K-8 Spanish Teacher - FT

Overview Haddonfield Friends School seeks a passionate, creative, and student-centered Spanish teacher to inspire a love of language and culture in students from Kindergarten through Grade 8. Grounded in Quaker values, the Spanish teacher fosters curiosity, empathy, global citizenship, and meaningful communication through immersive, proficiency-based language instruction. The ideal candidate understands that language learning is not only about acquiring vocabulary and grammar, but also about developing cultural understanding, confidence, and connections with others. The ideal candidate Brings joy, enthusiasm, and creativity to language learning. Believes that every child can successfully acquire multiple languages. Values relationships as the foundation of learning. Creates engaging experiences that connect language learning to real-world contexts. Encourages students to become curious, compassionate global citizens. Embraces collaboration, reflection, and continuous growth as an educator. Responsibilities Teach Spanish to students in Kindergarten through Grade 8 using a proficiency‑based, communicative approach. Conduct instruction primarily in Spanish, providing students with rich, comprehensible target‑language input and meaningful opportunities for communication. Design engaging lessons that develop students' listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through authentic language use across all grade levels. Prepare middle school students with the skills required for continued high school Spanish learning: vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, writing. Integrate cultural exploration and global perspectives throughout the curriculum. Differentiate instruction to meet the developmental needs, learning profiles, and language proficiency levels of diverse learners. Use formative and summative assessments to monitor student growth and inform instruction. Foster a classroom environment where students feel safe taking risks and developing confidence as language learners. Build strong, caring relationships with students and support their academic, social, and emotional development. Encourage student voice, creativity, collaboration, and self‑reflection. Support students in developing resilience, empathy, and a growth mindset. Support students in becoming thoughtful, compassionate, and engaged members of their local and global communities. Communicate effectively with families regarding student progress and learning experiences. Participate actively in faculty meetings, professional development, and school events. Engage in ongoing professional growth related to language acquisition, culturally responsive teaching, and best practices in education. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Spanish, Education, World Languages, or related foreign language field required; advanced degree preferred. Fluency in Spanish and English. Experience teaching Spanish to elementary and middle school students. Knowledge of second‑language acquisition and proficiency‑based instructional practices. Ability to teach Spanish grammar, sentence structure, vocabulary, and writing. Demonstrated commitment to student‑centered, inclusive, and culturally responsive teaching. Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages