Lower School Spanish Teacher

The School: Founded in 1911, Columbus Academy is a coeducational college preparatory day school of over 1,100 students age 3 through grade 12 located on a 231-acre campus in Gahanna, Ohio.  Student programs are organized into three divisions: Lower School (Age 3-Grade 5), Middle School (Grades 6-8) and Upper School (Grades 9-12).  The school offers a vigorous academic program as part of its mission to educate the whole child – mind, body and character.  Columbus Academy faculty and staff members are expected to be continuous learners in their fields, to engage in caring and cooperative partnerships with colleagues and parents, to have a demonstrated commitment to the values of equity and inclusion, and to help each student reach his or her full potential.

The Position: Columbus Academy seeks a full-time Lower School Spanish Teacher with responsibilities to begin in August 2026.

Qualifications (preferred candidates will possess the following qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in elementary education with focus in Spanish
• 3+ years experience as a lead elementary school teacher or elementary Spanish teacher
• Knowledge of varied pedagogy and trends in Spanish language instruction and curriculum design at the elementary level
• Fluency in Spanish with high competency levels in conversation and pronunciation
• Strong knowledge of the cultures and traditions of the Spanish-speaking world
• Ability to teach Spanish using differentiated methods of instruction that are appropriate for elementary learners
• Professional orientation towards collaboration and innovation

• A reflective practitioner, committed to a continuous process of self-improvement and lifelong learning

• Enthusiasm, a positive sense of humor, self-confidence, and effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to engage, motivate and develop student learning

Position Expectations (the individual selected to this position will be expected to carry out the following responsibilities):

• Manage the essential classroom activities of approximately 18 students
• Collaborate with colleagues, particularly team members, on curriculum design and development
• Provide periodic updates to parents related to student progress, via both written reports and in-person conferences
• Make use of technological resources necessary for curriculum integration and institutional communication
• Hold students accountable for the school’s standards of behavior
• Work with others in the school community to support each student’s emotional well-being

Physical Conditions (candidates must be able to manage the following conditions):

• Classroom environment
• Mobility around school buildings and on different floors (handicap accessible)
• Periodic need to move light furniture, hang visuals in classroom, carry objects (no more than 40 pounds), etc.
• A non-smoking environment

Legal Requirements: All Columbus Academy employees must pass required criminal records checks.  Where appropriate, individuals will also be required to provide proof of academic credentials.

Columbus Academy believes strongly in the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion.  We seek to identify and hire a greater number of faculty of color to serve as role models for all students.  We strive to foster a diverse campus community, which recognizes the value of all persons regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability or socioeconomic background.