What are the responsibilities and job description for the Upper School Spanish and French Teacher position at King School Incorporated?
King School is an independent day school in Stamford, CT, educating students in PreK through Grade 12. Students at King engage in an immersive and innovative curriculum that is anchored in an inquiry-based pedagogy that nurtures curiosity, intellectual growth, and character development.
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Job Title: Upper School Spanish and French Teacher
Division: Upper School
Reports to: Head of Upper School and Chair of the World Languages Department
Summary: King seeks a full-time Upper School Spanish and French Teacher. This teacher will assume duties and responsibilities, consistent with expectations for all Upper School teachers, which complement the primary teaching load of four sections and one activity.
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Teach four sections of Spanish or French including advanced-level courses.
- Serve as an advisor
- Responsibilities include advocating for the students, communicating with parents about advisees’ progress, guiding advisees through daily school life, sharing information, and leading discussions.
- Coordinate with the Director of Global Studies to plan and chaperone trip(s) abroad and to help with the school’s Spanish Exchange Program.
- Teacher Collaboration
- Attend regular department meetings with student support teams to discuss concerns and progress.
- Collaborate with the Director of Teaching and Learning, Upper School Dean of Students, and School Counselors when appropriate to ensure students are being fully supported and challenged.
- Communicate with parents/guardians about student and advisee progress as necessary.
- Participate in all required meetings.
Requirements:
- Bachelors required, advanced degree in Spanish preferred.
- Significant experience teaching the full range of language levels.
- Experience teaching introductory French is preferred
- Some experience living in a Spanish-speaking country.
- Proven ability to facilitate differentiated, student-centered best practices.
- Proven ability to encourage student discovery and autonomy of thought.
- Some experience with literary analysis.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to constructively collaborate with colleagues.
- Commitment to King’s Mission, Virtues, and Diversity Policy Statement.
Classifications:
Full Time, Exempt.
King goes beyond just stating that we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our goal is to intentionally hire a diverse pool of world-class staff and faculty to enrich the educational experience of students. King seeks candidates committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment where varied identities are valued and respected.
