Spanish Teacher

Position Overview

The Spanish Teacher is a full-time teacher and member of the World Language Department, reporting to the Instructional Leader. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a highly collaborative environment where value is placed on the skills and passions of the discipline within a larger context of school mission and integrative thinking.

Responsibilities

• Monitor progress of each student for mastery of course content, providing intervention or differentiation when necessary and appropriate, and consistent high quality feedback always.
• Ensure relevancy by connecting course content to other academic domains and authentically exploring the relationship between course content, the Milken Community School mission, and the Portrait of the Graduate.
• Utilize collaborative and individual learning opportunities that support student growth.
• Design lessons that are well-sequenced in terms of content and developmental appropriateness.
• Create a learning environment where students feel safe and welcome.
• Place a strong emphasis on learning and the important natural role mistakes play in learning.
• Demonstrate situational adaptability that balances the needs of social teens, the needs of the lesson, and teachable moments.
• Engage with students outside the classroom through office hours, Jewish experiential activities, and school-wide programming.
• Pursue ongoing professional development in the fields of education and Spanish study.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required, Master’s degree or higher preferred.
• Previous teaching experience required.

SALARY RANGE

$60,000 - $90,000

Benefits

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