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The individual shall have responsibility for providing highly engaging learning experiences in Spanish language classes. The individual will play a crucial role in providing students a strong foundation in language acquisition. Their responsibilities include delivering engaging lesson plans that cover various aspects of Spanish language instruction, such as acceptance of other ways of communication, pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, and writing. They will guide students in developing their speaking and listening skills, auditory and written comprehension, and appreciation for the world’s cultures and languages — all while fostering collaboration, teamwork, and belonging.

Guided by our mission, we encourage our diverse community of gifted students to engage in academic challenges, nurture their love of learning, and cultivate their humanity so they can serve, inspire, and create impact.

Spanish Teacher Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach a combination of Spanish language classes across the school at a the Kindergarten through Grade 5 levels.
• Establish and maintain standards of student control required to achieve effective participation in all activities in accordance with classroom management best practices and the School’s expectations.
• Demonstrate a knowledge of varied teaching strategies to differentiate learning, employing a hands-on approach to teaching and learning that engages all students.
• Maintain a presence in campus life by attending school events and activities when possible.
• Assume additional responsibilities (e.g. participating in lunch/recess/morning/study hall duties) in other areas of school life
• Collaborate with other teachers and staff

Essential Job Functions

• Must be able to exert a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Communicate effectively in English and Spanish.
• The ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks, and manage time effectively in order to meet deadlines.
• Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving instructions, assignments, and/or directions from superiors.
• Requires the ability to read a variety of correspondence, reports, handbooks, forms, lists, etc. Requires the ability to prepare correspondence, simple reports, forms, instructional materials, etc. using prescribed format(s).
• Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with emergency situations.
• Maintain a commitment to excellence and possess the ability to work independently and collaboratively with flexibility and enthusiasm
• Possess a strong work ethic, sense of humor, and a kind spirit.
• Have experience with elementary aged children.

.Reports to: Assistant Heads of School

FLSA Status: Exempt

Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this job.