Upper School Spanish Teacher

School Overview

Rowland Hall is an independent school in Salt Lake City serving approximately 1,000 students in preschool through twelfth grade. Driven by our vision of developing people the world needs, we believe in a transformational education that gives students agency and purpose, connects them to their global community, and empowers them to make the world a better place for all.

Rowland Hall sets the standard for teaching and learning excellence through our academic and co-curricular programs, including experiential learning opportunities, artistic self-expression, and a competitive athletic program that challenges students inside and outside the classroom. We foster curiosity, compassion, joy throughout the learning process, and graduate young adults who know how to think critically and are inspired to make a difference.

Located near the base of the stunning Wasatch Mountain Range and adjacent to the University of Utah, a world-class research university and medical center, Rowland Hall attracts a diverse community of families. The school focuses on recruiting and retaining high-quality employees by offering extensive professional development opportunities, competitive salaries with local districts and market rates, and a close-knit, supportive community.

Position Summary

Rowland Hall seeks a dynamic, flexible, and collaborative teacher for 2 sections of upper school Spanish I. This is a part-time position, .4 FTE (of 1.0). Working closely with other upper school world languages teachers is a key aspect of the role to ensure a smooth transition between levels, as well as curricular continuity. Assisting with grade-level experiential learning opportunities and serving as an upper school advisor are optional for part-time employees, and earn an additional stipend.

Primary Responsibilities

• Fluency in Spanish, along with classroom experience and a background working with high school-age students is preferred. The ideal candidate has excellent interpersonal skills, a sense of humor, and an interest in engaging in the school community beyond the classroom while advocating for students, supporting parents, and collaborating with faculty and staff. Applicants should demonstrate collaboration, self-reflection, cultural competency, and curiosity. In addition:

  • Teach relevant content, skills, and practices to students in the upper school, primarily in grade 9
  • Collaborate and innovate with colleagues
  • Maintain a clean, organized classroom and other work areas
  • Evaluate and communicate student progress
  • Communicate with students, families, and other faculty proactively 
  • Create and sustain a positive learning environment
  • Be able to utilize technology, with experience preferred in Veracross, Canvas, and Google applications
  • Participate in other events, meetings, and duties as assigned by administration

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required; Master’s degree plus teaching experience is preferred.
• Strong references that attest to teaching ability/potential, connection with students, and language fluency.
• Travel, living, or study abroad experience in a Spanish-speaking country with strong knowledge of these cultures a plus
• Proven written and verbal proficiency in Spanish
• Demonstrated cultural competency and a commitment to issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Flexible thinker eager to learn new concepts, ideas, and evidence-based practices alongside colleagues
• Ability and interest in working with students at different grade and skill levels.
• Desire to support and promote the mission and values of the school

The requirements listed below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• work on-site in a school environment; 
• be able to move around a classroom and outdoor space easily, for supervising and working with students;
• work individually and in a team environment to support the strategic priorities of the school, and be able to contribute in an organized and productive manner as a team member of grade-level, division, and all-school groups; and
• lift up to 20 pounds of supply boxes or other materials.

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