MS Spanish Teacher

Description

Battle Ground Academy is seeking a dynamic and innovative Foreign Language educator to join its Middle school faculty in 2025-2026. Founded in 1889, BGA is a K-12th grade college preparatory school located in Franklin, TN. Serving a diverse student population from the surrounding counties, the school embodies the core values of character, scholarship, and excellence in all facets of campus life.

The ideal candidate will have experience teaching middle or high school Spanish in an independent school setting, as well as prior knowledge of project-based learning and/or the design thinking process.  Additionally, an ideal candidate will be familiar with language acquisition theories, strategies and best practices in order to create meaningful and relevant instruction that focuses on all three modes of communication withan emphasis on proficiency. More importantly, he/she will be comfortable teaching in a student-centered learning environment and have familiarity with and understanding of the age-appropriate development of Middle Grade students. A Bachelor’s degree is required; advanced degrees are preferred.

Like all BGA faculty members, the successful candidate should expect to develop healthy and lasting relationships with students, inspire them to reach their full academic and personal potential, model the school’s core values on a daily basis, and contribute to the broader life of the school community. He/she will join the faculty at an exciting time and will be instrumental in the ongoing progress and growth of the division.

BGA is the oldest school in Franklin, a remarkable city located just 20 miles south of Nashville. It has been referred to as “a small-town gem” by the New York Times. The downtown is filled with locally owned shops, restaurants, and Main Street is home to iconic venues such as the Franklin Theater. A key site of the American Civil War, the City of Franklin features an abundance of historical sites and parks appealing to those who enjoy history and/or the outdoors. Quaint, friendly, and welcoming. Franklin is truly a wonderful place to call home.

Position Purpose

Scholarship

• Create syllabi for each course assigned
• Plan with other members of the department for sequential curricula, with each year’s course of study building upon the previous year’s work and building toward the following year’s work
• Plan, initiate, and guide the study of units of study in Spanish which involve speaking, listening, writing, and reading with the aim of building both linguistic proficiency in Spanish and cultural competency of the Spanish-speaking world.
• Create assessments (including comprehensive semester exams), evaluate those assessments, and promptly grade those assessments and each student’s other work (assignments, presentations, etc.)
• Keep current each student’s attendance and grades using an online management system

Creativity

• Foster thought, discussion, a consistent work ethic, Spanish skills, and a desire for learning and excellence
• Communicate regularly and constructively with peers, administrators, students, and parents
• Contribute to the total middle school program
• Contribute to the 5-12 World Language initiatives and the MS Humanities Department in its deliberations and collaborative efforts

Compassion

• Establishes a positive learning environment by maintaining standards of student behavior and rapport
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with grade-level teams to help students solve learning challenges
• Possesses comfort in an independent school setting

Professionalism

• Employees are held to the highest standards of professionalism, collegiality, and personal conduct
• Comply with conditions as stated in the employee handbook
• Fulfill other duties as assigned
• Be punctual and reliable in attendance
• Maintains professional excellence through in-service education activities and ongoing professional development
• Fulfills other duties as assigned (committee, advisory, homeroom, chaperone, supervision, Saturday School, etc.)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or graduate degree (preferred) in Spanish or Spanish Education
• Keen interest in guiding, nurturing, and inspiring adolescents
• Exemplary role model
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Effective time-manager
• Proficient in the use of computer applications as required
• To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently
• The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Teach five classes of 5-18 students each and work with students outside of class.
• Work in a dynamic environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts.
• Stand and work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time.
• Work primarily in a traditional climate-controlled classroom environment