Description
Position Title: Substitute Spanish Teacher for Leave of Absence (October 2026 – February 2026; Due to the nature of this position, dates are subject to change)
Department: Modern Language
Reports to: Modern Language Department Chair
Status: Exempt
Pay Scale: $42,000 – $48,000 and commensurate with experience
About Marymount:
As part of an international network of Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary (RSHM) schools, Marymount High School is an independent, Catholic all-girls school with the core purpose of educating and empowering young women to live lives of consequence as ethical leaders with a global perspective and an unshakable commitment to the common good.
Marymount seeks to hire an experienced Substitute Spanish Teacher who inspires a love of language and culture and is committed to creating an engaging, inclusive learning environment for high school students.
Position Overview:
The Teacher is a full-time teacher and member of the Modern Language Department, reporting to the Department Chair. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a highly collaborative environment where value is placed on the skills and passions of the instructor.
Responsibilities:
- Implement a challenging curriculum for students to master the four skills of language learning: listening, speaking, reading, and writing
- Implement project-based learning to focus on student-driven discovery and exploration of Latin American and Spanish culture, or other cultures as applicable for language
- Utilize differentiated instruction to meet student needs
- Incorporate the use of technology in the classroom to enhance student learning
- Establish an immersive language-learning classroom where students develop proficiency in the target language
- Compose varied assessments to measure student progress and to evaluate the effectiveness of lessons
- Maintain accurate grading, attendance, and academic records
- Offer collaborative and individual learning opportunities that support student growth
- Serve as grade-level advisor
- Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and school events
- Uphold school policies and expectations for student behavior and academic integrity
- Other duties as assigned
Great benefits we offer:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, including employer-paid premiums for HMO and DHMO plans (option to upgrade to PPO), as well as PPO vision for employees.
- Employee Assistance Program and mental health resources
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Cafe allowance – lunch is on us!
- Paid holidays
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Spanish, World Languages, Education, or a relevant field required; Master’s degree preferred
- Minimum three (3) years of previous teaching experience, preferably at the high school level
- Strong background and understanding of teaching the Spanish language
- Strong classroom management and communication skills
- Ability to engage and motivate adolescent learners
- Experience integrating technology into the classroom
Wage Range
The rate of pay offered to the selected candidate is based on internal pay policy and budget. New hires are commonly paid at the minimum of the wage range or within the lower part of the range. We consider a number of factors when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, training and other department needs.
Information/Application Contact
Marymount High School (Los Angeles)
10643 Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90077
hr@mhs-la.org