Elementary Spanish Immersion Teacher

Description

Position at King's Schools

Location: Shoreline, WA

Employment Status: Full Time for the 2025 - 2026 school year at King's Schools

Compensation: between $50,000 - $93,888 per year, depending on experience

Benefit Highlights: Health Insurance, Retirement Plans w/CRISTA match, Family Care, Paid Holidays, PTO, Tuition Discount at King’s Schools.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

CRISTA Ministries (“CRISTA”) is a Christian church community that exists to exercise and express its Christian beliefs. At the core of our Christian church community is the belief that as Christians, we are part of the priesthood of all believers, set forth in I Peter 2. We believe this priesthood calling rests upon all Christians and is a foundational, spiritual practice of our CRISTA community. This priesthood calling evokes within us the response to view our work as our ministry. We believe that all representatives of our community are ministers of the gospel and play equally important roles in exercising, expressing and teaching our beliefs (1 Corinthians 12: 17-23).

CRISTA exists to make known the love of Jesus Christ through demonstrated works of service and ministry. We use every method available so that the people of the world may hear the Gospel, accept Christ as their Savior, and grow in their faith. We are a united family of Biblical Ministries inspired by a shared vision to serve and impact the young through the elderly, all cultures and backgrounds, in our own backyard and around the world through excellence in our service and operations. By leading a healthy and sustainable organization, CRISTA empowers its ministries to serve the needs of the world and share the Gospel, making disciples. Our commitment is to glorify, honor and obey the Lord in all we do through a workforce of ministers: our staff and volunteers who are called, committed, and faithful Christians.

CRISTA leads five distinct ministries in alignment with our calling to draw people into a transforming relationship with Christ. From World Concern’s relief and development efforts around the globe; from CRISTA Media’s stations that broadcast uplifting messages and music through your radio dials to the fireside songs that bring joy to campers year-round at CRISTA Camps; from the young minds equipped with knowledge at King’s Schools to the seniors receiving exceptional care at CRISTA Senior Living. Whether traversing the globe or right in our backyard, the CRISTA family of ministries is empowered to meet the needs of those we serve with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

CRISTA MINISTRIES MISSION AND VISION STATEMENTS  

• Mission Statement: To fearlessly declare the Gospel, with Biblical truth and love, leading generations to follow Jesus.
• Vision Statement: Until All Know Jesus.

CRISTA MINISTRIES CORE VALUES

• Christ-Centered: We approach our work by faith, prayerfully believing God will do the miraculous.
• Servanthood: We serve our world by meeting needs practically and spiritually.
• Uncompromising Integrity: We are honest, transparent, and trustworthy – reflecting Jesus in all we do.
• Holy Stewardship: We honor and maximize the potential of the resources, assets, and people God has entrusted to us.
• Excellence: We serve with excellence knowing that we represent God in our work, words, and actions.
• Unified Team: We are One CRISTA, united in the vision to transform lives with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

KING'S SCHOOLS PURPOSE STATEMENT

Building resilient disciples of Christ through Christian education.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Elementary Spanish Immersion Teacher is responsible for all aspects of classroom instruction in Spanish, as well as organization, teaching, and supervision within the area of assigned responsibility.  Keep the Principal and Director of the Spanish Immersion Program updated regarding activities as a teacher, student progress and the condition of the classroom. Actively contribute as a member of the school staff and relevant parent organizations. Follow all the purposes, standards, policies, and procedures set by CRISTA Ministries and King's Elementary School.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following are the essential duties of King’s Teachers who play a vital role in accomplishing the Christian mission and ministry of King’s Schools specifically, and of CRISTA generally.

Christ-Centered Leadership and Education

• Foremostly, model a committed Christian faith and personal relationship with Jesus and minister to the spiritual needs of students and our school community through all activities undertaken in Teacher’s role.
• Educate students in a manner consistent with, and reflective of, the Christian tenets of the Statement of Faith and the CCC, including the incorporation of these shared Christian religious beliefs and conduct into all student curricula (sometimes referred to as integrating faith and learning, or integration of a biblical worldview) and programming.
• Teach a biblical worldview that is integrated into all curriculum and activities.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the Bible and application of a biblical worldview to subject matter and teacher’s conduct as a minister in our school community. 
• Through godly leadership, engage and inspire the academic, spiritual and emotional growth of students.
• Be ready and available to lead staff devotionals and staff prayer.

Discipleship and Spiritual Development

• Model a personal and growing Christian faith that aligns with CRISTA’s Statement of Faith and Chrisitan Community Commitment (CCC). Contribute to the spiritual, intellectual, social, and physical welfare of the students.
• Minister to the spiritual needs of students and develop a vibrant Christian faith community.
• Support the spiritual needs of students through relationship and personal modeling of Teacher’s own Christian faith.
• Lead classes in daily prayer.
• Instruct and be available to lead and support students’ spiritual formation.
• Oversee and support chapel attendance and students’ spiritual engagement at chapel.

