Grades 3-8 Spanish Teachers (2)

Old Trail School is a co-educational, nationally recognized, Toddler through Grade 8 independent
school located in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. The School offers a personal, nurturing, and
challenging program to students and families in a five-county region that emphasizes excellence in
academics, athletics, and the arts. As the only independent school in the United States inside of a
national park, Old Trail values its commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. OTS
students, faculty and staff live by the Core Values of Respect, Responsibility, Goodness, and Service.
Old Trail School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all employment decisions are made without
regard to religion, gender, race, color, national or ethnic origin, marital status, sexual
orientation, physical challenge, or veteran status. This policy extends to all aspects of recruiting,
hiring, promotion, training, compensation, and benefits.
If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy, please contact Sarah Johnston, Head of School,
at 330.666.1118 or mail to: Old Trail School, 2315 Ira Road, P.O. Box 827, Bath, Ohio 44210-0827.

POSITION: GRADE 3-8 SPANISH TEACHER(S)
START DATE: AUGUST 15, 2023
REPORTS TO: INTERMEDIATE/MIDDLE DIVISION DIRECTORS
CLASSIFICATION: FULL-TIME, EXEMPT; SALARIED WITH BENEFITS
COMPENSATION: COMPETITIVE WITH AREA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Old Trail School in Bath, Ohio is seeking full-time Spanish teachers for the 2023-24 school year and
beyond. The successful candidate will work primarily with students in our Middle/Intermediate School.
Responsibilities will include teaching students in certain grades of elementary (K-8) Spanish and sitting
on various faculty committees. The ideal candidate will maintain a positive and professional
atmosphere in the classroom, demonstrating an ability to inspire and engage students. The candidate
will exhibit strong leadership skills, creativity and flexibility and be able to promote the individual
success of each student, regardless of skill or level. It is the expectation that the candidate will create
and maintain current and detailed lesson plans, provide differentiated instruction in the classroom,
collaborate with peers, and be a role model for the School’s core values: Respect, Responsibility,
Goodness, and Service.
This position will assist the World Language department chair in planning and leading a program abroad
to a Spanish speaking country. Other duties may include coaching a sport, serving as an advisor,
chaperoning students on field trips, and proctoring study halls/supervising break and recess duties.
Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree with a major or minor in Spanish, Education or an associated
and appropriate field. Applicants should have 2-4 years of teaching experience, either in the classroom
or in non-traditional educational settings (camps, outdoor centers, etc.) Old Trail’s World Language
Department uses a comprehensible-input method of instruction. A candidate should be completely
fluent in Spanish, whether a native speaker of Spanish or not. Most importantly, applicants should have
a love of working with children, in a collaborative, upbeat, and positive environment.

All applications should include a cover letter and resume. Please Click Here to apply.

Job Type: Full-time