Website Marymount High School, Los Angeles

Confident Girls. Ethical Leaders. Global Advocates.

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

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

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

To apply for this job email your details to hr@mhs-la.org

Substitute Spanish Teacher for Leave of Absence (October 2026 – February 2026; Due to the nature of this position, dates are subject to change)
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