5th - 8th Grade Spanish Teacher for the 2026-2027 School Year (part time) in Coronado, California at Roman Catholic Bishop of San Diego

School Name: Sacred Heart Parish School

Location: 706 C Ave., Coronado, CA 92118
Reports to: Principal
Employment Type: Part Time (11 hours per week)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Pay Rate: $22.00-$24.00 per hour; Based on qualifications and experience.

Position Overview

Sacred Heart Parish School is seeking a dynamic and engaging part-time Spanish Teacher for grades 5–8. The ideal candidate will foster a love for language learning while developing students’ speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in Spanish. Instruction should be interactive, culturally rich, and aligned with age-appropriate standards, while supporting a positive and inclusive classroom environment.

Teaching Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Spanish lessons aligned with grade-level standards
• Develop students’ proficiency in vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and conversation
• Incorporate cultural awareness and real-world connections into lessons
• Use a variety of instructional strategies, including interactive activities and technology
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs
• Assess student progress and provide timely feedback
• Maintain a structured, respectful, and supportive classroom environment
• Communicate effectively with parents and collaborate with colleagues
• Participate in staff meetings and school events as appropriate
• Support and uphold the mission and values of the school

Religious Qualifications

• Active, practicing Roman Catholic
• Respects and understands a Catholic school philosophy

Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; teaching credential (or in progress) preferred
• Fluency in Spanish required (native or near-native proficiency preferred)
• Experience teaching upper elementary or middle school students preferred
• Strong classroom management and organizational skills
• Ability to engage students in interactive and meaningful language learning
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Collaborative, flexible, and team-oriented mindset
• Commitment to fostering both academic and cultural appreciation

Physical Requirements: To successfully meet the needs of the students in his/her care, the teacher must:

• Spend the majority of the day standing in the classroom. While standing the teacher will frequently hold objects they are working with or demonstrating
• Sit on an occasional basis when developing lesson plans, grading, etc.
• Walk through the classroom and be able to maneuver in tight spaces between desks. Walk on both even and uneven surfaces
• Deal with students while kneeling or squatting, stooping, or bending
• Reach at, below, or above shoulder height with the dominant upper extremity; may require trunk or neck rotation to look back at the class
• Assist in moving children's desks and chairs to change the layout of the classroom to influence the learning situation. It is occasionally necessary to lift and carry boxes weighing up to 25 pounds from the office to classrooms

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to be inside the classroom. The employee is required to be mobile to, from, and within the classroom and preschool environment, as well as maneuver throughout the school facility to attend meetings, trainings, and other work-related events. The employee may be required to conduct trips to, from, and within various city and county-wide locations to attend trainings or workshops.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Sacred Heart Parish School, as part of the Catholic Diocese of San Diego, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.