Chaminade College Preparatory seeks a dynamic, innovative, and engaging SPANISH TEACHER with great classroom management skills for our high school campus (grades 9-12) in West Hills, California. This is a temporary full-time position from approximately October 2026 through March 2027.
The successful candidate has experience teaching high school Spanish or equivalent relevant experience. Through these courses, teachers instruct students on how to build comprehension and fluency in the language being learned, and develop students critical, cultural, historical, and literary sensitivities. These are essential contemporary skills that allow students to flourish in a diverse range of academic, professional, and cultural contexts. A successful candidate will know how to design and implement lessons that enable all students to succeed and reach their full potential.
Key Responsibilities
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Teaches five sections of Spanish.
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Under the supervision of the vice principals, teaches standards-based (California state and Archdiocesan) curriculum. In a timely manner, plans lessons; provides feedback and grades on assignments; maintains grades, attendance, and other school records; and communicates with students, their families, and counselors when students need support.
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Collaborates with department members and course counterpart(s) to evaluate, monitor, and update curriculum, assessment, and pacing guides under the guidance of the Department Chair.
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Ensures that instructional strategies respect students' diverse social identities while still corresponding to Catholic Marianist values and the mission of the school.
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Integrates technology by using BlackBoard Learning Management System (LMS) (can provide training), discipline-based learning technology tools, and other collaborative and productivity tools (*Note: All students use a school-issued Lenovo Thinkpad tablet daily)
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Is knowledgeable about new trends and developments in classical languages and cultures, instructional strategies, and assessment.
Qualifications
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Has a passion for teaching Spanish and the culture of the Spanish-speaking world at the secondary level and is skilled at working with high-school aged students.
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A minimum of a bachelor's degree in the subject discipline is required. A teaching credential in the subject discipline is preferred.
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Prior teaching experience, especially in a Catholic educational setting, is preferred; however, relevant experience in the field is also strongly considered.
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Wants to work in a setting committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion of all school stakeholders.
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Wants to work in a setting committed to balancing teaching/learning, health, and well-being of all stakeholders.
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Participates in and attends campus life events, including supervision, lunch activities, liturgies, assemblies, etc.
Deadline for Submission of Applications
Applications are being accepted immediately. This position is open until filled.
Salary and Benefits
This is a salaried/exempt from overtime position.
Application Process:
Interested applicants may apply online through our employment webpage at: https://www.chaminade.org/about/careers
Applicants will be asked to upload a resume and cover letter.
In addition, candidates invited to interview are encouraged to bring or share a curated portfolio that reflects their knowledge of Spanish)/Spanish instruction, a written sample Spanish lesson they have taught or would teach, and if available, samples of lessons, assignments, student work, assessment criteria. Portfolios may be shared digitally or via hard copy.
Any applicant who needs help or needs an accommodation in order to apply for any position should contact the human resources office at (818) 366-9284.
About Chaminade
Founded in 1952, Chaminade College Preparatory is a coed Catholic, independent school in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, sponsored by the Society of Mary (The Marianists). For more than seven decades, Chaminade has been a community where students are known personally, challenged intellectually, and inspired spiritually to become the men and women God calls them to be, leading lives of purpose and compassion.
Rooted in the Catholic faith and animated by the Marianist educational tradition, Chaminade is committed to the formation of the whole person-mind, body, and spirit. We accompany young people as they grow in faith, pursue academic excellence, and develop the moral courage, confidence, and compassion needed to lead lives of purpose and service.
Chaminade is one school with two campuses:
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Middle School (Grades 6-8) in Chatsworth
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High School (Grades 9-12) in West Hills
Across both campuses, students experience a unified Catholic, Marianist vision of education that fosters faith-filled learning communities, encourages academic rigor, and prepares graduates to lead with integrity, empathy, and hope in a complex and changing world.
Our Mission:
We inspire young people to love, learn, and lead through our Catholic and Marianist traditions of a living faith, academic excellence, and moral responsibility.
Our Vision:
Chaminade College Preparatory graduates are prepared, inspired, and equipped to:
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Share God's love by caring for others and seeking justice and peace.
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Learn, adapt, and grow with the world around them.
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Become servant leaders and positive contributors to society.
Core Values:
Rooted in our Marianist tradition, uniting us in purpose and action:
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Love of God
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Discipleship of Jesus
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Mary as a Model
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Service to Others
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Student-Centered
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Inclusivity
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Leadership
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Innovation
Chaminade's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
As a Catholic, Marianist school, Chaminade affirms the inherent dignity of every person, created in the image and likeness of God. In fidelity to the Gospel and Catholic social teaching, we believe education has the power to transform hearts and minds and to form students who act with empathy, courage, and moral clarity.
Guided by our mission to inspire young people to love, learn, and lead, we are committed to fostering a community where all members feel welcomed, valued, and called to contribute. We challenge students to engage thoughtfully with the world, to stand for human dignity, and to work for justice and peace as reflective citizens and faith-filled leaders.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Chaminade College Preparatory is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment are considered without regard to an individual's race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), physical or mental disability and genetic information (including family medical history), military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
