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Part-Time High School Spanish Teacher (70%)

 

St. Mary’s Academy Overview:

St. Mary’s Academy, located in Englewood, Colorado, is Metro Denver’s premier Catholic, independent school offering rigorous academics in its co-ed lower and middle schools, and its high school for girls. St. Mary’s Academy offers a safe, yet innovative program that embraces all student backgrounds and fosters character and moral development from Junior Kindergarten to Graduation.

 

St. Mary’s Academy is a close community where faculty and staff serve as role models for the students in accordance with a mission to foster excellence in each child through academic achievement, spiritual development, and service.  The qualities of a strong work ethic, desire for personal growth, and commitment to lifelong learning that St. Mary’s Academy expects of students is likewise an expectation for faculty and staff.  Each day, too, is an opportunity to live the Loretto School Values of faith, community, justice, and respect.

 

St. Mary’s Academy is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff who are dedicated to their profession and to the well-being and life of the St. Mary’s Academy community.  St. Mary's Academy does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, sex, disability, marital status, national or ethnic origin, race, sexual orientation, or religion.  This policy applies to all areas of student concerns: educational policies, admission policies (historically high school admission is open to women only), scholarship, and grant-in-aid programs, athletic and other school-administered programs, as well as employee/personnel concerns.  St. Mary's Academy is an equal opportunity employer. 

 

Job Description:

St. Mary’s Academy is accepting applications for an experienced High School Spanish teacher.  This is a part-time, 10-month, exempt position reporting to the high school principal, beginning in August 2025. Through engaging instruction, real-world applications, collaborative work, and hands-on learning, the teacher fosters confidence and curiosity.

 

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

?      Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences.

?      Teach two 80-90-minute block classes per semester.

?      Serve as grade-level advisor and club sponsor.

?      Attend and participate in school activities/events.

 

 

Qualifications/Requirements:

Fluency in Spanish

3+ years of teaching experience preferred

Bachelor’s degree in modern languages with an emphasis in Spanish or a related field

Commitment to employing a positive mindset to teaching with student-centric pedagogy

A willingness to build and maintain collaborative relationships with colleagues and parents

 

Salary/Benefits:

The salary range for this part-time (70%) exempt position is $38,500 - $47,600 and includes benefits. St. Mary’s Academy provides excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and life insurance, retirement, paid time off, and opportunities for professional development.

 

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and statement of educational philosophy to Michelle Hayden, HS Principal, at mhayden@smanet.org. No calls, please.