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Middle School Spanish Teacher (Leave Coverage; Jan – June 2025)
Staff / Full-Time
Milton Academy, Milton, MA
Summary of Position:
Milton Academy seeks a Spanish language and culture educator to teach Grades 7 and 8 students in our Middle School. In addition to outstanding teaching ability, we seek an inquisitive, self-directed, and team-oriented teacher.
This opportunity is to provide coverage for an extended leave, to begin January 2025 through June 2025.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Teaching and Curriculum
- Deeply committed to teaching 7th and 8th grade students and possesses strong applied knowledge of Middle School educational pedagogy.
- Native or near-native fluency in Spanish is required.
- At least two years of experience teaching the Spanish language at the Middle School level and knowledge of the world’s Spanish-speaking cultures are preferred.
- Participate in the life of the school outside the classroom, faculty meetings, lunch and recess duties, and advising student activities.
- Create a student-centered learning atmosphere that fosters a positive classroom environment that encourages student participation and discussion.
- Adapt teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Stay informed about the latest developments in world language education, trends, and innovations, and incorporate these into the program.
- Learn about diversity, equity, and inclusion in education; incorporate related principles when designing curriculum, teaching, and engaging with students.
- Collaborate with Middle School colleagues to develop inter-departmental and cross-disciplinary projects and initiatives, including potentially collaborating with the world language teachers in the Lower and Upper School divisions on curriculum and instruction.
- Actively support students, providing mentorship and academic guidance.
- Assess and evaluate student performance through assignments, projects, and observations.
- Communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues regarding academic progress.
Milton Academy
Milton, MA
Elementary, Middle School, High School
Day, Boarding
All Gender