the request of the principal.
- Prepare assignments, homework, oral and written examinations for students.
- Keep informed of current educational practices through professional reading and educational opportunities; remain current with both religious and academic standards.
- Any other duties as assigned by the Principal for a complete educational program.
- Bachelor's degree in Spanish, or Education related field.
- PA Teacher certification preferred.
- At least 3 years of experience teaching Spanish language.
- Due to the nature and mission of the Catholic Church, all employees are bound to exhibit respect for the teachings and discipline of the Church regarding matters of faith and morals.
- Previous experience working with children.
- An understanding of child development and the skills necessary to relate to the students being taught.
- Required to schedule activities and/or meetings; gather and/or collate data; and use job-related equipment.
- Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances, with a diversity of individuals.
- The ability to handle classroom situations with fairness and patience.
- Good writing skills and the ability to communicate effectively with students and teachers.