Bethesda, Maryland
Alexandria, Virginia
Posted: 01-Jun-26
Location: North Bethesda, Maryland
Type: Part Time
Salary: Based on experience $35,000+
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Preferred Education:
Summary description:
Green Acres School is seeking a dedicated part-time Spanish teacher to teach students in pre-k – 3rd grades. Teachers conduct classes in Spanish as much as possible, using authentic games, songs, conversations, and other activities and projects to help children internalize language components. The Spanish teacher will participate in the review and development of the school-wide Spanish curriculum to ensure coherency of scope and sequence from pre-k to 8th grade. Teachers at Green Acres School enjoy a friendly and collaborative working environment, a supportive mentoring program, and benefits.
Responsibilities:
Teaching:
- Design and implement engaging, inquiry-based units and lessons in Spanish
- Encourage critical thinking and a deeper understanding of diverse perspectives and narratives.
- Integrate project-based learning and experiential opportunities into the curriculum.
- Collaborate with colleagues in interdisciplinary projects and school-wide initiatives.
- Use a variety of assessment tools to support and measure student growth.
- Create a classroom environment that celebrates diversity, promotes equity, and supports the social-emotional development of students.
- Participate in school life beyond the classroom (e.g., field trips, community events).
Leadership:
- Models professionalism in the classroom and amongst colleagues and families
- Positively represents the Green Acres community
- Is collaborative and models lifelong learning
Additional Responsibilities (as appropriate):
- Attend program related school functions, such as: Back -to School Night, admission open houses
- Supervise during assigned duty times
To apply:
Send a cover letter, Green Acres School Employment Application form (https://www.greenacres.org/uploaded/June_2025_Application_for_Employment_Fillable.pdf) , resume, and statement of educational philosophy to employment@greenacres.org. All items are necessary for an application to be considered. Questions may be addressed to employment@greenacres.org or 301.881.4100.
Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree is required; an advanced degree is preferred.
- Native or native-like fluency in the Spanish language
Demonstrate the skills to provide differentiated instruction and to integrate technology into the curriculum
