Lower School Spanish Teacher

The Lower School Spanish Teacher provides a positive, caring, and engaging learning environment that supports the development of students' Spanish language skills and cultural awareness. The teacher promotes language acquisition through age-appropriate learning experiences and encourages students to develop confidence in communicating in Spanish.

The Lower School Spanish Teacher also promotes the development of attitudes and dispositions reflected in GIA's learner profile and supports students' learning across all developmental areas.

As a positive role model, the teacher demonstrates high moral, ethical, and professional standards, works toward achieving the school's mission and goals, and upholds the policies and procedures of Georgetown International Academy.

The teacher communicates professionally with all GIA stakeholders and maintains positive and collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, students, families, and administration.

A. The teacher will provide a comprehensive, standards-based Spanish language education program that promotes the development of students' language and communication skills in a safe, engaging, and supportive learning environment. The teacher will assess and report on student learning using standards-based assessment practices appropriate to the students' age and developmental levels.

B. The teacher will assist students in developing skills for goal setting, self-assessment of learning objectives, portfolio development, and student-led conference preparation.

C. The teacher will develop learning groups and pairings to create beneficial learning situations that promote cooperation and collaboration.

D. The teacher will ensure that a safe and supportive learning environment is maintained.

E. The teacher will support the After School Activities program.

F. The teacher will participate enthusiastically in and collaborate on the planning of special events throughout the school year.