Upper School Spanish Teacher

 

We're seeking a passionate Spanish educator to join our Upper School faculty at Fort Bend Christian Academy for the 2025-2026 academic year. The ideal candidate will create engaging learning environments that foster language acquisition, cultural appreciation, and effective communication skills. Courses will primarily include Spanish 1-3 for students in grades 8-10.

 

What Makes You an Ideal Candidate:

• A demonstrated ability to teach high school Spanish
• Experience creating immersive language-learning environments
• A passion for making Spanish language and culture accessible and engaging for all learners
• Bachelor's degree in Spanish, Hispanic Studies, or related field required; Master's degree preferred
• Native or near-native fluency in Spanish (speaking, reading, and writing)
• Experience teaching middle school and high school Spanish (levels 1-3) is preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills with a proven track record of professional, timely communication with students and parents
• A service-oriented mindset focused on supporting student success
• At least two years of teaching experience is preferred

What You'll Do:

• Create engaging, immersive learning experiences that promote authentic communication and bring Spanish language and culture to life
• Foster language acquisition through reading, writing, listening, and speaking activities
• Integrate appropriate technology tools to enhance language learning and cultural exploration
• Develop and implement effective assessment strategies to evaluate student progress and inform instruction
• Integrate Biblical perspectives thoughtfully into language instruction
• Support student growth through additional help during office hours

Who You Are:

• A mature Christian who actively participates in church community
• An educator who believes in nurturing the whole student
• A creative teacher who makes language learning dynamic and relevant
• Someone who thrives in building relationships with diverse learners
• A lifelong learner committed to professional growth
• An enthusiastic contributor to school life beyond the classroom

Our Christian Community:

• Supports the school's Statement of Faith and Declaration of Values
• Models Characteristics of Professional Excellence
• Maintains a Biblically-centered philosophy of education
• Embraces serving diverse students and families

Professional Skills:

• Strong language instruction and presentation abilities
• Cultural competence and global awareness
• Excellent organizational and classroom management skills
• Experience with innovative language teaching methods
• Ability to work effectively under pressure

Beyond the Classroom:

• Mentor students and support extracurricular activities
• Participate in school events and community building
• Engage in professional development
• Support the mission and values of Fort Bend Christian Academy