What are the responsibilities and job description for the Spanish Teacher position at Woodward School?
The Woodward School for Girls has been educating and empowering young women in grades 6-12 since 1894. Centrally located in downtown Quincy, MA, just steps from the MBTA Red Line and Commuter Rail, Woodward welcomes students from over thirty-five communities throughout the South Shore and Greater Boston.
General Expectations:
Woodward School invites applications for a dynamic, full-time High School Spanish Educator beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year. We seek an experienced language instructor with proven expertise in Spanish language instruction and a passion for culturally responsive teaching. The successful candidate will demonstrate advanced proficiency in Spanish, innovative teaching methodologies, and the ability to inspire young women in their language learning journey.
Responsibilities:
1. Strong Spanish-English bilingual proficiency, collaborative teaching experience, and skill in dynamically adapting curriculum to address students' evolving educational needs.
2. Implement the program core values and mission.
3. Establish and implement behavioral norms and maintain consistent routines in the classroom and throughout the school building.
4. Provide differentiated classroom instruction through the implementation of curriculum content, methods and materials, guided by the MA Curriculum Frameworks and Common Core State Standards.
5. Formulate lesson plans, monthly projected plans, and curriculum plans as specified by Supervisor.
6. Be willing and prepared to be a practitioner of diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in pedagogy.
7. Showcase innovation in all classroom practices, both with and without a variety of technologies.
8. Review of all cumulative records of assigned students including IEPs, evaluations, progress notes, status reports, medical background, etc.
9. Maintain parent contact in cooperation with other school staff (i.e., phone log, e-mail, etc.).
10. Maintain collaborative communication with staff to ensure consistent educational delivery.
11. Attend assigned duties (i.e., lunch, morning duty, clubs, advisory, affinity groups, etc.).
12. Attend weekly staff meetings, in-service training, parent meetings, student-centered staff meetings.
13. Establish goals to continue professional growth and development.
14. Maintain a respectful, positive, pro-active professional attitude.
15. Develop an ongoing, problem solving relationship with the supervisor, seeking guidance as necessary. 16. Use a wide variety of assessments including individual, common and external assessments to inform and evaluate teaching and learning.
17. Compile progress and report card grades and/or individual student progress reports as required and within estimated timelines.
18. Communicate student progress regularly with parents and/or community when necessary. 19. Attend special school events, admissions open houses and info sessions.
Note: The above job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe the principal functions or responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either at present or in the future.
Benefits:
401(k), Dental insurance, Employee discount, Flexible schedule, Health insurance, Health savings account, Life insurance, Paid time off, Professional development assistance, Vision insurance
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Woodward is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of race, color, creed, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, including Massachusetts state law. We value diversity and are dedicated to fostering an environment that supports individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $51,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
- Private school
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $51,000