Upper School Spanish Teacher

Core Responsibilities

• Designing, planning, and implementing world language instruction for students in the Upper School (Grade 5 - Grade 8)
• Assessing, documenting, and communicating effectively with colleagues and families about student growth and development
• Partnering with leadership team, learning specialists, counselors, and teachers in support of the student learning experience
• Adapting existing curriculum to meet needs of current students and their schedule; curriculum/program development and experience creating interdisciplinary connections with grade level content preferred
• Collaborating with Grade Level Teams and the Upper School World Language Department to deliver consistent academic instruction.

Desired Qualities And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Education, Spanish, French or a related field preferred.
• Strong middle school teaching experience (Grade 5 - Grade 9)
• A passion for working with students in this age group and a record of outstanding teaching as well as thoughtful innovation moderated by a skillful and sensitive approach to change
• Experience with technology and its implementation in World Language classrooms
• High emotional intelligence and sensitivity to organizational dynamics; exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Desire to work in a dynamic independent school as a team player and devoting the time required to model excellence in job performance
• Commitment to intellectual curiosity, professional growth, collaboration, and Pike’s values of equity and belonging