Spanish Teacher
Company: The Goddard School
Location: Bethesda
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description A Spanish Teacher at The Goddard
School® is responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe,
healthy ,and nurturing learning environment. Additionally a Spanish
Teacher is responsible to work together with classroom Teachers and
in conjunction with the entire faculty. Daily Responsibilities:
Meeting the individual needs of the children by interacting with
the children to support play, exploration, and learning.
Communicating appropriately and professionally with parents and
fellow staff. Creating a positive learning environment in their
classroom where children develop a lifelong love of learning
Presenting expectations that are appropriate to the child’s age and
developmental level Planning and implementing activities that
develop self-esteem and social skills Building teamwork Committing
to continuing education. Ensuring compliance with Goddard’s Quality
Assurance Standards This may be a Part Time Spanish Teacher Only
position, or a Full Time Spanish and Early Childhood teacher .
General Qualifications A Spanish Teacher must meet the
qualifications of his/her state and those set forth in the National
Standards for hiring (see www.bls.gov), including the following:
Ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing
aid Ability to see and read newsprint, with or without corrective
lenses Ability to speak and be understood under normal
circumstances Ability to lift and carry children and other items
weighing up to 50 pounds Ability to use arms, hands, legs, and
feet, with or without corrective devices; this includes the ability
to evacuate the building during emergencies Ability to handle
crisis situations, especially where children are involved Ability
to respond immediately to emergency situations Educational
Qualifications All candidates, who wish to be considered for the
position of Spanish Teacher must meet one or more of the following
criteria, in addition to any/all requirements that may be mandated
by their state and/or local licensing authorities: An Associate’s
degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary
Education, Child Development or a related field preferred. A
current CDA or Early Childhood Teaching Credential. Proof of
current and active enrollment in an accredited Associate’s or
Bachelor’s degree program in Early Childhood Education or a related
field. An Associate’s degree or higher in Spanish Language
Establish positive and effective family relations Communicate, in a
professional manner, with families and faculty Encourage families
to become an integral part of their children’s learning experiences
Ensure an effective program, responsive to children’s needs Assess
supplies and materials needed to implement activities Build
teamwork Develop lesson plan books and posted lesson plans Manage
classrooms according to GSI QA Standards Maintain professional
commitment Promote GSI philosophy and educational objectives
Support a code of ethical conduct Pursue professional
development/continuing education Attend faculty meetings,
in-service days, conferences and professional growth opportunities
FOREIGN DEGREES All foreign degrees MUST be converted to U.S.
credits. All foreign courses and/or credit hours must be converted
to U.S. standards. Related Degrees Include, But May Not Be Limited
To Elementary Education Home Economics Child Development Child Life
Psychology or Sociology with a minor in Education Special Education
Child Psychology Relevant Coursework Child Development Human Growth
and Development Educational Psychology Child Psychology Methods:
Age Birth to 8 years Children’s Literature Developmental Assessment
of Young Children Measurement and Evaluation Nutrition Health and
Safety Child Care Administration
Keywords: The Goddard School, Dale City , Spanish Teacher, Education / Teaching , Bethesda, Virginia
