Lower and Middle School Spanish Teacher

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JOB SUMMARY:

The Middle and Lower School Spanish teacher at OES teaches inquiry-based Spanish classes to students in grades five and six. The teacher possesses a knowledge of current best practices to effectively teach Spanish language and culture to English speaking students. This teacher collaborates with World Languages and divisional colleagues to design and implement curriculum, create learner-centered activities, and articulate a scope and sequence for Spanish education at OES.

In addition to the qualifications detailed below, the successful teacher will promote the School’s commitment to attracting and retaining a highly talented and diverse faculty, possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to support the School’s educational mission. As professional educators in a dynamic living and learning environment, faculty are required to model professional behavior and observe appropriate adult-student boundaries to support a safe and supportive community for teaching and learning. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated gift for engaging a diverse student body and strengthening the inclusive community of OES.

In addition to teaching or administrative responsibilities, faculty participate in a variety of activities typical to the independent school environment, including advising, committee work, support of experiential education, and other duties as assigned. In addition to strength in their teaching discipline/area, faculty candidates who bring an interest in coaching are encouraged to apply for these additional opportunities for student engagement and are strongly considered.