**Description** Elementary Spanish Teacher Position Profile Position Purpose The responsibilities of an Elementary Spanish Teacher integrate language instruction with cultural and technological mediation. ISP Principles Start with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply put, their success is our success. Well-being and safety are essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we consistently identify potential safeguarding, health, and safety concerns, acting upon and appropriately following up on all concerns. Treat everyone with care and respect. We care for one another, embrace similarities and differences, and promote our own well-being as well as that of others. Operate effectively. We relentlessly focus on the most important things—the ones that will make the greatest difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared values of our community. Be financially responsible. We make careful financial decisions based on the needs of children, students, and our schools. Learn continuously. Improvement is our motivation. We actively engage in personal and professional development and in school improvement. Learn continuously. Improvement is our motivation. We actively engage in personal and professional development and in school improvement. Key Responsibilities of an Elementary Spanish Teacher 1. Language Instruction and Literacy Comprehensive Instruction: Develop speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills in Spanish. Technical Proficiency: Teach grammar, spelling, and composition, adapting content to the elementary level. Reading Promotion: Cultivate a love of reading and strengthen critical analysis of texts. 2. Educational Planning and Management Curriculum Design: Develop lesson plans and instructional programs aligned with official curriculum standards and the school’s bilingual approach. Ongoing Assessment: Prepare assessments, grade assignments, and produce progress reports to measure academic and socio-emotional development. Resource Adaptation: Create or adapt pedagogical materials, including the use of digital tools such as Google Classroom, Kahoot, or Canva. 3. Mediation in a Bilingual and Intercultural Environment Cultural Contextualization: Teach the language in harmony with students’ cultural context, promoting intercultural sensitivity. Implementation of "La Nueva Escuela Mexicana" (The New Mexican School): For teachers in Mexico, responsibilities include applying principles of inclusion, equity, and critical thinking embedded in the current national program. Language Balance: Coordinate with second-language teachers to ensure coherent instruction that fosters verbal reasoning in both languages. 4. Monitoring and Collaboration Family Engagement: Maintain consistent communication with families to report challenges or progress. Teamwork: Collaborate with other professionals to identify and address specific educational needs or behavioral issues. Professional Development: Participate in ongoing training on emerging methodologies and current educational trends. Skills, Qualifications, and Experience * Bachelor’s degree in Education or Pedagogy * Minimum of three years of classroom teaching experience in grades 1 through 5. ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles ISP is committed to protecting and promoting the well-being of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All position holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including online due diligence checks, references, and satisfactory criminal background checks—or equivalent checks—covering the past ten years of employment history. ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing team members regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodiversity, socioeconomic background, or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and values and are interested in contributing to ISP’s success through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.