Vermont Commons School is a 6-12th grade independent school in South Burlington, VT focused on Scholarship, Community and Global Responsibility. Students emerge from their time at Vermont Commons School intrinsically motivated to seek out their role for improving the world, with the skills and competencies to do so. We are seeking a full-time Spanish instructor with teaching responsibilities across the middle and high school grades. The ideal candidate will:-Have professional experience teaching middle and high school students-Be accomplished in the area of Spanish with a passion for sharing their interest-Have knowledge of Comprehensible Input and Acquisition Driven Instruction -Design and plan engaging curricula, drawing on current educational trends-Quickly establish productive and meaningful working relationships with middle- and high-school students, rooted in knowledge and curiosity about what each group of adolescent students needs -Teach and assess students in diversified ways that use a variety of styles-Communicate clearly and effectively with parents.Secondary responsibilities of Vermont Commons Faculty include the following :-Participating and co-leading week-long off-campus experiential education programs and/or trips three times a year-Serving as an advisor to grade-level and mixed-grade groups-Attending department and faculty meetings, as well as professional development days-Sponsoring clubs and other activities-Proctoring study halls, lunch, PE and/or recesses-Other duties customary to the vocation of teaching.Compensation and Benefits include:-The school uses a published pay scale for teaching and administrative Faculty based upon years of full-time professional teaching experience and educational degree attained, with a range of approximately $40,000-80,000 annual salary.-Competitive healthcare plan for individual or family-5% match of 403(b) retirement plan -Short and long term disability insurance fully provided-Funded professional development-Generous paid time off-Dental and Vision insurance available at employee cost-Sabbatical Program available after ten years -Tuition remission benefitThis is a full-time, exempt, academic-year, salaried position requiring the time commitment necessary to complete job requirements satisfactorily. Hours are primarily Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and frequent weekend and evening work may be required during peak periods. The position begins August 22, 2024 and the application period will remain open until filled. Interested applicants should email a brief cover letter and resume/C.V. to employment@vermontcommons.org.Vermont Commons highly encourages applicants who identify as Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and/or across the gender and sexual diversity spectrum. Vermont Commons School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to making a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender and sexual diversity, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. https://vermontcommons.org/https://vermontcommons.org/employment-opportunities/