Part-Time Elementary Spanish Teacher | Alcuin School | Dallas, TX
Organization: Alcuin School
Location: 6144 Churchill Way, Dallas, TX
Position Title: Part-time Elementary Spanish Teacher
Job Description: PART- TIME ELEMENTARY SPANISH TEACHER the 2026-2027 Academic Year
This position is 25 hours per week.
Join our growing community! We are currently seeking a Part-Time Elementary Spanish Teacher to join our dedicated faculty as we expand our lower elementary student body. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young learners in a child-centered, academically rich environment.
GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY
The Part-Time Elementary Spanish Teacher implements and delivers an appropriately challenging world language curriculum.
JOB SCOPE
Teaches lessons in Spanish collaborating with other world language acquisition teachers who teach the same language. Work closely with other elementary specialty guides for grouping students and planning cross-curricular activities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Implements curricula in the classroom, including cultural activities related to the target language
• Encourages students and creates meaningful activities through a balance of observation, guidance, and intervention
• Keeps records of student progress
• Keeps records of parent communication and reports same to Director of Lower Elementary and Upper Elementary as required
• Maintains an organized classroom
• Prepares a folder to guide substitute during planned and unplanned absence
• Prepares and submits required reports, including conference reports as outlined in the Employee Handbook, collaborating with other specialty guides who teach elementary students
• Communicates with parents, administrators, and/or Student Support staff concerning the emotional and physical well-being of students
• Communicates with Director of Lower Elementary, Director of Upper Elementary, Associate Head of School for Elementary, and/or Head of School as required, regarding student and parent related issues
• Participates in parent conferences as required
• Maintains classroom inventory and submits to Director of Lower Elementary at the end of each school year
• Collaborates with Director of Lower Elementary regarding materials and classroom practices
• Attends and actively participates in Specialty Guide meetings, and/or other meetings as assigned
• Assists with morning carpool duty as required
• Attends school, community, and/or parent education events as outlined in the Employee Handbook, or as assigned by Director of Lower Elementary
• Reports all accidents/incidents at once. Completes Incident Report and delivers copies of the same to parent and school nurse
• Complies with Employee Handbook for all other duties not listed
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS
• Completes bus driver training and drive students in an Alcuin school bus as required
• Mentors new Language Acquisition teachers as required
• Assists with morning carpool duties as required
• Recruit and prepare 6th level students to participate in the annual ISAS school Spanish Competition
carolyn.sells@alcuinschool.org and put PT Elementary Spanish Teacher in the subject line
Requirements: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Required:
• Ability to provide documents verifying authorization to work in the U.S.
• Must pass Criminal Background Checks, Drug Testing, and Reference Check
• Previous experience teaching the target language
Bachelor’s Degree
• 3 years of language classroom training experience
• Native speaker of the target language
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite of products
• Ability to interact and communicate professionally with colleagues, students, parents, and others in the school community, and during off-campus school related activities
• Ability to function as a team with colleagues and Director of Lower Elementary, and with others as required
• Ability to lead a group of students without assistance from another adult
• Knowledge of varied teaching strategies to differentiate learning
• Fluency with a variety of technology tools to advance learning
• Passion and patience for working with children at their developmental levels
Preferred:
• 5 years of language classroom training experience in the target language
• Experience teaching in independent schools
• Master’s Degree
WORK SCHEDULE
Schedule will be for 25 hours per week. Exact hours to be determined.
WORK CONDITIONS
• Occasionally lifts classroom supplies/equipment weighing up to 20 lbs.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, stoop, and reach for extended periods of time daily
• Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks such as at a computer keyboard
• Work desk positioned to have eye view of the classroom main and rear entrances
• Helps set up classroom environment and student work supplies
• Works in standard office climate and conditions
• Participates and serves as chaperone during day/overnight camping and class trips as required
• Works outdoors supervising students at recess, carpool and on school trips
PAY RANGE
Pay is based on experience and is competitive with Independent Schools in the Dallas, Texas, area.
ABOUT ALCUIN SCHOOL
Alcuin School, one of the largest accredited Montessori schools in the U. S., along with the International Baccalaureate Middle Years and Diploma Programs, provides an ideal learning environment that guides and nurtures the full development of the child from 18 months to 18 years of age.
Alcuin School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including color, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.
We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees, and embrace diversity.
Local candidates only, no search firms please.
How to Apply: Send resume to carolyn.sells@alcuinschool.org and put PT Elementary Spanish Teacher in the subject line
We offer Montessori Training Sponsorships for this position.: No