Spanish Teacher

Title: Spanish TeacherPosition Overview: Park City Day School, a small, independent PS–Grade 8 school located in Park City, UT, seeks a joyful, experienced, creative, and collaborative educator to join our community as a Spanish Teacher.At PCDS, we believe children learn best through meaningful relationships, experiential learning, outdoor education, and deep engagement with interdisciplinary curriculum. The Spanish Teacher plays an important role in helping students develop confidence, curiosity, cultural awareness, and a love of language within a relationship-centered school environment.The ideal candidate is a warm and reflective educator who values whole-child education, understands child development, and enjoys collaborating closely with colleagues to create engaging, developmentally responsive learning experiences.Essential Duties And Responsibilities:Teach Spanish to students in Kindergarten through 8th Grade using developmentally appropriate, engaging, and immersive instructional practicesDesign lessons that emphasize speaking, listening, movement, storytelling, culture, music, play, and authentic communicationCreate a classroom environment aligned with the PCDS “Strive for Five” values of Integrity, Responsibility, Respect, Teamwork, and CompassionBuild strong relationships with students and foster a welcoming, inclusive, and collaborative classroom cultureSupport students’ social-emotional growth alongside academic development through Responsive Classroom practices and relationship-centered teachingDevelop thematic and interdisciplinary units connected to broader classroom curriculum when appropriateDifferentiate instruction using an MTSS framework to support, challenge, and extend student learningFoster confidence, risk-taking, and joy in language learningCollaborate closely with classroom teachers, specialists, and administrators on interdisciplinary projects and student supportParticipate actively in meetings, professional development, outdoor education experiences, and special eventsSupport students during community responsibilities including lunch, recess, and office hoursCommunicate regularly with families regarding curriculum, classroom experiences, and student growth, including a biweekly newsletterKnowledge, Skills, And Abilities:Demonstrated passion for language and experience teaching Spanish;Evidence of strong curricular integration and collaboration;Demonstrated understanding of thematic learning;Demonstrated knowledge of developmental characteristics of age level taught; Demonstrated ability to develop and create materials for instruction when appropriate;Evidence of strong organizational, written and oral communication, and interpersonal skills;Demonstrated understanding and successful implementation of differentiated instruction;Willingness to adapt to and utilize existing school curriculum and resources;Demonstrated experience with technology use and application in a classroom setting;Willingness to actively engage in regular school improvement work and training;Personal and Professional Qualities: The successful candidate should possess the following personal qualities: Educational Expertise : PCDS teachers evidence a successful academic background and a mindset for lifelong learning and continuous professional improvement. Rapport with Children : PCDS teachers instruct in a broad range of curricular and co-curricular areas; however, the true subject (not object) of a PCDS education is children. PCDS teachers’ ability to connect, both individually and collectively, with children is critical to their success. Collegiality : Although the self-confidence and autonomy to plan and lead classes is essential, PCDS teachers collaborate with colleagues and share ideas to ensure that the whole is more than the sum of its parts. In peer groups, successful Park City Day School teachers serve both as contributing followers and respectful leaders. Engagement : As invested citizens of a school community and world network, PCDS teachers model the active intellectual and moral engagement necessary for a successful, sustainable society. Adaptability : To set a high standard in a world characterized by constant and rapid changes, PCDS teachers adapt creatively in response to institutional and global circumstances, advances in educational technology and innovation in instructional methods. "Strive for Five" School Values : Our teachers daily model our five School Values - Integrity, Responsibility, Respect, Teamwork, and Compassion - and actively integrate them into the fabric of our school community through reflective opportunities and other daily “teachable moments.” Qualifications:A minimum of a college bachelor’s degree is required; master’s degree preferredCoursework with an emphasis in Spanish and/or Education strongly preferredA minimum of three years teaching experience is strongly preferredNative Spanish speaker preferredApplication Process: Candidates will submit the following in one PDF file to jobs@parkcitydayschool.org . Successful candidates who may receive additional consideration will be contacted for an initial interview before a potential visit to the school.A current resume showing all relevant employment;A cover letter expressing interest in the position;A list of at least three professional references that can be contacted at the appropriate time.Qualifications:A minimum of a college bachelor’s degree is required; master’s degree preferredCoursework with an emphasis in Spanish and/or Education strongly preferredA minimum of three years teaching experience is strongly preferredNative Spanish speaker preferred