Spanish Teacher (In-Person) - Now Hiring

Description:

About Rise Academy

Rise Academy is a small, tuition-free private high school serving the East End of Richmond, VA. We are mission-driven, relationship-centered, and deeply committed to preparing our students for success in college, career and life. With small class sizes, a supportive team, and a strong focus on student growth, Rise Academy is a place where teachers can innovate, lead, and inspire.

The Role

We are seeking a dynamic, creative educator to teach, in-person, in the area of Spanish. While our top priority is meeting our students' graduation requirements, we are open to candidates who can bring unique skills and passion to our program.

What You'll Do

• Design and deliver engaging, standards-aligned lessons
• Build strong relationships with students, inspiring them to achieve their personal best
• Integrate technology and real-world applications into instruction
• Collaborate with colleagues to create a positive and rigorous learning environment
• Assess and track student progress, providing timely feedback and support

Essential Functions

• Develop and implement engaging, standards-based Spanish I, II, and possibly III or IV lesson plans for grades 9–12.
• Foster listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Spanish using immersive and communicative strategies.
• Incorporate cultural knowledge to deepen students’ global understanding and appreciation for the Spansish speaking world.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse student learning styles and needs.
• Develops pupil understanding and appreciation of culture of countries where the studied language is spoken.
• Assess and monitor student progress regularly and communicate effectively with students, families, and school staff.
• Integrate technology and real-world experiences into classroom instruction.
• Maintain a structured, respectful, and positive classroom environment that supports student growth.
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and school-wide events.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support interdisciplinary projects and school culture.
• Uphold and model the values of Rise Academy: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, Professionalism, and Mission-Driven Results.

Requirements:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Spanish, World Language, Education, or a related field
• Proficiency in speaking, reading and writing a foreign language
• Prior experience teaching high school students
• Strong classroom management and interpersonal communication skills
• Alignment with the mission and values of Rise Academy

Preferred:

• Teaching license or certification in foreign language (or eligibility to obtain)
• Experience in a private, charter, or mission-based school

This is an in-person position and not virtual teaching position.

Compensation details: 48727-52000 Yearly Salary

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