Think Summer Teacher - Spanish

Summary

Think Summer @ Albuquerque Academy seeks a passionate and energetic Spanish teacher to instruct, lead, and support students at the primary and/or secondary levels. This is a seasonal position for the 2025 summer session, taking place June 9, 2025 – July 18, 2025. There will be additional dates required for training and orientation before the summer session begins.

We are looking for someone who is patient, engaging, and inspires a love of the Spanish language in all students, works well with colleagues, and enjoys thinking about the art of teaching Spanish. Diversity is a core value at Albuquerque Academy, and we seek candidates who demonstrate an abiding commitment to equity and belonging.

All teachers associated with the Albuquerque Academy approach their work in accordance with the values in the Academy’s mission and in a spirit of kindness, professionalism, generosity, and civility to all members of the community. All programming offered at Think Summer @ Albuquerque Academy focuses on the whole child. Teachers and administrators are expected to be engaging educators with strong teaching qualities and be able to function as adult mentors for students. Our community norms, listed below, underlie our school culture, and all community members are expected to commit themselves fully to them.

• Value and respect the diverse contributions of each person in the community.
• Assume positive intent and inquire if you are left with questions or concerns.
• Engage in face-to-face direct conversations; be clear, open, and honest in your conversations.
• Be present and participate.

Strong candidates are attracted to our mission and see themselves as engaged community members. They will need to create and implement relevant curricula and varied assessments for their assigned courses. The teacher’s daily activities include active classroom teaching and management, monitoring various methods of assessment, and mentoring assigned teaching assistants, if applicable. The teacher reports to the Think Summer Principal and the Director of Auxiliary Programs.

Teaching positions with Think Summer @ Albuquerque Academy require familiarity with Spanish language curricula and experience working with children and/or teaching experience is preferred. Think Summer @ Albuquerque Academy offers enrichment courses for both primary and secondary grade levels.

Albuquerque Academy seeks to maintain a diverse and energetic faculty. We encourage applications from groups traditionally underrepresented in independent school communities. The position is open until filled, and applicants are asked to submit a letter of interest and resume along with their online application. Please explain why this Think Summer position is the right fit for you and detail how you inspire a love of learning and passion for the Spanish language.

Essential Functions

• Design thoughtful lessons, activities, and assessments for assigned Spanish course(s). 
• Help students demonstrate their thinking clearly and systematically.
• Give timely feedback and/or grades on written work and assessments.
• Collaborate with parents and other teachers to offer individualized support for each student’s learning goals. 
• Communicate effectively with students and families about classwork, learning goals, and student progress.
• Foster and maintain a culture of mutual respect, equitable practice, and joy, in and out of the classroom. Demonstrate cultural competence and communicate and collaborate effectively across differences.
• Set high expectations for student learning, academic achievement, and character development.

Other Responsibilities

• Supervise assigned student teaching assistants, if necessary.
• Attend faculty training, open house, and Think Summer Family Night.
• Abide by safety policies and procedures for assigned camper age groups.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Education

• A high school diploma is required. 
• A bachelor’s degree in Spanish and/or related area(s) is preferred.
• Advanced studies in education or professional experience are preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Deep knowledge of the course content in the Spanish language and the ability to convey that knowledge to students clearly and coherently. 
• Demonstrable and effective classroom management skills.
• Ability to work well with people, especially adolescents.
• Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Capacity to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and public relations skills.
• Strong organizational skills and time-management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Experience

• Experience and expertise in assigned course curriculum is required. 
• Prior experience working with adolescents is strongly preferred.
• Prior classroom teaching experience is preferred.

Working Environment

• Generally, duties are performed indoors and outdoors in a classroom, office setting, open space, or athletic facility.
• Hours are generally from 7:50 a.m. to 3:40 p.m. Monday through Friday, with extensions for before and after school care programs. Partial days are available.
• Additional required events may take place outdoors and may extend into pre-school hours, the late afternoon/evening, or weekends.

Physical Demands

Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times. Must be able to traverse school facilities and lead students to safety in the event of an emergency. Involves long periods of standing/sitting.  Frequently involves carrying textbooks and classroom supplies, communicating/speaking, retrieving files and supplies, writing, using a computer, and reading for daily teaching and grading.

EEO/ADA Compliance

Albuquerque Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Academy will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.