The Academy of the Holy Names is an independent, Catholic, coeducational elementary school and a college preparatory high school for young women, sponsored by the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary. Our mission is to develop the spiritual, academic, personal and physical growth of each student within an atmosphere of care and concern, while providing quality educational opportunities for students of diverse ethnic, economic and religious backgrounds, and encouraging each student to realize his/her full potential as an intelligent and culturally, spiritually and socially aware individual. 

Employment Opportunity
The Academy of the Holy Names seeks a talented, energetic Spanish teacher to instruct our elementary school students for the 2015-2016 school year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Education or related field.
• Spanish education background and elementary school teaching experience preferred.
• Florida Certificate or credentials to obtain certificate preferred.

Position Responsibilities

• Maintaining a classroom environment based on respect and that reflects the values and mission of the Sisters of the Holy Names.
• Establishing a culture of learning and an environment of positive social interaction that actively engages students in learning and self-motivation.
• Establishing and maintaining a classroom expectation that challenges students to strive for excellence in all that they do.
• Confidence in the teaching of language arts, including knowledge of the use and successful implementation of second language acquisition for elementary age students.
• Planning and developing effective lesson plans that cover the curriculum and address the students’ interests and needs.
• Integrating technology into the curriculum.
• Coordinating field trips or arranging for speakers to come into the classroom.
• Accurately assessing student learning through formative and summative assessment and effectively adapting instruction based on these assessments.
• Keeping accurate records, ensuring that students are progressing and monitoring progress through progress reports and report cards.
• Performing supervision duties as assigned.
• Meeting with students and parents to discuss any concerns or issues with student progress and learning.

• Participating on school-based committees and working with other teachers in the language arts department and other departments in the school.
• Attending and participating in ongoing professional development activities.

The Spanish teacher reports to the Elementary School principal.

The Academy of the Holy Names does not discriminate on the basis of race, faith (except for ministerial/leadership positions), nationality or ethnic origin in its hiring process nor in the administration of educational policies, admission policies or tuition-assistance programs, athletics or other school-administered programs. The school admits students of any race, faith, nationality or ethnic origin, and gives to all students rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to all members of the student body. In accordance with its mission, the school seeks a population composed of many different voices, viewpoints and backgrounds. The Academy of the Holy Names is a designated drug-free workplace.