HPUMC Day School Spanish Teacher (9Month) Job Description Highland Park United Methodist Church Day School is a great place to work with children! This position is responsible for guiding and caring for our young friends in our all-day, early childhood education program. Reports To: Head of School, Day School Ministerial Exemption: No FLSA Status: Non-exempt Campus: Mockingbird Working Hours: This is a part-time position work an anticipated up to 10 hours per week. Anticipated Schedule: Two days per week - 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Job Responsibilities and Duties: The Spanish Teacher works as part of our teaching team to develop lessons appropriate for preschool students with an emphasis on colors, numbers, animals, and basic Spanish vocabulary. • Plan, and implement the Spanish curriculum • Collaborate with the Curriculum Coordinator to align the scope and sequence with other curriculum programs • Communicate regularly with school administrators and other staff as appropriate Additional Requirements: • Experience working in an early childhood program required • CPR and First Aid Certifications (can be completed while employed) • Demonstrated skill in working with children, planning developmentally appropriate lessons, guiding children, interacting positively with children, parents and co-workers • Commitment to continuing professional education Education and Desired Skills: • High School Diploma is required • Early Childhood Education coursework or Child Development Associate (CDA) credential preferred Physical Demands: ☒ Sitting ☒ Standing ☒ Walking ☒ Climbing Stairs ☒ Fine Motor Skills ☒ Seeing ☒ Hearing ☒ Speaking ☒ Lifting/carrying up to 10-25 pounds Other Qualifications: Must be a committed Christian comfortable working in a United Methodist church environment. Our employees are called to lead a life that becomes the gospel, and we expect them to exhibit appropriate demeanor both on and off the job.