Middle School Spanish Teacher at Calvary Christian School - Santa Ana Share on X      Print Application Deadline

8/13/2025 11:55 PM Pacific

Date Posted 10/14/2024 Contact Dave Seidman
Number of Openings 1 Salary Length of Work Year 10 months Employment Type Full Time Job Summary Job Summary

The Middle Spanish Teacher must be able to teach Spanish to 6th through 8th grade students, completing high school Spanish 1 from the 7th through 8th grade. Calvary students frequently enter Spanish 2 or Spanish 2 Honors as freshmen in high school. The teacher must also be able to teach Latin American culture as well. The teacher must be able to disciple students in the Christian faith, and train students in a biblical worldview. The Middle School Spanish Teacher is responsible for training students in the development, implementation, and assessment of the Calvary Christian School curriculum, and in support of the statement of faith of Calvary Church of Santa Ana. Qualifications (Personal and Professional) An intimate and growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Live a life above reproach (consistent with I Timothy 3:1-7). Strong relational skills including but not limited to: Being a team player Showing sensitivity with a heart of compassion Having a warm and friendly personality in all interactions Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills, computer proficiency and organizational ability. Demonstrates a teachable spirit, a self-starter mentality, and the ability to think creatively and solve problems. Recognizes, develops, and integrates God’s truth, goodness, and beauty into all of the curriculum. Must be able to understand, encourage, and disciple Middle School students. Measures growth in students and communicates needs for student improvement. Have appropriate educational (bachelor’s degree or greater and biblical knowledge) and professional work experience to fulfill the designated job responsibilities. Previous church involvement (i.e. teaching Sunday School, participating in short-term missions) is also encouraged. Conditions for Employment It is a privilege to serve the Lord in vocational ministry as a leader at Calvary Christian School.

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Job Description

Calvary Christian School Teachers

 

 

Calvary Christian School Teachers are responsible for the development, implementation, and assessment of the Calvary curriculum. We understand curriculum to mean “a path of learning,” rather than a published instructional method. Our method of curriculum design is based on core skills, dispositions, and content that we have determined are necessary to cultivate thoughtful, articulate, precise, winsome thinkers and communicators. A Calvary Teacher should not expect to be handed sets of packaged “curriculum” to teach through. A Calvary Teacher is working towards becoming a Master Teacher who is knowledgeable and able to direct students in the various subjects for his/her grade level, but will also understand how their teaching fits into the whole.

 

 

Calvary Christian School Teachers are expected to thoughtfully approach the core skills appropriate for their assigned grade level with an eye for the teacher’s part in the overall scope of the curriculum. For example, a kindergarten teacher will teach phonics explicitly, understanding that these foundational skills will be continued in 1st and on into the upper grades. The teaching of logical thinking skills can be left for later grades in which the developmental abilities of the child have advanced. A Calvary Teacher is comfortable with his/her place in the scope and sequence and does not fret about what outside sources say a child should know.

 

Qualities

Mature in Christian faith, understanding, and character Knowledgeable and passionate about his or her subject, level of student, and art of instruction and engagement Well established or growing in application of laws of teaching and management of classroom culture Gracious and truthful with parents—able to have hard conversations but do so with a love and compassion for others Collegial—seeks the best for every member of the Calvary team, including support staff, fellow teachers, and leaders and shares ideas openly and in an encouraging way Committed to the development of self

 

 

 

Skills

Able to communicate precisely and winsomely in both verbal and written forms Able to integrate subjects in a meaningful way Able to recognize, develop, and integrate truth, goodness and beauty into all                                  curriculum Able to measure growth in students and communicate need for improvement Able to problem-solve but willing to seek help

 

 

Job Responsibilities

 

            Curriculum Implementation and Design

 

Calvary Christian School is in a stage of re-establishing its presence as a school of excellence. As we define what we mean by excellence, we are making significant changes to our approach to curriculum. This means that Calvary Teachers must be prepared to engage in curriculum development and design, not simply curriculum delivery. A Calvary Teacher must be a reader and must be passionate about knowing his/her students, their developmental abilities and needs, and their particular learning styles. A Calvary Teacher must first possess a growth mindset and foster that same mindset in his/her students. The curriculum for Calvary Christian School is distinctly Christian, rooted in the seven liberal arts, and respectful of the developmental abilities of children. Our curriculum is rigorous in that it prepares students well to efficiently and effectively learn. This does not mean it is heavy in homework. By working with the grain of a child’s development, our students find joy in the learning process rather than dread. We seek to entice students to learn rather than prod or require.

 

Calvary Teachers should be familiar with the following books as they relate to curriculum. These books may be assigned to be read more than once in one’s tenure at Calvary.

