Middle and High School Spanish Teacher at Georgia Accelerated Career Academy Inc – Atlanta, Georgia

The Academy for Innovation in Medicine (AIM) is an innovative public STEMM school opening July 2026 for students in 6 and 9 grade and growing to 6 through 12 grade over the next four years. Through a unique partnership with Grady Health System, AIM provides students with rigorous academic preparation grounded in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine, while offering authentic exposure to healthcare careers and real-world applications of learning. Through this partnership, AIM students engage in experiential learning opportunities that connect classroom instruction to clinical, research, and community-based medical environments.

The ability to speak Spanish is increasingly essential in the modern healthcare system. As the Spanish-speaking population continues to grow, healthcare professionals with bilingual skills are vital for ensuring accessible, equitable, and culturally competent care. Language barriers can lead to miscommunication, misdiagnoses, and inappropriate treatments, while communication in a patient's native language fosters trust, enhances satisfaction, and leads to more accurate health assessments and better overall outcomes. Spanish language skills, paired with cultural competence, are crucial for obtaining comprehensive medical histories, explaining treatment options, and securing informed consent, directly impacting the quality of patient care.

AIM teachers are responsible for delivering engaging, interdisciplinary instruction aligned to Georgia’s academic standards and grounded in real-world medical and scientific contexts. They play a vital role in cultivating a classroom culture that builds confidence, curiosity, resilience, collaboration, and self-advocacy. This position is ideal for a creative, flexible innovator who thrives on new challenges and wants to be part of a groundbreaking educational model. AIM is seeking an exceptional Spanish Teacher who will deliver high-quality Spanish language instruction and help students build linguistic and cultural competence that supports success in college, careers, and life—particularly in healthcare and STEMM pathways. Spanish language proficiency is increasingly essential in today’s workforce and is vital to ensuring accessible, equitable, and culturally competent communication in healthcare settings. The Spanish Teacher will inspire students to develop strong communication skills, cultural awareness, and confidence using Spanish in authentic contexts.

Key Responsibilities

Instructional Excellence & STEMM Integration

• Deliver rigorous, engaging, and standards-aligned Spanish language instruction for middle and high school students, developing proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in alignment with the Georgia Standards of Excellence and/or ACTFL proficiency guidelines.
• Integrate healthcare and clinical vocabulary, patient-provider communication, and culturally responsive language practices into instruction as appropriate, helping students develop Spanish language skills that support equitable access and effective communication in medical environments.
• Leverage AIM’s professional simulation labs and interdisciplinary STEMM programming to create authentic learning opportunities, such as role-play scenarios, bilingual medical dialogues, informational interviews, and community-based communication projects.

Student Development & Mentorship

• Build students’ critical thinking, interpersonal communication, collaboration, and academic confidence by engaging them in meaningful language tasks that reflect college and career expectations.
• Use data-driven instructional practices—including formal and informal language assessments, performance tasks, and proficiency benchmarks—to differentiate instruction, support multilingual learners, and ensure every student achieves strong growth and progression in Spanish proficiency.
• Collaborate with the student support team to address academic, social, and emotional needs.
• Design differentiated learning experiences that meet the needs of diverse learners, including English Learners, students with disabilities, and gifted students.
• Integrate technology and hands-on learning opportunities to enhance instruction and engagement.

Collaboration & School Culture

• Collaborate with school leadership and colleagues across content areas to integrate Spanish language learning into our interdisciplinary units that connect to health sciences, STEMM themes, and real-world applications.
• Contribute to building a positive, professional, and rigorous school culture that reflects AIM’s commitment to equity, excellence, student voice, and meaningful relationships.
• Actively engage in professional development aligned with the school’s improvement plan, goals, and charter performance targets. Participate in school events, family engagement nights, and community outreach activities.
• Maintain flexibility, adaptability, and composure in a dynamic learning environment.

Qualifications

• Required Bachelor’s degree.
• Valid Georgia teaching certification (or eligibility to obtain one) in Secondary (6-12) Education (preferred).
• A minimum of 2 years of successful teaching experience.
• Proven commitment to high academic standards and student success, particularly for students from diverse backgrounds.

Preferred

• Experience in project-based learning (PBL) or integrating interdisciplinary STEM/STEMM concepts.
• Experience teaching high quality, cohesive interdisciplinary units such as IB or EL Education.
• Experience with dual enrollment models or college-level curriculum preparation.
• A strong understanding of using data for student improvement.
• A desire to contribute to building a school model from the ground up.

Other Requirements

• Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Complete required background check and fingerprint clearance.
• Attend evening and weekend school events as needed.
• Participate in ongoing professional learning opportunities

Work Schedule & Compensation

• 40+ hours per week, full-time (1.0) position.
• Occasional evening and weekends required. Exempt, salaried employee.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Contributions to Teacher Retirement System.
• 194-day calendar.
• Stipend for new-staff onboarding days.
• Competitive Salary commensurate with experience.
• The unique opportunity to shape the first-of-its-kind healthcare-focused public school in Georgia, making a tangible impact on the state's healthcare workforce.

Working Conditions & Demands of the Job

Mental & Physical Ongoing Demands.

Maintain emotional control under stress.

Work with frequent interruptions/deadlines and prolonged or irregular hours.

Frequent walking, standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing.

Mental & Physical Occasional Demands

• Lifting and carrying 10-25 pounds frequently, 25-40 pounds occasionally.
• Travel to other locations as needed for training, supervision, or school events.
• May be required under specific circumstances to provide physical restraint of students to prevent harm to self or others, in accordance with training, school procedures, and legal and regulatory requirements.

Environmental Factors Ongoing:

• Frequent exposure to temperature extremes (hot and cold), humidity extremes, noise.
• Occasional: Exposure to biological hazards (communicable diseases, bacteria, insects, mold, fungi, etc.)