Seattle, Washington
Toronto, Canada
New York, New York
Posted: 07-Mar-25
Location: Seattle, Washington
Type: Full Time
Salary: $250-$250
Salary Details:
Preferred Education:
Long-Term Substitute Spanish Teacher- Upper School
SEATTLE ACADEMY is a dynamic community that challenges students to question, imagine, and create in order to contribute boldly to a changing world. This mission comes alive in our urban school setting where we serve grades 6 – 12 in a vibrant, independent school environment.
Our diverse faculty is exceptionally qualified, strong academically, and combines rich life experience with passion for their disciplines. Our teaching philosophy is geared toward our mission and guiding principles of Culture of Performance, College, and Life, Know the Kid, and Inclusive Community.
We invite you to join our team in making this mission a reality for our students as a long-term substitute, teaching Upper School Spanish starting August 14, 2025. Applicants should be able to teach novice through intermediate students (levels 1-3) using a Comprehensible Input-based approach. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience teaching Spanish. Undergraduate degree required. A Master’s degree is preferred.
Key characteristics for this position include:
- A growth mindset with a passion for your subject matter and an engaging learning environment.
- Desire, interest, and enthusiasm for working with upper school-aged students.
- A willingness to incorporate social-emotional learning competencies (social awareness, relationship skills, self-awareness, self-management, responsible decision making) into the subject matter.
- Strong organizational and communication abilities.
- Agility, influence, negotiation, and strong judgment & decision-making skills.
- Ability to work effectively with all constituent groups - teachers, parents, students, and administrative teams.
- Experience with addressing student behavior; and
- Creative and imaginative problem-solver.
How to Apply:
SAAS offers a rate of $250 -$250 per day and an excellent benefit package once eligibility requirements are met. Benefit eligible on the 1st of the month following 90 days. View our Faculty Benefits here. A resume and cover letter is required to apply.
Seattle Academy provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender presentation, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with the applicable federal, state, and local laws.