Job Description

Spanish Teacher (grades 4 - 8)

Position Summary:
The Spanish teacher will implement an engaging and developmentally appropriate language program with the following structure:

• Grades 4–6: Three classes per week
• Grades 7–8: Four classes per week

This program is designed with two core objectives in mind:

1. Cultural Empathy and Understanding: Help students gain awareness of and appreciation for Spanish-speaking cultures and people.
2. Academic Preparation: Equip students with the skills and knowledge to place into Spanish 2 upon entering high school.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement a Spanish curriculum aligned with ACTFL standards and Christ King’s Catholic values.
• Create a classroom environment that supports risk-taking, respect, and curiosity about other cultures.
• Collaborate with faculty and administration to integrate cultural and language learning across disciplines and school activities.
• Differentiate instruction to support diverse learners and scaffold language acquisition at all grade levels.
• Use a variety of formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress and guide instruction.
• Maintain regular communication with families and provide updates on student learning and program development.

Why Christ King?
You’ll be joining a supportive and faith-filled school community led by a principal with 20 years of experience as a Spanish teacher. The vision for this program is deeply informed by a love of the Spanish language and a belief in its power to open hearts and minds to the wider world. You will have the opportunity to shape a program that aligns with Christ King’s mission to foster faith, leadership, and academic excellence.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Spanish, Education, or related field
• Teaching license or certification in Spanish or World Languages (or eligibility to obtain)
• Experience teaching Spanish at the middle or elementary level
• Passion for language, culture, and Catholic education
• Strong classroom management and communication skills
• Comfort with developing curriculum and working collaboratively

Compensation

Type

Annual

Notes

Additional Information

Start Date

Location

Christ King - Wauwatosa (E20)

Department

County

Milwaukee

Job Category

Schools - Teachers

Employment Type

Full Time

Notes

To Apply

Instructions

Please send your resume and introductory email to Christ King Principal, Nicolle Schroeder at [email protected]

Contact Name

Nicolle Schroeder

Address

2646 N. Swan Blvd.

Wauwatosa, WI 53226

Email

[email protected]

Phone

414-258-4160

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