We are intentional about creating an exceptional environment where you can thrive, develop professionally and be part of a mission-focused community.
Flintridge Sacred Heart welcomes inquiries about employment whether or not we have a specific opening that suits your qualifications. We encourage you to email your resume to humanresources@fsha.org and include in the subject line the subject matter you are interested in teaching or include staff in the subject line if you are interested in a staff position.
Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy is a Catholic, Dominican, independent, college-preparatory, day and boarding high school whose mission is to educate young women for a life of faith, integrity and truth. We are seeking a full-time Spanish teacher. Successful candidates must have a strong background in Spanish language, teaching and culture. The teacher will use frequent and varied assessment methods to gauge student progress and provide feedback. The ideal candidate will be experienced in integrating technology into their teaching, and ready to consider emerging technologies to enhance learning and student engagement. We seek educators who are able and eager to collaborate with colleagues and students on interdisciplinary research projects and have experience with instructional technology and innovative teaching strategies. All faculty are involved in co-curricular programs and should share in a commitment to a holistic approach to educating our young women.
Flintridge Sacred Heart educators are members of an innovative learning environment where committed teachers develop intentionally designed curriculums. Faculty is engaged in a 1:1 MacBook program, curriculum/ programming redesign and mapping, and teacher-driven professional learning communities. Dedicated to teaching and learning in a supportive and collegial atmosphere, our faculty “shares out” on best practices, technological integration, and instructional strategies via blogs, small group learning sessions, and visits to each other’s classrooms.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Diversity is a vital element of Flintridge Sacred Heart’s mission to educate young women for a life of faith, integrity and truth. At Flintridge Sacred Heart, we seek to create and sustain a vibrant, inclusive community and we value and appreciate the uniqueness contained within each person so as to honor the diversity of God’s creation.
Essential Job Functions:
Teaching Spanish Levels 1 and 2.
Commitment to the mission of Flintridge Sacred Heart.
Ability to create an environment in the classroom and in all areas of co-curricular responsibility that nurtures the development of faith, integrity and truth.
Demonstrate a strong commitment to equitable and inclusive classroom practices.
Design and implement regular formative and summative assessments to measure student learning.
Must possess knowledge of best pedagogical practices in Spanish education.
Proficiency in curriculum planning, instruction, and assessment.
Experience with academic technology and/or an enthusiastic willingness to be trained to employ new tools.
Demonstrate skill in fostering a learner-centered classroom environment and challenge students to apply knowledge to real-life problems.
Be a reflective educator who models intellectual curiosity.
Actively participate in the school’s culture of inquiry and seek out opportunities for professional development to enhance content knowledge and pedagogical skill.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree Spanish, Master’s degree, a plus
2-4 years high school teaching experience teaching high school Spanish
Experience teaching multiple levels of Spanish in secondary school
Fluency in conversational Spanish
Ability or interest in teaching with Comprehensible Input, Acquisition-Driven curriculum or TPRS; Our language program uses Comprehensible Input pedagogy; Our teachers are expected to teach with CI and adhere to program curriculum
Knowledge of current trends in foreign language education
Ability to collaborate with department colleagues
Excellent classroom management, communication and organizational skills
Ability to convey a love of Spanish language and Hispanic cultures to students
Physical and Environmental Conditions:
Stands 50% or more of the workday
Sight, hearing and speech are essential for communication
Lifts up to 10 pounds without assistance
Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate all applicants without unlawful consideration of race, color, age, religion, gender, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Benefits
Friendly environment located on a beautiful hilltop-campus in La Cañada
Daily, complimentary lunch
Full-time employees are offered medical, dental and vision benefits (employee and school each pay a portion)
Full-time employees are offered a 403B plan after one year of employment, school contributes 5% of salary per quarter
Professional development opportunities
OUR DOMINICAN PILLARS
Rooted in our Dominican Pillars, Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy elevates the education of young women by cultivating positive relationships with one’s self, others and God.
PRAYER
STUDY
SERVICE
COMMUNITY
The beauty of these four pillars lies in how seamlessly they support and build upon one another. Prayer fuels our desire for truth, which we seek through study. That truth equips us to contribute meaningfully to our community, and it is through service that we give back to those around us, embodying the faith we nurture in prayer. None of these pillars stand alone—they are part of a holistic approach to living with faith, integrity, and truth. Engaging with all four leads to a life that is rich in both reflection and action, rooted in our Dominican spirit and focused on the common good.
Flintridge Sacred Heart is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage minorities, females, disabled and qualified veterans to apply. We evaluate all applicants without unlawful consideration of race, color, age, religion, gender, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
FLINTRIDGE SACRED HEART
440 St. Katherine Drive La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011 626-685-8300
Flintridge Sacred Heart, a Catholic, Dominican, independent, college-preparatory, day and boarding high school, educates young women for a life of faith, integrity, and truth.
Flintridge Sacred Heart admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, financial aid, and athletic and other school-administered programs.