Interim Lower School Spanish Teacher

Description

We are seeking a Lower School Spanish Teacher for our Hoboken & Jersey City campuses for the 2024-2025 academic year. This is an 8-month, full-time interim assignment starting in December 2024 and ending June 2025. Standard work hours and time off as per the Faculty/Staff Handbook.

Reports to: Campus principals      

The Candidate

You have a successful track record of teaching Spanish as a World Language to elementary students. We are looking for candidates who bring creativity, excellent relationship skills and a collaborative approach to their craft. The Spanish teacher will also exhibit a passion for fostering a strong culture of student engagement in learning, in close alignment with our mission. Our faculty models a spirit of collaboration and inquiry to “foster curiosity, compassion and confidence in students who think deeply, act ethically and lead by example.” Candidates will be culturally competent with effective organizational and classroom management skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills are necessary in order to develop interpersonal relationships with faculty, families, and students. 

You are an energetic, self-starting professional with a positive attitude. You work collaboratively, creatively and flexibly with others in a small community and can instill confidence in the program with parents and caregivers. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Teach Spanish language and associated cultures to designated grade levels (2nd through 5th grade)
• Understand and implement teaching and learning practices based on visual aids, inquiry, exploratory approaches, conversational opportunities, storytelling, and creative expression
• Write progress reports twice per school year and attend teacher/parent/guardian conferences as needed
• Integrate technology (Mac-based, Google Suite and use of Smart Panels and Chromebooks)
• Cultivate and maintain a safe and inclusive classroom culture that values various perspectives
• Continue to develop and modify curriculum and look for opportunities to integrate curriculum with other disciplines
• Has knowledge and implements a range of assessment practices including projects and conversational exercises
• Develop students’ cultural competencies and help them find connections to the world 
• Communicate with colleagues and families around student issues and needs 
• Interact effectively and sensitively with a diverse population of students, faculty and parent/caregiver body

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Fluent speaker of Spanish
• Have a passion for and love of teaching young children
• Relevant classroom experience with similar age group
• Demonstrate flexibility and resourcefulness and be motivated  to grow and to collaborate with others
• Proficiency with the use of technology (Mac-based, Google Suite and use of Smartpanels and Chromebooks)
• Interact effectively and sensitively with a diverse population of students, faculty and parent body

Requirements

•  Arrival by 8:15am
• Attend a selection of weekly faculty meetings, Back to School Night, and formal Parent-Teacher Conferences (in fall and spring)
• Attend start of year and closing faculty meetings 
• Attend grade-related field trips (including overnight trips if applicable) and certain evening events

Terms of Employment

•  8-Month immediate contract. Candidate will be considered for the 10-month permanent position for the 2025-26 academic year.
• Standard work hours and time off as per the Faculty/Staff Handbook