Hybrid HPUMC Day School Spanish Teacher (9 Month) bei Highland Park United Methodist Church

HPUMC Day School Spanish Teacher (9Month)

Job Description

Highland Park United Methodist Church Day School is a great place to work with children! This position is responsible for guiding and caring for our young friends in our all-day, early childhood education program. 

Reports To: Head of School, Day School 

Ministerial Exemption: No

FLSA Status:  Non-exempt  

Campus: Mockingbird 

Working Hours:  This is a part-time position work an anticipated up to 10 hours per week. 

Anticipated Schedule: Two days per week - 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM 

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

The Spanish Teacher works as part of our teaching team to develop lessons appropriate for preschool students with an emphasis on colors, numbers, animals, and basic Spanish vocabulary. 

• Plan, and implement the Spanish curriculum
• Collaborate with the Curriculum Coordinator to align the scope and sequence with other curriculum programs
• Communicate regularly with school administrators and other staff as appropriate

Additional Requirements:

• Experience working in an early childhood program required
• CPR and First Aid Certifications (can be completed while employed)
• Demonstrated skill in working with children, planning developmentally appropriate lessons, guiding children, interacting positively with children, parents and co-workers
• Commitment to continuing professional education

Education and Desired Skills:

• High School Diploma is required 
• Early Childhood Education coursework or Child Development Associate (CDA) credential preferred

Physical Demands:  

☒ Sitting      ☒ Standing        ☒ Walking         ☒ Climbing Stairs   ☒ Fine Motor Skills

☒ Seeing         ☒ Hearing        ☒ Speaking       ☒ Lifting/carrying up to 10-25 pounds    

Other Qualifications:  Must be a committed Christian comfortable working in a United Methodist church environment. Our employees are called to lead a life that becomes the gospel, and we expect them to exhibit appropriate demeanor both on and off the job.