Title: Middle School Spanish Teacher (2026-2027 School Year)          Classification: Exempt

Department: Middle School                                                                      Status: Full-Time, Ten Month

Reports to: Head of Middle School                                                          School Day: 7:45am - 4:00pm 

School Description

Founded in Chicago in 1876, Sacred Heart Schools at Sheridan Road (Hardey Preparatory for Boys and Academy of the Sacred Heart for Girls) are independent, Catholic, single-gender elementary schools committed to academic excellence within the context of a Christian, faith-based community.  The educational mission is deeply rooted in the 200-year tradition of the Society of the Sacred Heart and shared with the Network of Sacred Heart Schools located in 30 countries, including 25 schools in the United States.  The essence of this tradition is the total development of each child: spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional and physical. Our girls and boys are taught in single gender classrooms, but follow a similar curriculum and share in many activities.  The Schools are organized into three academic divisions each led by a division head.

Sacred Heart Schools is seeking a Middle School Spanish Teacher whose chief responsibility will be to work within the scope of the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Education to teach 5th - 8th grade Spanish.  Additionally, as a member of the Middle School Faculty, this teacher will act as an advisor.

• As a member of the faculty, this teacher will be responsible for: 

  • Designing and implementing instruction in Spanish aligned to national and state standards

  • Implementing, forming and evaluating curriculum 

  • Utilizing common assessments in conjunction with the grade team to evaluate student outcomes  and inform instruction 

  • Working as an active and collaborative member of the grade level team and with other faculty members 

  • Serving as an advisor for a group of middle school students

• The teacher will work within the scope of the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart to achieve these basic teacher expectations: 

  • Support – Implement – Model the Goals and Criteria for Sacred Heart Schools

  • Demonstrate appropriate planning and preparation for instruction 

  • Develop and maintain a classroom atmosphere that inspires learning 

  • Uphold professional standards of personal presentation, discretion, punctuality, and clear, direct,  open communication. 

  • Appropriately carry out specific assignments, including but not limited to assigned supervision and duties, and other areas as assigned by the Leadership Team.

  • Maintain professional credentials and/or certification as defined by our accrediting agency and  consistent with band level placement.

  • Align with faculty across divisions for vertical curriculum coordination. 

  • Provide comprehensive parent communication and education concerning their students performance and progress. 

A Successful Candidate will: 

• Have experience teaching Spanish to middle school students 

• Demonstrate good organization and attention to detail 

• Have excellent communication skills 

• Be highly motivated, ethical, and eager to learn 

• Prioritize and multi-task effectively 

• Enjoy working both independently and as a member of a team 

• Continuously strive for process improvement and quality outcomes 

• Have experience teaching in a differentiated style, including teaching small groups of students 

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred  

• Spanish fluency; native speakers encouraged to apply

• Experience teaching middle school grades preferred 

Pay Range: $45,808 to $79,401
Based on qualifications, experience, and skills.

Benefits:

• Retirement Benefits

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Tuition Remission

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Life and AD&D Insurance
   

To Apply 

Apply directly at the School's website (www.shschicago.org) in the Career Opportunities section, submitting a cover  letter and resume. 

Sacred Heart Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate.

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