Title: Spanish Teacher
Department/Location: Upper School faculty, St. Louis
Position Type: Full-Time, 39 week
Summary
The Spanish Teacher uses a variety of teaching methods to effectively explain and demonstrate language concepts and culture in accordance with the school’s curriculum; leads classes and teaches primarily in the target language; proficient in upper-level Spanish skills.
Within our close-knit, mission-driven learning community, Principia School teachers nurture students’ limitless potential—academically, morally, and spiritually—modeling love, integrity, and lifelong learning in all they do.
Who We Are
At our award-winning Early Childhood through grade 12 Principia School in St. Louis, Missouri, and top-ranked Principia College in Elsah, Illinois, Principia faculty and staff make up a close-knit community of educators, coaches, and professionals taking a distinct approach to education—blending academic excellence with Christian Science-based character education. Principia’s team of over 500 employees supports not only Principia School and Principia College, but also a worldwide network of alumni and friends.
At Principia School, our core value is LOVE. Love and its attributes underpin our foundational beliefs as well as our educational approach. We focus on developing the whole child—intellectually, physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually, preparing students for the next steps in life. We foster a challenging yet supportive environment where character unfolds naturally, and talent is cultivated through boundless opportunities. Character education plays an essential role in every aspect of the student experience, and classroom work is augmented by character trips, leadership development, and real-world, hands-on, project-based learning.
Principia employees are part of an engaging academic community preparing students to be tomorrow’s leaders, thinkers, and changemakers. We strive to create a collaborative and inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong and are valued.
Primary Responsibilities
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Displays strong interest and love for working with high school students
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Develops four basic language skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking
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Planseffectiveandpedagogically-soundlessonsthatinvokestudentinterestandownership
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Models an enthusiasm and love for the subject matter
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Helps students develop a strong appreciation of foreign peoples and their cultures, knowledge of the area’s geography, and critical thinking and communication skills
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Has experience with or is willing to work in a 1:1 laptop environment
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Recognizes that the subject of Spanish is a vehicle for character education
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Handles discipline situations in an effective manner
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Communicates well and works collaboratively and effectively with colleagues, parents, Resident Counselors, and administrators
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Organizes professional obligations to achieve timeliness and order
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Uses effective information technology for student learning
The statements above describe the general nature and level of work but are not a complete list of responsibilities and are subject to change at the discretion of Principia.
Compensation and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary range for this position, starting at $51,000 annually for candidates with a Bachelor’s degree and no prior teaching experience. Salary is commensurate with degree and years of teaching experience.
In addition to salary, our comprehensive total rewards package includes:
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Generous Employee Tuition Discount: Enjoy a 90% discount on tuition (pro-rated for part-time staff) for your eligible children enrolled from Pre-K3 through College (infant and acorn programs excluded).
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Relocation: Principia provides a relocation reimbursement of up to 12% of your annual salary, when moving from outside a radius of more than 50 miles.
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Professional Development: Access to learning opportunities, training programs, and career growth support.
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Comprehensive Benefits: Learn more about all our benefits here, including comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, paid time off, a 403(b) retirement plan with Principia matching, and more.
Equal Opportunity
Principia, a mission-driven institution, believes every person has the right to an equitable and respectful educational environment and workplace. Principia does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender (identity or expression), sexual orientation, family status, disability, age, or military or veteran status.
In hiring, admissions, and related decisions, Principia—as an institution with a religious mission—gives preference, where appropriate, to Christian Scientists.
