Spanish Teachers for the 2024-2025 School YearPOSITION STATUS: Part-time, 10-Month, 2 positions
POSITION OVERVIEW: Loyola is seeking two part-time teachers: one teacher for Spanish 1 (3 sections and a prep) and another teacher for Spanish 2 (4 sections and a prep). We are open to hiring one person to work full-time to teach all Spanish sections.
REPORTS TO: PrincipalLoyola High School develops young men to be leaders who will set the world on fire with God's love. We are an engine for transformative change in our students' lives and our community's ascendence. With the distinctive dual support of the Society of Jesus and the Archdiocese of Detroit, we are uniquely positioned to provide a faith-based, academically rigorous, whole-person education to young men of compassion and courage. The focus of our mission is to prepare young men for high school graduation, college acceptance, and future contributions to family and community as Men for Others, Men for Detroit.
PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES - Plan and implement creative lessons and inspire students to learn.
- Teach and develop student skills in language acquisition and usage and understanding of and appreciation for world culture.
- Demonstrate instructional practices that engage students in conceptual thinking, promote problem solving and creativity, and challenge students to achieve high standards of content mastery.
- Take ownership for student academic progress and show an active interest in student achievement.
- Provide individual and small-group instruction to adapt delivery to meet the needs of students with varying academic skill levels.
- Communicate timely and effectively with students, parents, and staff.
- Collaborate with staff and other professionals to plan lessons and meet student needs.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES - Understanding of Ignatian pedagogy and commitment to Jesuit values.
- Excellent interpersonal, project management, and communication skills.
- Ability to lead and inspire a diverse community of students, faculty, and staff.
- Familiarity with educational technology and data-driven decision-making.
- High enthusiasm for the mission of Loyola High School.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE - Bachelor's degree and Michigan teaching certification or pathway to certification required.
- Master's degree preferred.
APPLICATION PROCESSThe candidate should provide the following:
- A resume or other biographical and professional information
- A written statement detailing why you are applying for this position and what vision and background you would bring to Loyola High School
- Copy of college diploma or transcripts
- Copy of teacher certification, if applicable
Submit all materials to Search Committee:...@loyolahsdetroit.orgEmployment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.