Roles and Responsibilities: 

CSS is seeking an innovative, creative, and dynamic Spanish teacher to teach in Early Childhood, Lower School, and/or Middle School. The division placement will be determined based on experience, expertise, and preference. This role requires an individual who is a fluent Spanish speaker with a knack for developing the written and conversational aptitude of students. A successful candidate will have a genuine passion for Spanish culture, arts, history, and literature in addition to experience living in a Spanish speaking country for an extended period of time. This position reports directly to the Director of the division in which they are teaching.

The position’s preferred qualifications:

• A native Spanish speaker with a graduate degree is preferred
• A demonstrated fluency in the Spanish language is required 
• Independent school experience
• Possess a track record of successfully teaching students at the Early Childhood, Lower School, and/or Middle School level
• Firm understanding of academic, social, and emotional development
• Passion for the outdoors and experiential learning 
• Innovative mindset with strong skills in communication, collaboration, project-based learning, and technology

The Spanish Teacher will:

• Teach Spanish from an introductory to advanced level using best practices in language acquisition
• Attend all faculty meetings, department meetings, and other meetings as required
• Serve as an advisor for a group of 8-10 students, providing guidance in academic, extracurricular, social, and personal areas and serving as the school’s key liaison to parents for this group of students (if assigned to Middle School)
• Be able to collaborate effectively with colleagues
• Complete grades/comments, advisor letters, and other forms of academic communication in a timely, professional manner
• Promote the development of character, community, and curiosity in all dealings with students, including enforcing school rules
• Use variety, creativity, and flexibility to motivate and inspire young learners
• Facilitate the development of a positive class culture that supports learning and personal growth
• Appreciate and support varying learning abilities through robust lesson planning and rigorous assessment
• Provide regular and useful student feedback and maintain assessment records
• Communicate with students and families on a regular basis
• Know the developmental and academic abilities of one’s students and communicate with students and families regularly
• Pursue opportunities for professional growth on an annual basis.
• Support a differentiated and globally integrated curriculum that includes student engagement through project-based learning, hands-on activities, experimentation and iteration, and other active approaches to learning
• Be involved in the school community at large and participate in and contribute to a Community of Belonging in formal or informal ways
• Adhere to the standards described in the Employee Handbook
• Perform various student supervisory duties

SALARY RANGE: $39,000 - $52,000 annually based on skills and experience. Please submit a cover letter, resume, and references to hr@css.org.

About The Colorado Springs School

Set on a beautiful 28 acre campus at the foot of Pikes Peak, The Colorado Springs School (CSS) serves a population of approximately 300 boys and girls, age 3 through grade 12, preparing them to think independently and to meet the challenges of a dynamic world with leadership, ingenuity, problem-solving skills, and personal integrity. CSS is unique in its emphasis on project-based learning which incorporates local, regional, national, and international field studies. Through small classes and close relationships with experienced, supportive, and passionate faculty, CSS has prepared students for advanced study since 1962.

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