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Job Title*: Spanish Teacher – High School (Upper School) – Intermediate Position Type: (Exempt or Non-Exempt): Exempt, Part-time, .34 FTE Reports to: Upper School Division Head Closing Date: When Filled Start Date: August 1, 2025 Location: Redmond, WA Pay Range: $21,080 - $35,360 annually dependent on experience Benefits: • Employee Assistance Program • Professional Development • Discounted School Lunches • Costco Membership Reimbursement Application: ONLY Accepted at https://www.tbcs.org/employment; to view our school profile, go to School Profile - The Bear Creek School (tbcs.org). Do you find fulfillment in contributing to something larger than yourself, creating a lasting impact? Do you enjoy being part of a Christian community united in a common goal? Do you enjoy making a difference in the lives of students directly in the classroom or through a supporting role? Read on to find out more about our amazing school! The Bear Creek School is a classical Christian School for preschool – grade 12. We are a nondenominational, private, day school accredited by the Northwest Association of Independent Schools. At The Bear Creek School, a Christian classical education serves as a powerful framework for teaching and inspiring students and introducing them to the great minds, great works, great events, great discoveries, and great art of the centuries. We believe knowledge which endures is worth student attention; we believe studying minds of the past helps us understand and shape our future; we believe wisdom is developed by reflectively considering ideas in light of the Christian worldview. The school’s mission is to provide a high-quality, Christian liberal arts education in a nurturing environment that will enable each student to become the individual God intends. Please see our website, www.tbcs.org, for additional information. Your Role. The Bear Creek School is currently seeking to add a member to our foreign language teaching team! Teachers are responsible for using a classical Christian education model to teach students, develop virtue, and help each student grow into the individual God intends. Lessons are carefully planned to inspire and motivate students and to support them in reaching the learning outcomes. A successful teacher creates a nurturing environment where all students feel known and valued. In this particular role, the Spanish Teacher will teach 2nd year and 3rd year Spanish during a couple of classes a day. Why you should work at The Bear Creek School. Bear Creek is a vibrant community of faculty and staff committed to the mission, offering many ways for students and adults to learn, play, and serve together in an inclusive, caring environment. At The Bear Creek School, a Christian classical education serves as a powerful framework for teaching and inspiring students. You can support the mission of Bear Creek through leading the classroom environment and having an impact on the lives of students. We are seeking an individual who will: • Approach classroom instruction and student interactions from a Christian Worldview. • Collaborate with grade-level teams and department members to plan and implement the school’s liberal arts curriculum. • Actively ensure academic growth in every student by utilizing a variety of instructional techniques. • Build positive partnership with parents through proactive communication. • Create a predictable and supportive classroom environment. • Increase professional knowledge by participating in professional development opportunities. • Plan and develop engaging, age-appropriate course of study in the classroom, adhering to educational best practices, and prepare daily and weekly lesson plans to help students meet the learning goals. • Follow through on routine job responsibilities including grading, record keeping, attendance, and lesson planning. • Participate in collaborative evaluation processes with Division Head and Vice President for Academic Affairs. • Attend weekly faculty meetings. • Be involved in at least one co- or extra-curricular responsibility. • Attend school events outside regular school hours including, but not limited to: parent/teacher conferences, curriculum night, arts performances, student socials, open houses, and professional development sessions. • Keep classroom neat and pleasant in appearance. • Monitor halls, study periods, and lunchrooms with other faculty and staff. • Enforce safety and security standards for students, staff, and visitors. • Perform other related duties as assigned. • Teach using the target language, creating a full classroom immersion experience. • Teach by observing native expression and proceed by steps to comprehension. • Present vocabulary and new structures in authentic contexts. • Target listening comprehension, oral production, reading, and writing. • Provide opportunity to listen and comprehend native speakers. • Use different media to provide a variety of contacts with native culture. • Provide extensive reading practice with each new structure. • Develop natural language habits in Latin, French, and/or Spanish. • Provide a systematic comparison of Latin, French, and/or Spanish grammar and vocabulary with English. • Perform other related duties as assigned. The successful individual in this position will: • Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. • Take initiative. • Execute tasks independently when needed and regularly work cooperatively with a team. Required Experience and Education: • Bachelor’s degree required. • Teaching experience preferred. • Familiarity or experience with the classical Christian education model preferred. • Currently holds CPR/AED/First Aid Certification (with Epinephrine Auto Injector supplement included) or arrangements made to obtain certification within 90 days of employment start date. • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer. No sponsorship is available for this position. • Thorough understanding of pedagogy and the best practices of education. • Desire to teach upper school-aged children and ability to adapt to their developmental status. • Ability to design lessons that teach curriculum in an engaging manner, applying various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, demonstrations, and individual or collaborative projects and research. • Strong supervisory and leadership skills to manage and control the classroom. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to maintain professionalism and tact in high-stress situations. • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. • Creative analytical and problem-solving skills. • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. It's more than a Job. As a part of our community, you also need to: • Positively support the school’s policies and practices and work collaboratively in a professional organization. • Be truthful, positive, and purposeful when communicating with others. • Be able to use strong written and oral communication skills to transfer thoughts and express ideas. • Be flexible and adaptable in dealing with new, different, or changing requirements. • Maintain confidentiality and security of information. • Hold self and others accountable to accomplish results. • Be effective in handling multiple concurrent tasks. • Be familiar with Microsoft Office Suite, ability to learn and work with the school’s integrated data-based software package as needed. • Adhere to biblical standards in all areas of conduct. You must meet the following physical requirements. • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer or standing to teach. • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. • Must be able to traverse classroom and adjust one’s tone and height, by bending or leaning, in order to teach each child. To apply or view all jobs at The Bear Creek School go to https://www.tbcs.org/employment. Disclaimers The Bear Creek School is an equal opportunity employer. All employees of The Bear Creek School must agree to carry out their responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with The Bear Creek School’s Mission Statement, Statement of Faith, Employee Handbook, and conduct themselves in a manner consistent with Biblical standards. Offers of employment are contingent on the successful outcome a criminal background check. The above job posting is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Regular attendance and punctuality are essential functions of all jobs at The Bear Creek School. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who cannot perform the essential functions of the position, even with reasonable accommodations, or who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees and students.