Established in 1972, Mount Vernon School serves over 1,250 students in Preschool through Grade 12 on our 40-acre Atlanta campus. Grounded in Christian values, Mount Vernon prepares all students to be college-ready, globally competitive, and engaged citizen leaders. Mount Vernon School anchors the Mount Vernon Organization as a destination of inquiry, innovation, and impact. Through MVSO, the online division of our Upper School, and MV Ventures, our research and educational consultancy, our organization is living its mission to design a better world by providing unique and differentiated value for all community members now and into the future. 

The Team

The Lower School Team works collaboratively to teach foundational literacies and build hands-on inquiry/project-based experiences for students. Each grade-level team is led by a Head of Grade and works with a Learning Coach to meet the needs of each individual student. Leveraging tools and resources such as visible thinking routines, off-campus expeditions, mindfulness/SEL, internal/external experts, and a team of connectors (Maker, Performing Arts, Physical Educator, Science, Spanish, Visual Arts) the Lower School team is able to activate agency and imagination for our learners who are ready to make an impact today.

The Role

Mount Vernon is seeking a long-term Spanish substitute to inspire curiosity, cultural appreciation, and a love of language in elementary-aged students. This is a unique opportunity to shape global mindsets through creative, engaging instruction and help young learners develop as confident communicators.

Responsibilities

• Provide meaningful instruction in Grades 1-5 Spanish using a variety of teaching methods
• Collaborate with faculty across disciplines to facilitate interdisciplinary learning experiences
• Possess strong character, a team-oriented spirit, and a commitment to meeting the learning and social-emotional needs of students
• Maintaining digital records of student performance, progress, and goals using MV tools
• Actively participating in professional growth opportunities and meetings
• Meeting the needs of the division by helping with weekly coverage and duties
• Support the school community by assisting with daily operational duties such as carpool, lunch supervision, and other assigned responsibilities

Core Competencies

• Ability to cultivate respectful and affirming environments
• Culturally proficient & equity literate
• A track record of giving high-quality, Responsive Feedback
• Understanding of competency-based assessment/mastery approach to learning
• Knowledge of inquiry-based learning Pedagogies
• Proficiency in Google Suite & Mac/Apple OS
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Spanish, or a related field (preferred)
• Teaching Certificate (preferred)
• Classroom experience (preferred)

Start Date | February - May, 2025

This job description is intended to describe the basic elements of the job and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. This job description does not constitute a contract. It may be modified or amended at any time as determined in the School’s discretion.

The faculty and staff of Mount Vernon School believe the fair and equitable treatment of employees is critical to fulfilling its mission and purpose. It is the policy of Mount Vernon School to conduct business and provide equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.