Middle School Spanish Teacher

Reports to: the Middle School Principal

Hours: Full time

Contract: 1 year, fixed-term contract (sabbatical cover)

Overall purpose

The Middle School Spanish Language and Cultures teacher will direct instruction for students in grades 5-8 (age 10-14). Classes aim to develop skills in the four areas of language study: listening, reading, speaking, and writing. Use of English is kept to a minimum. Chinese, French, and Spanish are the Middle School’s core languages.

Summary of duties:

• Teach four sections of Spanish and a daily advisory
• Prepare courses, coordinate and plan curriculum with other members of the department, and liaise with other departments as appropriate
• Monitor and evaluate students’ progress, prepare for parent conferences, complete report cards, etc.
• Exhibit knowledge of current trends, pedagogy, research, and topics of importance in world language education by applying it in the classroom and sharing it with teachers on a departmental and school-wide basis
• Utilize effective assessment methods, both summative and formative, to inform instruction
• Take responsibility for the safety and well-being of all students at all times
• Organize and participate in field trips to facilitate active learning
• Participate in regular, purposeful pedagogy meetings and professional development sessions
• Participate actively in the life of the School community
• Any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as requested by the Middle School Principal

Selection Criteria

Essential qualifications/experience:

• A bachelor’s degree in linguistics or languages
• Fluent Spanish speaker
• Demonstrable knowledge of the culture and literature of Spanish-speaking countries
• Experience teaching languages in a school setting, which will include substantive experience teaching Spanish
• Training and experience in cultural competency initiatives to support diversity, equity, and inclusion in the classroom, department, and workplace
• A proven commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of children
• Experience and commitment to collaborative working in a team-focused environment
• Experience with differentiating instruction to meet the learning needs of all students
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Significant recent professional development germane to the position
• Commitment to and facility with integration of technology in the service of student learning
• Willingness to contribute to school life and activities in additional ways through coaching, advising and special projects
• Ability to support and nurture the school-home partnership

Desirable qualifications/experience:

• Experience within a standards-based curriculum
• Teaching experience in an international/independent school environment