"Spanish Instructor"

Job Details

The South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) seeks an exceptional Spanish Instructor who can help advanced high school students in its residential program achieve a deeper understanding of Spanish language and culture.

Applicants should have a master's degree, Ph.D. preferred, in Spanish or a related field (including but not limited to comparative literature, linguistics or social sciences). Successful candidates must have native or near-native proficiency in Spanish and English, and at least two years of experience teaching at a college or advanced high school level. Familiarity with the ACTFL and World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages is desirable.

Courses at GSSM are taught at a level comparable to college courses and they are modeled on college­like schedules and environment. Successful applicants will be able to teach all Spanish language levels, including AP Spanish, and upper-level electives (literature, cultural or regional studies, heritage speakers' courses, etc.) GSSM encourages the introduction and development of new special topics courses, especially interdisciplinary, that connect with fields like science, technology or the arts. An ability to teach other languages/cultural traditions would be a plus. The typical course load is 4:4.

An understanding and enthusiasm for teaching motivated and talented high-school-aged students and ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to identify students' needs and develop engaging, practical and informative courses and extracurricular opportunities is a must. Committee meetings, student activity advising, and occasional evening/weekend commitments are a regular part of faculty responsibilities. A public-school teaching certificate is not required.

This is a full-time (10-month) teaching position, beginning Fall 2026, with benefits through the State of South Carolina. Salary is competitive and commensurate with credentials, experience, and unique capabilities.

About GSSM:

Located in Hartsville, SC, GSSM is a statewide, public tuition-free residential high school for 11th and 12th graders specializing in the advanced study of science, mathematics and engineering. Historically, GSSM has maintained a 10:1 student to faculty ratio. The majority of the faculty members have earned doctoral degrees in their field of specialty.

The mission of GSSM is to seek out and advance the state's most talented and motivated students, offering them a transforming education in science, mathematics and engineering that cultivates joy in learning and builds the confidence to engage as ethical leaders with the world's most significant issues.

GSSM is recognized as among the top public high schools in the nation for the quality of its advanced STEM, residential, virtual, outreach, research, and international programs. Our faculty come from all over the world and share a passion for their disciplines and a gift to inspire and lead their students to understanding and a joy for learning. We are looking for outstanding individuals who believe in the GSSM mission, commit themselves to the success of their students, enjoy learning new ways to teach and learn, and set an example for joyful curiosity, hard work, and collegiality. For more information, visit www.scgssm.org.

For informal inquiries please contact Dr. Roberto Robles at rrobles@governors.school.

Responsibilities of the Spanish Instructor:

• Develop course content and methodology to achieve demonstrable student achievement in the area of instruction. Develop a student evaluation system for course content and instructional methods.
• Set and maintain appropriate class and/or lab and instruction schedules. Explore, develop, and, when appropriate, implement innovative methodology for successful instruction.
• Work with the Department Chair and/or the Dean of Curriculum and instruction and/or VP for Academics in developing, setting, and sharing successful instructional methods.
• Work with students in and out of the classroom and counsel students to increase their understanding, comprehension, and effective demonstration of competency in the course(s). Set and maintain appropriate times for students to meet with the instructor to improve competency.
• Effectively monitor students' progress, identifying weaknesses and strengths and preparing a program to improve any deficiencies. Report achievements (grades) and academic problem areas in a timely manner as set by the Department Chair and/or the Dean of Curriculum and instruction and/or VP for Academics.
• Support school activities as a residential learning community by following school guidelines and procedures for all activities.
• Work with the Department Chair and/or the Dean of Curriculum and instruction and/or VP for Academics in completing GSSM's employee evaluation und faculty growth procedures. As appropriate, support the school's mission as a full-time residential learning community and provider of outreach programs to improve education.
• All other duties assigned by the Department Chair and/or the Dean of Curriculum and instruction and/or the VP for Academics.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• A master's degree is required
• Demonstrated successful teaching experience.
• Excellent communication and motivation skills for high academic results with the target student population.
• Classroom and student management skills (computer entry, grading, etc.)

Additional Requirements:

• Some weekend and evening work is required.

Please note that some areas of the Agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.

Preferred Qualifications

• A PhD in subject area.
• Experience with advanced/gifted high school aged students.
• Demonstrated experience in in-person, virtual, or hybrid modalities.

Additional Comments

The SC Governor's School for Science and Mathematics is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

All applicants must submit a resume and cover letter. This position is not available for sponsorship.