Upper School Part-Time Spanish Teacher – Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child

Organization: Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child

Date Posted: 5/9/2025

Closing Date: August 2025

View the Upper School Part-Time Spanish Teacher position under “Faculty Openings” on the Oak Knoll Employment page.

For a part-time position to begin in August 2025, Oak Knoll is seeking an enthusiastic, creative, culturally responsive, and collaborative Upper School Spanish Teacher to join the World Language Department. The ideal candidate will skillfully balance language instruction with the integration of culture and readings.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Teach two to three sections of Spanish to grades 7-12
  • Have the content, cultural knowledge, and intellectual flexibility to teach Spanish, from introductory through advanced levels to students in grades 7-12
  • Plan, prepare, and deliver innovative, intellectually engaging, and academically rigorous instructional content that promotes successful learning
  • Use technology to deliver instruction that supports and deepens student learning
  • Understand how girls learn and use this knowledge to guide instructional and curricular decisions; apply principles of mind, brain and education science when teaching, developing curriculum, and assessing student learning
  • Collaborate in the evaluation and design of Spanish curriculum
  • Work collaboratively and professionally with a teaching team, faculty, colleagues, students, administrators, and parents
  • Ensure timely communication with parents on issues concerning students’ learning needs
  • Maintain accurate student records such as grades and comments and communicate such data in accordance with the academic calendar and School expectations
  • Engage in continuing professional development
  • Knowledge of second language acquisition or proficiency based teaching is advantageous
  • Participate fully in the life of the Upper School, including attending faculty meetings and in-service
  • Engage in all aspects of the Oak Knoll community while promoting and supporting the OKS mission, vision, and values
  • Perform other duties as assigned by, and in support of, the Division Head and Head of School
  • Report to the World Languages Department Chair

Qualifications:

  • 3+ years teaching experience at the middle and/or high school level preferred
  • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred (degrees in related subject matter)
  • Experience teaching Advanced Placement preferred, but not required

About Oak Knoll:
Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child is coeducational from PK to grade 6 and girls only in grades 7-12. We are part of the global Holy Child Network of Schools, which includes nine schools across the U.S. and thirteen overseas. Oak Knoll is Judeo-Christian in heritage, Roman Catholic in teaching and worship, where we believe that each person is created by God for an intended purpose. An Oak Knoll education inspires students to discover that purpose and make a significant, positive impact on the world.

Oak Knoll is an equal opportunity employer where diversity is celebrated, and cultural competency is required. As a Holy Child school, we work for Christian principles of justice, peace and compassion in every facet of life. We know that we can build a better world by learning from each other and embracing differences, and we are committed to making Oak Knoll a truly inclusive place to work and learn.

To apply, please complete the online employment application.