Updated January 2023

Open Position: Spanish Teacher-Long Term Substitute

Position Type: Full Time

Start Date: February 1, 2023

Estimated End Date: June 15, 2023

Equal Employment Opportunity:
Nativity Jesuit Academy is an equal opportunity employer.

About Nativity Jesuit Academy:
Nativity Jesuit Academy is a K4-8 coed Catholic, Jesuit, urban school serving young men and
women in Milwaukee, WI. We prepare our students, in partnership with their families, for
Christian leadership and service in high school, college and life.

Through a holistic education program, Nativity Jesuit strives to form leaders who are religious,
loving, seeking intellectual excellence, committed to justice and open to growth. Like Christ, who
came “not to be served, but to serve” (Mark 10:45), Nativity Jesuit transforms students to become
men and women for and with others.

Position Summary:
The 1st-8th Grade Spanish Teacher is responsible for instructing Spanish using standards from the
Archdiocese of Milwaukee, State of Wisconsin and American Council on Teaching Foreign
Languages. NJA leverages a blended learning platform to help reach all students. The Spanish
Teacher differentiates lessons in order to reach and challenge all students. The teacher is
successful by demonstrating objective-driven instruction, high expectations, accountability for
students, and rigorous student engagement. The Spanish teacher will also support a Middle
School homeroom. Working on a middle school team, the teacher communicates effectively with
colleagues and parents.



Position Responsibilities:

• Committed to the school’s mission as a Christian servant leader.
• Strong organization skills and preparedness to teach assigned classes.
• Work with colleagues to ensure daily instructional curriculum meets the state teaching

standards.

• Teach engaging and challenging units of study while providing rigorous assessments.
• Committed to all pedagogical and school culture responsibilities involved with

implementing blended learning.

• Attend all professional development meetings and enrichment opportunities.

• Ensure that all assessments are administered and graded in a timely manner; maintain

• Complete quarterly report cards and conduct parent conferences.
• Partner with families during the school day and in other school events to build a working

relationship with each family.

Position Qualifications/Characteristics:

• Appropriate DPI educator’s license obtained or in the process of obtaining/transferring

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree
  

How to Apply:

Send résumé and cover letter to Monique Deshotels, Assistant Principal, at
deshotelsm@nativityjesuit.org