Spanish Teacher

Job Description

Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School-Downtown Campus is seeking an outstanding, energetic, dedicated and talented individual to fill a Spanish position for the 2026-2027 school year. The successful candidate will be faith-filled, dynamic, compassionate and willing to work collaboratively in a team environment. This candidate would teach Middle and High School Spanish, as well as 4th/5th grade Spanish once a week biweekly.

Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School is a PK-12 Catholic school in St. Joseph, Michigan. Please note that this position is mostly at the Downtown Campus, where the Middle and High School are located. Once a week, Spanish is offered at the South Campus for grades 4 and 5, alternating weekly. Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, rooted in Sacred Scripture and centered on the Eucharist, Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School embraces the values of Education, Faith and Citizenship.

JOB SUMMARY
A teacher at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School is a devoted professional committed to students growing and succeeding. Teachers are responsible for creating a developmentally appropriate, safe, organized and joyful classroom environment. Each teacher will utilize current student data to drive academic growth in all students. Teachers work collaboratively to support each other and provide the best faith-filled, academically rigorous experience for all students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Plan, prepare, and deliver developmentally appropriate lesson plans based on diocesan approved curriculum and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities; encourage and monitor the progress of individual students.
Provide a variety of developmentally appropriate learning materials and resources for use in educational activities; instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments; provide appropriate feedback on work.
Use relevant technology as defined by the school to support and differentiate instruction.
Observe and evaluate student's performance and development utilizing information to adjust teaching strategies.
Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.
Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
Maintain student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing expectations, procedures and consequences as set forth by the school and diocese.
Participate in department, school, parent and diocesan meetings.
Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested, promptly return phone calls and answer emails.
Participate in appropriate professional development and activities.
Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations as directed.
Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
Minimum B.A/B.S degree in teaching from an accredited institution or related field
Degree in the field of Spanish Language preferred
Valid Michigan teaching certification with appropriate endorsements
Must complete state and national background checks and diocesan required VIRTUS training
Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program.
Knowledge and implementation of relevant technology, such as Google Classroom, Google Apps for Education, and other pertinent education applications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

CONTRACT, BENEFITS, COMPENSATION
Contract begins August 15. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

Interested candidates please submit an application, letter of interest, resume and references, to:

Anna Reed, M. Ed.-Middle/High School Principal, Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School
areed@ollakers.org
269-983-2511

The Catholic Diocese of Kalamazoo spans 9 counties in southwest Michigan and has 21 Catholic schools educating students in Preschool - Grade 12 in mind, body and spirit. Our schools serve both the faith community and society by educating children to contribute to the common good by becoming active and caring members of the communities, cities, and nation in which they live. Each of our 21 schools is dynamic and distinctive in their own way. They vary in size and are located in both urban and rural areas, but all share the same goal: to prepare students to live lives devoted to Christ through distinctive and dynamic academic experiences and service opportunities.

About the Employer

Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, rooted in Sacred Scripture and centered on the Eucharist, Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School embraces the values of Education, Faith, and Citizenship.

Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School is a member of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kalamazoo and affiliated with St. Joseph Catholic Church in St. Joseph and SS. John and Bernard Catholic Churches in Benton Harbor, Michigan. We offer Pre-School through Grade 12 education to students in a three-county area of Southwest Michigan. Our school is located on two campuses and has roots that go back a century with our current configuration originating in 1969. Our students excel academically and thrive in an environment that is faith-based and centered on sound moral principles.