Upper School Spanish Teacher (Part-time)

Glenelg Country School in Howard County, MD seeks a part-time Upper School Spanish teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. The teaching assignment will include lower-level Spanish classes in a department noted for its collaborative approach, focus on oral proficiency and commitment to global citizenship. The successful candidate will bring to GCS a love of working with adolescents, a skills-based approach to teaching and a passion for language, as well as an ability to collaborate with other Spanish teachers on pedagogy and program development. Strong candidates will be comfortable working with a wide range of learners, building a student-centered learning environment and integrating academic technology. Experience with proficiency-based approaches and comprehensible input strategies will be advantageous.

Essential Functions

• Instruction in Spanish language, literature and culture
• Implementation of teaching strategies, activities and approaches to learning
• Assessment and evaluation of student progress
• Supervision of student behavior
• Development of a sense of partnership with and among students
• Exercise of good judgement and maturity
  
  

Education And Experience

A BA or BS is required. Experience working with middle or high school students is a significant advantage.

Competencies

• Ability to Learn and Teach Others – Recognizes the importance of learning and motivates others by own enthusiasm.
• Technology – Proficient with Office365 and related Microsoft applications.
• Time Management – Manages many tasks and projects simultaneously while adhering to deadlines and promises.
• Organizational – Creates action plans to meet divisional goals and objectives. Conducts periodic reviews of progress and measures against goals.
• Written and Oral Communication – Effectively communicates respectfully, effectively, and in adherence to community guidelines.
• Problem Solving Skills – Considers a broad range of internal and external factors when solving problems. Grasps complexities and perceives relationships among different problems or issues.
  
  

Other Skills And Abilities

• An appreciation of discovery, contribution, and excellence in an educational setting
• Flexibility and patience
• Effective teamwork, collaboration and partnership
• A commitment to the holistic development of adolescents
• A sense of adventure
  
  

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $15,000 – $30,000. There are no benefits associated with this position.