Position: Lower School Spanish Teacher, Full Time

Reports to: Lower School Director

Job Summary

CIS is a college preparatory, independent school serving students from age 3 to 12th Grade with a rich history of whole-child education and a global perspective. The focus of the curriculum is to provide an individualized educational experience for each student and to foster the pursuit of excellence and joy in learning and living. Class sizes are intentionally small to facilitate high quality teaching and mentorship.

As a member of the Modern Languages Department and Lower School Division, a lower school Spanish teacher is responsible for teaching Spanish to students in junior kindergarten through fifth grade. Specifically, a Spanish teacher in lower school introduces beginning speaking and listening skills to our youngest students along with building their knowledge of the culture. Additionally, all CIS teachers support the social, emotional and character development of each student in his/her class.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach Spanish to students in our lower school
• Update and create curriculum in conjunction with departmental goals
• Create opportunities for students to understand the culture of Spanish speakers as well as the language
• Collaborate with the other modern language teachers in order to establish consistent, meaningful connections for learning 
• Prepare progress reports and conduct conferences for students and parents each semester 
• Attend faculty, divisional, and in-service meetings as scheduled 
• Support the mission of the school through teaching, advising, and participating as a member of the faculty

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise before school, recess, lunch, and dismissal activities 
• Provide support for and chaperone lower school functions (socials, etc.) 
• Attend school related functions, when appropriate, in support of students 
• Attend professional development opportunities 
• Model life-long learning through personal and professional growth 
• Serve as an ambassador for the school at open houses and other admissions or public relations activities 

Qualifications 

• Fluency in Spanish
• Bachelor’s degree in elementary education preferred
• Minimum of 2-5 years teaching experience preferred 
• Demonstrated passion for working with children and an understanding of the developmental needs of the age group 
• Highly skilled teacher with effective pedagogical and classroom management techniques 
• Effective written and oral communicator 
• Commitment to the success of every student 
• Proven collaborator and team member 
• Innovative and optimistic thinker 
• Life-long learner with a growth mindset 

Interested candidates should submit a Letter of Interest, a Statement of Educational Philosophy, References, and a Resume/CV via email to resumes@cislions.org.

About Columbia Independent School

Columbia Independent School is an independent, coeducational, college-preparatory day school of 378 students in junior kindergarten through grade twelve, located in mid-Missouri near the University of Missouri, Stephens College, and Columbia College. Founded in 1998, CIS seeks to foster superior academic, artistic, athletic, and social growth for each of its students. Students come from a variety of socio-economic, religious, ethnic, and racial backgrounds from Columbia and the surrounding area, as well as foreign countries. Columbia Independent School is a member of National Association of Independent Schools, ISACS, National Association for College Admission Counseling, The College Board, Educational Records Bureau, and National Honor Society. Columbia Independent School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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