Preschool and Elementary School Spanish Teacher

Mission

Hollywood Schoolhouse knows, values, and encourages fearless curiosity. Through a blended program of innovative academics and structured learning, our diverse community inspires students to be academically strong, artistically proud, physically active, and socially grounded.

Philosophy

Hollywood Schoolhouse is a community that nurtures, supports, and inspires students throughout their journey in primary education by balancing the best of progressive and traditional instruction. Our focus on academic excellence through a multifaceted curriculum creates students who thrive – with minds nourished, bodies solid, and voices strong.

We are a community of engaged students, passionate educators, bold leaders, and invested parents who celebrate diversity and the everyday accomplishments that mark each individual’s growth. We work in concert to instill the joy of learning by providing students a safe place to take risks. At Hollywood Schoolhouse, we measure success not only by our graduates’ confidence, poise, and academic strength, but by the truly exceptional citizens they become.

With Respect to Children and Classroom

Serves the best interest of the student first, in a manner that combines nurture and expectations, and that appreciates the unique life experiences of each child.

• Is familiar with the academic, social/emotional, and health history of each child. Confers with appropriate school personnel when issues of student concern arise.
• Helps students develop socially and emotionally, as responsible, respectful persons.
• Responds to student work in a timely manner, including returning papers, quizzes, and tests; meets grading and reporting deadlines.
• Is responsible for the learning process and the instruction of curriculum in accordance with the school’s mission and philosophy.
• Develops a classroom management plan that is aligned to the school mission.
• Maintains a clean and organized classroom.
• Actively supervises children in and outside of the classroom as required. This includes not using a cell phone during supervision unless in an emergency.
• Attends class trips, admissions events, and other school events as required. (These may include some evenings and/or weekend events.)

With Respect to Parents

Treats parents as partners in their child’s educational journey.

• Communicates regularly with parents, keeping them informed of their child’s progress and/or challenges.
• Communicates with parents via email,daily / weekly emails and/or class newsletter as expected per division; returns emails within 24 hours.
• Maintains professional relationship with parents at all times.

With Respect to the School, Colleagues, and Administration

Supports the fundamental direction and mission of the school.

• Abides by Staff Handbook.
• Fulfills additional duties as assigned by the administration.
• Prepares for and attends all scheduled divisional meetings and all school faculty meetings. Shows continued growth and enhancement of skills and knowledge through professional development.
• Be present in the life of the school. This includes attending all assigned faculty meetings and professional development days, and, as possible and practical, community events, games, and showcases.
• Work respectfully and collaboratively with colleagues. Give time and effort beyond the norm as may be occasionally required; be willing to help others whose immediate workloads may be too heavy for them to handle.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Education and a valid California Teaching Certificate in the area of Spanish (preferred)
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Spanish teacher (preferred)
• Possession of a valid internship, preliminary, or clear teaching credential
• Demonstrated success working with students
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Fingerprint Clearance
• Covid Vaccinations