Job Title: Spanish High School Teacher

Reports to: Principal

Job Type: Full-Time | Exempt | 10-Month Employee

Job Summary

Rise Academy, a mission-driven, private high school committed to academic excellence and character development, is seeking a passionate and skilled Spanish High School Teacher. The ideal candidate will engage students in learning the Spanish language and Hispanic cultures through dynamic instruction, authentic materials, and meaningful experiences. This teacher will foster a respectful and inclusive classroom, inspire a love of language learning, and contribute positively to the school community.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement engaging, standards-based Spanish I, II, and possibly III or IV lesson plans for grades 9–12.
• Foster listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Spanish using immersive and communicative strategies.
• Incorporate cultural knowledge to deepen students’ global understanding and appreciation for the Spanish-speaking world.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse student learning styles and needs.
• Assess and monitor student progress regularly and communicate effectively with students, families, and school staff.
• Integrate technology and real-world experiences into classroom instruction.
• Maintain a structured, respectful, and positive classroom environment that supports student growth.
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and school-wide events.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support interdisciplinary projects and school culture.
• Uphold and model the values of Rise Academy: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, Professionalism, and Mission-Driven Results.

Qualifications

Required: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Spanish, Education, or a related field
• Proficiency in Spanish (near-native fluency)
• Prior experience teaching high school students
• Strong classroom management and interpersonal communication skills
• Alignment with the mission and values of Rise Academy

Preferred:

• Teaching license or certification in Spanish (or eligibility to obtain)
• Experience in a private, charter, or mission-based school

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Passion for language instruction and student success
• Knowledge of second-language acquisition pedagogy
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and families
• Strong planning, organizational, and data analysis skills
• Growth mindset and commitment to continuous improvement
• Team-oriented with a spirit of collaboration and accountability

About Rise Richmond

Since 2003, we’ve partnered with students and families in Richmond’s East End to create access to educational opportunities. Formerly Church Hill Activities & Tutoring (CHAT), we began with a mission to provide learning environments that cultivate students’ God-given potential. That vision has grown into Rise Academy, a thriving fully accredited high school for students in grades 9–12. Rise Academy is dedicated to fostering authentic educational experiences that expand students' horizons. We believe every student deserves access to a robust academic environment that prepares them for their next steps in life. By partnering with families, we care holistically for each student, nurturing their academic and social-emotional growth within our small school environment. Through our after school program, we ensure the community’s youngest learners–no matter the school they attend–have safe, creative, and enriching out-of-school adventures. We’re blessed to cultivate the God-given potential of students in Richmond’s East End through learning opportunities that equip them to flourish.

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