Middle School Spanish Teacher

(Long-Term Substitute)

The School: Founded in 1911, Columbus Academy is a coeducational college preparatory day school of over 1,100 students age 3 through grade 12 located on a 231-acre campus in Gahanna, Ohio. Student programs are organized into three divisions: Lower School (Age 3-Grade 5), Middle School (Grades 6-8) and Upper School (Grades 9-12). The school offers a vigorous academic program as part of its mission to educate the whole child – mind, body and character. Columbus Academy faculty and staff members are expected to be continuous learners in their fields, to engage in caring and cooperative partnerships with colleagues and parents, to have a demonstrated commitment to the values of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, and to help students reach their full potential.

The Position: Columbus Academy seeks a full-time substitute Middle School Spanish Teacher with responsibilities to begin in August 2024 and ending in January 2025.

Position Expectations (the individual selected to this position will be expected to carry out the following responsibilities):

• Teach five sections, which meet regularly but not necessarily daily
• Assume a share of supervisory responsibilities expected of all middle school faculty
• Collaborate with departmental colleagues on curriculum design and development
• Provide periodic updates to parents about student progress via both written reports and in-person conferences
• Make use of technological resources, including the school’s online learning management site for classes and integration of iPads and laptops in classroom activities
• Hold students accountable for the school’s standards of behavior
• Work with others in the school community to support each student's emotional well-being

Qualifications (preferred candidates will possess the following qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Spanish as a second language or native speakers with a degree in Education
• 3+ years experience teaching Spanish in middle or high school
• Ability to teach introductory and intermediate levels of Spanish
• A reflective practitioner committed to a continuous process of self-improvement and lifelong learning
• Evident enthusiasm for teaching young language-learners

Physical Conditions (candidates must be able to manage the following conditions):

• Classroom environment
• Mobility around school buildings and on different floors (handicap accessible)
• Periodic need to move light furniture, hang visuals in classroom, carry objects (no more than 40 pounds), etc.
• A non-smoking campus

Legal Requirements: All Columbus Academy employees must pass required criminal records checks. Where appropriate, individuals will also be required to provide proof of academic credentials.

To Apply: Interested candidates should apply online at columbusacademy.org/apply.

Columbus Academy believes strongly in the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We strive to foster a diverse campus community, which recognizes the value of all persons regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability or socioeconomic background.