The Seven Laws of Teacher, John Milton Gregory The Case for Classical Christian Education, Douglass Wilson The Well-trained Mind, Susan Wise Bauer and Jessie Wise Marva Collins’ Way, Marva Collins and Civia Tamarkin

 

Classroom Culture

 

A Calvary Teacher is responsible for the ecology of the classroom. This does not mean that he/she creates rules for students to obey, though rules are necessary. A Calvary

 

Teacher thoughtfully considers all aspects of the classroom culture, from the turning in of work to the way visitors are greeted when they enter the room. Calvary Christian School is a school that values a growth mindset. By this, we believe that all students are able to grow and that some messages of a performance orientation actually discourage growth for some. The teacher’s job is to cultivate a classroom culture in which students enjoy learning and are enthusiastic to participate in the learning process. Teaching has not occurred unless learning does, however, learning can take place in the absence of teaching. This is an important precept to keep in mind when developing classroom management standards—maximizing learning is the ultimate goal of classroom management.

 

To understand classroom culture, Calvary Teachers should be come familiarized with the concepts in the following books:

The First Days of School, Harry K. and Rosemary T. Wong Mindset, Carol Dweck Flow, Mihaly Czikszentmihalyi

 

Professional Standards

Begin classes on time and use time effectively  Maintain accurate records that reflect growth, effort, and performance  Support the school in general and our individual members  Keep a neat and orderly classroom that conveys learning, beauty, and organization  Be punctual for meetings, duties, and other obligations  Assist in the general supervision of students, care of the campus, and public relations for the school  Support other teachers in word and deed and support the direction of the leadership team  Enforce the rules, philosophy, and spirit of the school with love and truth  Continually seek growth of self as a person and a professional  Develop alternative modes of assessment in order to avoid boredom in students and to maximize engagement in learning for its own good  Openly share knowledge and talents with other teachers  Communicate winsomely and with compassion to parents  Dress professionally  Practice active and engaged supervision of students 

 

 

 

 

 

Public Relations

All Calvary Teachers are representatives of the school and are expected to promote the school publicly and privately. Any disagreement with the vision or leadership should be addressed privately yet openly. There is absolutely no room for institutional intrigue or gossip amongst the school staff. Calvary Teachers are the front line in regards to promoting a positive image. The operative word when it comes to parent relations is that we seek to “delight” our parents. This means that we work very hard to communicate our vision in a positive and attractive way.

 

Teacher Attendance

The best teacher in the classroom is always the one hired for the position. Substitutes are necessary for illness and personal business, but we should never assume that the same teaching takes place when the classroom teacher is absent. For this reason, we limit our days off to five in addition to a generous holiday schedule and traditional summer. Teachers are encouraged to manage days off so as not to exceed the allotted sick/personal days.

 

Other events outside the school day are requirements for teachers. These include the following:

Teacher Dedication Sunday—September, all teachers are dedicated by our pastoral staff for the work of Christian education for the year. Back-to-School Night—Held annually in September. All classroom teachers present about the curriculum, classroom culture, and expectations. Middle School teachers should provide a classroom syllabus. Light the Night—Calvary Christian School joins with Calvary Church to host a community outreach for Santa Ana. Students and teachers are encouraged to attend to help with booths. Parent/Teacher Conferences—Formal conference days are scheduled at the end of the first quarter. School is not in session at conference time, but teachers are required to hold regular school hours. Christmas Program—The Christmas program is an important community event that requires participation and attendance by all faculty. Teachers are expected to supervise their own classes during rehearsals and performance. Family Math, History, or Science Night—Though not offered every year, this night is usually in the spring and should be attended even if this is not the teacher’s subject area.

 

 

 

 

 

 

PTF Activities—PTF-sponsored activities include the Pancake Breakfast kickoff, Walk-a-thon, Great Americans Day, Staff Appreciation Week, Ice Cream Social and other community oriented activities. Teachers are expected to support our

PTF in the work of developing our Calvary community and raising funds for our school.

Annual CCS Gala—As a privately funded school, financial development efforts are necessary for school health. The annual Gala event is the main source of scholarship funding and other major school improvements. Faculty and staff are encouraged to participate through donations, recruitment, attendance, and overall support of this and other advancement events. Graduation—Though primarily the responsibility of the Middle School Faculty, all faculty members are required to attend as we all play a role in the development and nurture of our graduates. All faculty are included in the processional and some elementary faculty members will be included in the ceremony.

 

Requirements / Qualifications

Please mail, deliver, or email the following required documents to David Seidman at dseidman@ccschool.org. Applications will not be reviewed until submitted in entirety. Thank you. 1. Resume 2. Three current letters of recommendation 3. Completed application - https://calvarylife.org/school/join-our-staff/ Mail or deliver to: Calvary Christian School Attn: David Seidman 1010 Tustin Ave. Santa Ana, CA 92705

Requirements / Qualifications

Please mail, deliver, or email the following required documents to David Seidman at dseidman@ccschool.org. Applications will not be reviewed until submitted in entirety. Thank you. 1. Resume 2. Three current letters of recommendation 3. Completed application - https://calvarylife.org/school/join-our-staff/ Mail or deliver to: Calvary Christian School Attn: David Seidman 1010 Tustin Ave. Santa Ana, CA 92705

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