What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School Spanish Teacher position at Charlotte Latin School?
Job Details
Job Location
Charlotte Campus - Charlotte, NC
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
4 Year Degree
Job Shift
Job Category
Education
Description
Charlotte Latin School has an exciting opportunity for a Middle School Spanish teacher to begin in the 2025-2026 academic year. The Middle School Spanish Teacher is an integral part of the Middle School faculty. This position may teach a variety of Spanish courses across all Middle School grades and levels. This position is ideal for motivated teachers with a knowledge of ACTFL and a particular passion for teaching middle school students. Additional responsibilities may include sponsoring extra-curricular activities, advising, and / or coaching.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
Teach four sections of Middle School Spanish
Serve as a Middle School advisor to 10-12 Middle School students
Work collaboratively and effectively with peers in support of student achievement and curriculum development
Perform other related duties, such as club advisor, recess supervisor, carpool, etc., as required and assigned by the Head of Middle School
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Qualifications
Education and Experience :
A Bachelor's degree in a World Language is preferred.
Experience teaching French in addition to Spanish is desirable.
An understanding of ACTFL proficiency standards and how they apply to language acquisition.
Experience teaching with Comprehensible Input and / or Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling (TPRS) is beneficial.
Previous experience teaching middle school-aged children is highly preferred, as is experience in an independent school setting.
Skills :
Inspire students to communicate confidently in Spanish through all three modes : interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational, with a focus on the real-world value of using Spanish in daily life.
Cultivate a love for the Spanish language and its rich cultures, fostering curiosity and excitement in every lesson.
Integrate technology creatively into the classroom to enhance learning and assess student progress; Possess a strong proficiency in Google Workspace.
Exhibit a love of working with children in this age group.
Demonstrate strong classroom management skills, while upholding a commitment to safety and civility.
Maintain excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Collaborate closely with colleagues, displaying flexibility and a willingness to share classroom resources and space.
Partner with Department Head on curriculum design work.
Build meaningful relationships with students, colleagues, and families, contributing to a supportive and thriving learning community.
Actively engage in the life of the school community, participating in extracurricular activities and school events.
Adhere to the highest level of professionalism.
Maintain a philosophical alignment with our core values and curriculum and instruction, which can be found on our website : www.charlottelatin.org, including a commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Working Conditions and Environment
Intermittently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 25 pounds.
Continuously see, sit, balance, grasp, and have repetitive use of arms, wrists, hands, and fingers; and some fine finger dexterity.
Frequently talk and hear.
Intermittently stand, stoop, bend, twist, crouch, kneel, crawl, walk, climb stairs, step stools and ladders, operate foot and hand controls, squeeze, and reach above shoulders.
Exposure to dust, chemicals, fumes, flammables, grease, dirt, stacked materials, electrical equipment, machinery, low to medium noise levels, and moderate indoor heat and cold temperatures.
Long or odd hours, as needed.
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