St. Paul Academy and Summit School seeks candidates for the position of Lower School Spanish Teacher at our K-5 Goodrich Campus.

About St. Paul Academy and Summit School:

St. Paul Academy and Summit School (SPA) is a coeducational, non-sectarian, college preparatory day school serving more than 920 students in kindergarten through grade 12. Our two campuses are located approximately a mile apart in St. Paul, Minnesota, serving Grades K-5 on our Goodrich Campus and Grades 6-12 on our Randolph Campus. The school draws students from St. Paul, Minneapolis, and throughout the eastern and western suburbs.

Our mission—shaping the minds and the hearts of the people who will change the world—is a promise to our students and our families, and it pushes us to be thoughtful about everything we do. It inspires us to be our best and reminds us that we have the responsibility to respect the unique potential in every child. Our mission gives us purpose and represents our greatest aspirations and values. But most of all, it reflects our deep belief in the talents and capabilities of our students.

For additional information about the school’s curriculum, community, and culture, please visit our website at www.spa.edu.

About the Lower School:

When you walk through the front doors of our Lower School, you'll immediately feel just how special a place this is for students in Kindergarten through Grade 5. From the welcoming Living Room just inside the front door (often warmed by a cozy fire in the fireplace), to the bright and spacious classrooms and hallways adorned with student artwork, to the five acres of open green space just outside our back door, the Lower School is designed around the academic, social, and emotional needs of young children. Our culture is defined by our warm and welcoming community, our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and our innovative curriculum.

Our small classes, 7:1 student/teacher ratio, and team-teaching model are the building blocks of the Lower School experience, along with the TOOLBOX social/emotional program, which gives both children and adults a common language for community values and problem-solving.

For more information about the Lower School, please visit the Lower School section of our website.

Position Begins: Mid-August 2024
Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Department: Instructional Faculty, Lower School
Job Description: Spanish Teacher (K-5)

Candidates should possess the ability to teach young children Spanish language and culture, providing an immersive experience in the target language through multi-modal, differentiated, and responsive instruction. In addition, candidates should demonstrate the ability to create developmentally appropriate and culturally responsive curricula, establish a nurturing and engaging classroom environment for all students, and work collaboratively with a teaching partner, various colleagues, and parents/guardians. Candidates should possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrate strength in the integration of technology to enhance Spanish instruction and apply knowledge regarding best instructional practices in teaching world languages

Requirements:

Applicants should have a bachelor’s or higher degree in Spanish, although applicants with a degree in a different field who are fluent in Spanish will also be considered. We particularly encourage applicants with knowledge of ACTFL standards and guidelines to apply. As importantly, we seek candidates committed to developing and practicing cultural competence in their teaching and able to operate effectively in diverse environments while also interacting successfully with people from widely varying backgrounds. In addition, candidates should be able to:

• Create developmentally appropriate curricula;

• Establish a supportive and engaging classroom environment for students;

• Work collaboratively with colleagues and parents/guardians;

• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills with colleagues, students, and families;

• Contribute to the life of the school outside the classroom

Preferred qualifications include a graduate degree and previous experience with Courageous Conversations About Race, and Responsive Classroom

How to Apply:

The position includes a competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with experience. Interested candidates should apply online at www.spa.edu/careers and submit a letter of interest, resume, statement of teaching philosophy, and a list of references.

SPA is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse faculty and staff, and maintaining a workplace culture in which all are treated equitably.