Christ King Parish School is seeking a dynamic, mission-driven, and highly engaging Middle School Spanish Teacher to serve students in grades 6-8 or 5-8. This position may range from 0.7 FTE to full-time depending on the candidate’s strengths and program development goals.

We are building a Spanish program that prepares students for high school placement beyond the introductory level. We seek an educator who uses an immersion-based approach, fostering authentic language acquisition through consistent target-language use, active engagement, and meaningful communication.

Christ King teachers are passionate about Catholic education and committed to forming students intellectually, spiritually, and culturally. We seek a language educator who inspires confidence, curiosity, and global awareness.

Position Overview

The Middle School Spanish Teacher designs and delivers standards-based Spanish instruction using immersion strategies that emphasize listening, speaking, reading, and writing in the target language. The ideal candidate creates a classroom where Spanish is the primary language of instruction and where students build real communicative competence.

This educator plays a key role in shaping a vertically aligned Spanish program that equips students for continued language study at an advanced level in high school.

Essential Responsibilities

Instruction & Curriculum

• Deliver immersive, proficiency-based Spanish instruction for grades 6-8 (or 5-8).
• Maintain consistent target-language use appropriate to student proficiency
• Design curriculum aligned with national world language standards
• Implement backwards design and clear proficiency targets
• Prepare students for high school Spanish placement beyond introductory level
• Differentiate instruction to support diverse learners
• Use formative assessments to monitor language acquisition
• Integrate cultural studies authentically into instruction

Classroom Culture

• Establish a structured, energetic, and respectful learning environment
• Foster student confidence in speaking and risk-taking in the target language
• Promote accountability and consistent language engagement

Catholic Identity

• Support and deepen the school’s Catholic culture
• Model Christian virtues in daily interactions
• Encourage appreciation for global cultures within a faith-centered context

Program Development & Collaboration

• Collaborate with administration to vertically align and strengthen the Spanish program
• Work closely with middle school colleagues to integrate interdisciplinary connections
• Communicate effectively with parents regarding student progress
• Participate in faculty meetings and professional development

Qualifications

The candidate must:

• Demonstrate fluency in Spanish
• Utilize immersion-based or proficiency-based instructional practices
• Possess strong classroom management and instructional design skills
• Understand standards-based instruction and backwards design
• Desire to build and strengthen a vertically aligned language program
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues
• Reflect professionalism and commitment to Catholic education

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Spanish, World Language Education, or related field from an accredited institution preferred
• Valid teaching license or Archdiocesan equivalent
  (12 semester hours of credit in teacher education as part of, or in addition to, the degree)
• Compliance with all Archdiocesan child protection training and procedures
• Experience teaching middle school Spanish preferred

Compensation & Employment Details

• Position: 0.7 FTE to Full-Time (depending on candidate and program needs)
• Type: Annual salary (prorated according to FTE)
• Supervisor: Principal
• Location: Christ King Parish School, Wauwatosa
• Employment Status: As designated in letter of employment or addendum

ADA Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear
• Frequent use of hands and arms
• Close vision required for instructional materials and computer work
• Ability to use a computer, keyboard, monitor, and telephone
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds
• Work performed in a classroom environment

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Christ King Parish School has been forming students in faith and academic excellence since 1940. We seek an educator who believes language learning opens doors to deeper cultural understanding and global citizenship, and who is eager to build a strong, immersive Spanish program that challenges students to grow in confidence and competence.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to Nicolle Schroeder, Principal, at [email protected]