TEACHER OF SPANISH

LA SALLE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL

POSITION: TEACHER OF SPANISH       

STATUS: Part-time position for the 2026-27 academic year

REPORTS TO: Dean of Academics

PRIMARY ROLES:

La Salle College High School is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher of Spanish who is passionate about bringing this content to life and who is able to create a highly engaging, active, and impactful learning environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in Spanish, along with experience teaching at the high school level. La Salle values educators with excellent communication and organizational skills, a growth mindset, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Our teachers are expected to be curious, adaptive, and collaborative as they contribute to the school’s ongoing advancement. Beyond delivering strong academic content, the successful candidate will connect with adolescent young men in meaningful ways, embodying the spirit of our Lasallian Catholic mission of “teaching minds and touching hearts”. At La Salle, teachers inspire and shape the lives of our students through their interactions, both in and outside the classroom, fostering a learning experience rooted in knowledge, character, and faith.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach three sections of one level of Spanish (likely level 1). Classes are typically one hour long and meet every other day all year. All three classes can be scheduled on the same day or be spread out over two days. Times could be flexible as well.
• Assess student progress through various assessment methods and provide timely, meaningful, actionable, and individualized student feedback.
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment for all students.
• Fulfill additional roles of full-time faculty members, e.g., managing a proctor assignment and being a homeroom moderator. Option to get involved moderating an extracurricular activity, and/or contributing to a campus ministry activity.
• Productively collaborate with colleagues in departmental and school-wide initiatives.
• Willingly collaborate with departmental colleagues to follow the existing curriculum and, when possible, contribute ideas to enhance it.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Clear commitment to the mission of the school which emphasizes teaching the whole student and meeting the diverse needs of students.
• Experience with teaching techniques that produce active student engagement, include real-world applications of content and skills covered, and provide meaningful student feedback.
• Passion for the academic subject matter being taught and working with adolescent young men to develop to their fullest potential.
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of current technology with a proclivity to try new technologies.
• Commitment to the professionalism of a teacher, e.g., attendance, punctuality, respectful interactions with all community members, timely responses to all requests for communication, and ongoing professional development.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred.
• Teaching experience in secondary education is highly preferred.
• Teaching certificate in secondary Spanish instruction preferred but not required.

HOW TO APPLY: 

Apply online at https://www.lschs.org/about-la-salle/employment by uploading a letter of interest and a current resume.

PART-TIME POSITIONS DETERMINED ANNUALLY

Part-time positions are determined annually based on student course requests and funding. Compensation for these Part-Time Adjunct Positions is determined in a consistent manner, based on the number of sections taught.

MISSION STATEMENT:

La Salle College High School, a Catholic, independent, college preparatory school for young men of varied backgrounds, is conducted in the tradition of St. John Baptist de La Salle. Through a broad and balanced, human and Christian education, La Salle College High School guides each student in the development of his unique God-given talents and fosters a commitment to academic excellence, service, and leadership. 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

La Salle College High School is committed to an equal employment opportunity policy in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, handicap, or disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or on any other characteristic protected by law. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all employment practices and decisions of La Salle College High School, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, job assignment or reassignment, transfer, compensation, discipline, termination, access to benefits, training, and other terms and conditions of employment.

La Salle College High School seeks candidates of diverse backgrounds and experiences to enhance our school community. La Salle is committed to fostering and cultivating a community and culture that embodies inclusion and belonging in our student body and staff.