Part-Time Upper School Spanish Teacher

School of the Holy Child is a leading all-girls, Catholic, independent school in Rye, NY, for grades 5 through 12. Guided by our mission to develop “women of conscience and action,” Holy Child inspires students to achieve their personal and academic potential while fostering a deep commitment to serving others.Founded by Cornelia Connelly, whose vision of “joy in teaching and joy in learning” remains a cornerstone of our educational philosophy, Holy Child cultivates a vibrant and supportive environment where girls thrive. Accomplished and dedicated faculty members foster the spiritual development, individual talents and interests of each student. This is realized through engaging and comprehensive programming in academics and service, as well as arts, athletics, and global studies.With a student body of 390 young women from 75 communities in the Bronx, Queens, and Westchester County in New York and Fairfield County in Connecticut, Holy Child’s inclusive community prepares graduates to think critically, act compassionately, and lead confidently in a diverse and interconnected society.Holy Child seeks an experienced part-time Spanish teacher to teach Upper School Spanish Level II. Ideal candidates are dedicated educators who value interdisciplinary teaching and creative learning experiences; will possess strong instructional, organizational, and communication skills; ideally, have a minimum of 3 years classroom teaching experience; and are highly motivated and passionate about making a difference in students’ lives.Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesTeach 2 sections of Upper School Spanish, Level II Provide academic support for students outside of class time, as neededEngage with new technologies and methodologies for teaching and assessing Show a commitment to community and belonging workCommunicate professionally and compassionately with every member of the community: students, families, and colleagues alikeCommunicate regularly and effectively with Division Heads and advisors about student progressWork with the Learning Center to support students with learning differencesAttend and participate in parent conferences and school eventsParticipate in grade-level and school-wide meetings, as neededCover study halls, lunch duties, and other assignments, as neededQualificationsBachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree, or higher, in education or Spanish preferredIdeally, 3 years of experience teaching a similar age group and similar contentPassionate and knowledgeable about progressive education, problem-based teaching and learning, and differentiationExperience teaching French is also a plusStrong planning and organizational skillsA good sense of humor and collegial spiritCoupled with these credentials, the candidate will have a deep understanding of differentiated instruction, a flexible and team-oriented approach, exceptional organizational and written communication skills with attention to detail, and superior interpersonal skills. In addition, candidates with experience in an all-girls, faith-based school and those who will embrace our School's mission of developing women of conscience and action are preferable.School of the Holy Child actively seeks to forward the equity and diversity of our community in our admissions, programs, and hiring. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, ethnic origin, age, physical disability or sexual orientation in administration of our educational policies, hiring policies, admissions policies, financial aid programs, athletics and other school-administered programs.Interested candidates should indicate how they learned of the position and forward their resume to employment@holychildrye.org