Middle School Spanish Teacher - Part-time

Position Purpose

This full‑time position requires the teacher to teach multiple sections of Middle School Spanish in an environment that values project‑based learning, collaboration, and differentiated instruction. The Spanish curriculum presents grammar, vocabulary, aural, oral, and written instruction and practice in ways that lead to language proficiency upon graduation. After completing Level I Spanish over the course of sixth, seventh, and eighth grades, students have the potential to place into sophomore‑ or junior‑level Spanish classes in high school.

• Guide the development of age‑appropriate written, spoken, and listening comprehension in Spanish through individual and group activities.
• Guide students through cultural explorations of countries in which Spanish is spoken.
• Cultivate culturally competent Spanish classrooms by establishing and maintaining a respectful and conscientious environment.
• Participate in continuous curriculum evaluation with grade‑level and vertical peers.
• Collaborate with vertical team members to ensure Spanish curriculum continuity between Lower and Middle School and as students progress through Middle School. The vertical team monitors and advances the quality of the overall program and the progress and success of students.
• Maintain curriculum documentation in accordance with Middle School division requirements.
• Understand and meet the developmental and academic needs of Middle School students of varying academic, social and emotional abilities. Differentiate instruction to meet individual student needs.
• Adapt instructional strategies to accommodate the needs of students with diagnosed learning differences according to the accommodations outlined on Student Support Plans.
• Provide feedback to students and parents using a variety of tools including progress and grade reports, in‑person and video conferences, phone calls, emails, and one‑on‑one meetings. The teacher is expected to write thoughtful, meaningful, and well‑articulated comments that reflect students’ progress and give specific direction for growth.
• Maintain daily lesson plans and effectively use the Student Information System, Learning Management System, and various other online tools. The teacher is expected to electronically record attendance, grade books, and reports.
• Attend and contribute to regular grade‑level, vertical, divisional, and all‑employee meetings.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned, such as lunch, recess, study hall, and/or carpool duty. Participate fully in the School community through club sponsorship, coaching, event attendance, or by other means.
• Adapt curriculum and instructional modalities as necessary based on whether learning is taking place on campus, at home, or in a hybrid/blended environment. Demonstrate technical proficiency and the ability to plan, organize, teach, and communicate in person, to a blended in‑person/online class, and in synchronous and asynchronous online environments.
• Assist with the planning of and participate in grade‑level day and overnight trips.

The Middle School Spanish teacher prepares students for the self‑advocacy, stamina, and rigor required in high school world language study by teaching the importance of regular practice. The teacher helps students continue to develop effective habits, skills, and attitudes in the completion of their academic work. The teacher must:

• Model the St. John’s Code of respect, responsibility, honesty, and care.
• Demonstrate clarity in verbal and written communication.
• Demonstrate strong listening skills.
• Embrace the School’s Episcopal identity, ethos, and commitment to respecting the dignity of each individual.

• Collaborate with colleagues on the development of curriculum and in the practice of instructional strategies.
• Leverage the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the Student Formation Team in support of students’ academic, social, and emotional needs.
• Pursue growth in relevant technology skills.
• Network with peers at other local and national independent and Episcopal schools.
• Demonstrate commitment to personal and professional growth, including the ability to meaningfully…