What are the responsibilities and job description for the Spanish Language Teacher position at Dartmouth College?
Position Purpose
The Spanish Language Teacher is a Dartmouth College employee, directly supported and mentored by Dartmouth’s Rassias Center and immersed at New England Innovation Academy (NEIA) with school roles and teaching responsibilities at NEIA. The Spanish Teacher will teach in the language programs for middle and high school (day and boarding) students enrolled at New England Innovation Academy (NEIA).
This Regular position with end date is located at the New England Innovation Academy in Marlborough, Massachusetts.
Full-time residency at NEIA as a “dorm parent” is an option for the appropriate candidate, in which case housing would be provided in a NEIA residence hall and meals would be provided when students are on campus.
Description
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Fluency in Spanish
- Committed to understanding and working within the philosophy of NEIA, Dartmouth College, and the Rassias Center.
- Familiarity with and/or desire to be trained in the Rassias Method® of language instruction.
- Experience mentoring/teaching middle or high school age youth (e.g. camp counseling, trip leading, tutoring, volunteering).
- Ability and desire to work in an entrepreneurial academic environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work with professionalism, discretion, sound judgment, equity, honesty, and personal accountability at all times. Ability to efficiently and effectively manage the time of self and others.
- In the event that the candidate assumes residential life responsibilities, willingness and ability to live in a dorm on the same floor with students and to serve as a dorm parent performing associated duties is required.
- Proficiency or ability to develop proficiency in educational technology.
- Demonstrated ability to create a welcoming and supportive community for a diverse student body.
Preferred Qualifications
- Direct experience with the Rassias Method as a student or instructor (teaching assistant).
- Special talent(s) that will benefit the NEIA community.
- Eligibility to work in the United States required.
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Helene Rassias-Miles, Executive Director, Rassias Center
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.
Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Special Instructions to Applicants
This position is a term position for the duration of the school year.
All Dartmouth College employees, whether working on-site or remotely, are required to be up to date with vaccination against COVID-19 (or to have received an approved exemption from vaccination through the Office of Institutional Diversity and Equity). Please visit https://dartgo.org/vaxpolicy for details. Compliance with this requirement is a condition of employment. Failure to meet this condition of employment within the first 30 days may result in Dartmouth in its sole discretion ending employment.
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
All Dartmouth College employees, whether working on-site or remotely, are required to be up to date with vaccination against COVID-19 (or to have received an approved exemption from vaccination through the Office of Institutional Diversity and Equity). Please visit https://dartgo.org/vaxpolicy for details. Compliance with this requirement is a condition of employment. Failure to meet this condition of employment within the first 30 days may result in Dartmouth in its sole discretion ending employment.
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Additional Instructions
More information about Dartmouth’s Rassias Center for World Languages and Cultures: https://rassias.dartmouth.edu/
More information about the New England Innovation Academy:
https://neiacademy.org/
More information about the Rassias-NEIA Collaboration:
https://neiacademy.org/neia-partners-with-dartmouth-colleges-rassias-center-for-world-languages-and-cultures/
Key Accountabilities
Description
Lesson Planning & Mentoring – Under the direction of the HI and a Lead Teacher, develops proficiency in Rassias teaching techniques and incorporates them into lesson plans; communicates drill materials to Assistant Teachers; participates in Rassias Method training before classes begin and throughout the academic year; assures proper delivery of Rassias Method and adheres to Intellectual Property Agreement.
Percentage Of Time
25
Description
Teaching Responsibilities - Teaches two to three sections of language classes to students enrolled at the NEIA. Observes other NEIA staff in the classroom as a learning experience and is observed and mentored by HI, Lead Teacher, and peers.
Percentage Of Time
40
Description
Institutional Collaboration with NEIA – Works collaboratively and creatively with colleagues in various curricular areas and divisions, investing in the life of the school by participating in the advisory program, social and emotional learning, weekly department meetings, and multidisciplinary team meetings, anti-bias training, residential life, and in support of the student experience. Attends NEIA staff orientation and ongoing in-service workshops.
Percentage Of Time
10
Description
Student Advising – Performs associated duties including leading afternoon activities each season, chaperoning school events, and supporting an advisory group.
If applicable, serves as a dorm parent.
Percentage Of Time
10
Description
Other Duties as assigned by NEIA in accordance with candidate talents
Percentage Of Time
10
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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Salary : $36,000 - $45,600
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