Temporary Upper School Spanish Teacher (Fall 2023)

Crane Country Day School is a co-educational Kindergarten-8th grade  independent day school located on a beautiful 11-acre campus in Montecito, CA. Crane is dedicated to providing an experiential education characterized by a thoughtful balance of academic challenge and creative expression. We thrive as a community that builds character and confidence, while celebrating the joy in learning. At Crane, we understand that how we teach is just as important as what we teach. It is a welcoming and supportive place to work—a rich environment where you will find enthusiastic cooperation, healthy relationships with colleagues, and active professional development.

Crane Country Day School seeks a temporary, full-time Upper School Spanish Teacher for the Fall 2023 semester. The successful candidate will be an energetic and outgoing individual with a proven ability to collaborate and partner with other members of the Crane Staffulty. We are seeking an individual with strong experience teaching Spanish. A demonstrated ability to work with and engage a diverse range of learners and families is essential to success in this position.

We are working hard to strengthen diversity at Crane School, so the ideal candidate will also demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through their own learning, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing our own bias. We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better school – a place that makes smarter decisions, drives innovation, and delivers a more powerful education for our students.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach Spanish in a developmentally appropriate manner to 6th and 7th grade students
• Plan and design curriculum and teaching strategies that align with Crane’s mission and philosophy of providing an experiential education that meets the needs of all students
• Manage and supervise a dynamic classroom environment where all students are seen and valued
• Communicate and partner with parents to enhance the growth and development of students
• Apply anti-racist, liberatory practices and principles in all aspects of the role from classroom management to curriculum development
• Demonstrate and support a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging
• Collaborate with other Staffulty members to support student growth
• Monitor and report on student growth and progress
• Continually seek educational opportunities to develop professional knowledge and skills
• Attend all required staff meetings and special events
• Other duties as assigned by the Head of Upper School and/or Head of School

Requirements and Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject matter required. 
• Fluency in speaking, reading and writing Spanish.
• Experience teaching Spanish.

Physical and Other Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking in classroom and throughout campus
• Occasionally lift 15-45 pounds
• Regularly sit and stand on the floor throughout the day, and bend, kneel, or squat to be at eye level with children
• Work in person on-site
• Background investigation required via Live Scan.
• TB assessment required for employment in CA schools.

Work Environment

Crane Country Day School is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from people of color, LGBTQ+ educators, and educators from communities that have historically been underrepresented in independent schools. Crane is committed to sustaining a diverse and inclusive community in which each member is respected and valued. We believe that a diversity of voices and backgrounds enriches the educational experience by encouraging a variety of thought, social awareness, and a creative exchange of ideas.