DUTIES

• Maintain professional standards, remain alert to academic developments, be a continuing student of the educative process, work toward the established goals of school and classroom; leader in technology skills, master new content, methods and materials.  Teach 21stCentury skills. 
• Teach adopted curriculum and make good use of textual and resource materials provided; plan work on an annual, quarterly, monthly, weekly and daily basis, and work according to plan.
• Submit weekly online and hard copy assignment sheets (K‑6), principals and families.
• Update website weekly, RenWeb and/or classroom Facebook page.
• Guard carefully the health and safety of the children including seeing them to carpool and/or on the bus after school each day. 
• Prepare and conduct evaluative testing and as appropriate, administer MAP growth assessments for their grade, interpret the data and use the data to increase student learning.
• Build relationships and connections with students, parents and colleagues.
• Be a positive and innovative grade level team member and contribute to PLCs (Professional Learning Communities) and to the expectations of King’s.
• Arrive 30 minutes prior to the school day and remain 30 minutes after school is dismissed depending on what is appropriate for the teacher’s class schedule.  Inform the office if leaving campus during the school day.
• Maintain cumulative student files.  Confer immediately with students, parents, and principals concerning the progress, questions, and/or problems of a student, and provide written reports on the various forms provided for this purpose.
• Keep accurate academic records, progress reports, and submit these to the office at the scheduled times. 
• Counsel and advise students on academic, personal, and spiritual concerns.
• Attend faculty devotions, meetings, orientations, workshops, open houses, parent-teacher conferences and other professional meetings deemed necessary.
• Inform the administrative assistants or principal immediately if unable to fulfill any duty assigned.  In case of absence, notify principals as early as possible; prepare information and materials for the guest teacher.
• Supervise regular activities, carpool duties, KIDS Praise, assemblies, and any other activities where a cooperative teacher effort is needed; attend and promote Open Houses, Tour & Information Sessions, PINS (Parent Information Nights), and other activities related to Admissions.  Advise and participate in extracurricular activities, committees and programs. 
• Supervise student intern teachers and cooperate with area colleges and universities in providing opportunities for observation and demonstration, helping to orient, assist, and mentor teachers.
• Attend professional development growth activities (including Language First certification courses) on a regular basis
• Participate in and complete Language First certification
• Prepare lessons, units, and projects that are suitable to the age level and developmental needs of your students. Adapt teaching methods, strategies, and materials to meet needs and learning styles of students
• Work collaboratively with supervisor, coworkers, and families.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conduct that reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and aligns with its mission, vision, Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Commitment (CCC).

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

CHRIST CENTERED

• Belief that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior.
• Is a committed Christian who is dedicated to continued spiritual growth and development as evidenced through a growing personal walk with God (e.g. daily spiritual rhythms of prayer, fellowship, Bible study, etc.).
• Prayerfully seeks God’s will in their own lives and in their ministry at CRISTA.
• Engages our ministry including staff and colleagues through prayer, participation in spiritual practices, leading devotionals and other spiritual practices.
• Affirms, aligns with and supports CRISTA’s Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Statement (CCC).
• Conducts themselves in a manner which reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and aligns with its mission, vision, Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Commitment (CCC). 
• Demonstrates the values of a CRISTA leader.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field from an accredited college or university recognized by the United States Department of Education or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE 

• Fluent in Spanish; or experience teaching Spanish in an Elementary or Secondary classroom environment preferred.

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION

• Bilingual: ACTFL advanced-high to superior level rating, if non-native speaker.

SOFTWARE / EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE

• Office 365

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

• Strong technology skills and vision.
• Work collaboratively with supervisor, coworkers, students and parents.
• Cross-cultural sensitivity.
• Ability to be an independent worker and team player.
• Organized and efficient.
• Motivated learner that welcomes constructive feedback.
• Provide professional and ethical vision with a positive attitude.
• Successfully work with a variety of students, individually and in small groups.
• Adapt classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans.
• Ability to pass background checks relating to DSHS Secretary's List of Crimes and Negative Actions. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE  

• Teaching in a Spanish Immersion classroom environment.
• Valid Washington State teaching certificate or participation in plan for state licensure.
• CPR/FIRST AID/AED Training.

STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINTATION

CRISTA is a Christian, religious organization that lives out its faith-based mission through five ministries: CRISTA Camps, CRISTA Media, CRISTA Senior Living, King’s Schools, and World Concern.  As permitted by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, CRISTA reserves the right to prefer employees of a particular religion and to require its employees to hold certain religious beliefs, engage in certain religious observances, and engage in or refrain from engaging in certain behavior, based on CRISTA’s religious beliefs. CRISTA’s employees must agree with and support without reservation CRISTA’s Statement of Faith and must conduct themselves in accordance with the religious beliefs and practices that flow from that Statement of Faith and CRISTA’s Christian Community Policy.

Among those employees and employment applicants who agree with and support without reservation and abide by the Statement of Faith and CRISTA’s Christian Community Policy, CRISTA does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Based on its religious beliefs, CRISTA values and respects the dignity of all persons and appreciates the diversity of God’s creation.