Upper School Spanish Teacher

Glenelg Country School (GCS) is an independent day school serving students age 2 – grade 12. Our mission is to cultivate a diverse community of learners who discover, contribute, thrive, and excel. These principles serve as a foundation for all we do. The school seeks an Upper School Spanish Teacher for the  school year. The teaching assignment will include a range of Grades 9-12 Spanish classes in a department noted for its collaborative approach, focus on oral proficiency and commitment to global citizenship.

Upper School Spanish classes combine both on-level and honors students and include A.P. Language and A.P. Literature electives. The successful candidate will bring to GCS a love of working with adolescents, a skills-based approach to teaching and a passion for language. Strong candidates will be comfortable working with a wide range of learners, building a student-centered learning environment and integrating academic technology.

Experience with proficiency-based approaches and comprehensible input strategies will be advantageous. All Upper School teachers advise a group of eight to ten students for their entire Upper School career.

• Instruction in Spanish language, literature, and culture
• Implementation of teaching strategies, activities and approaches to learning
• Assessment and evaluation of student progress
• Supervision of student behavior
• Development of a sense of partnership with and among students
• Exercise of good judgement and maturity
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

A B.A. or B.S. is required. Experience working with middle school or high school students is a significant advantage.

• Ability to learn and teach others – recognizes the importance of learning and motivates others by own enthusiasm.
• Technology – proficient with Office
  365 and related Microsoft applications.
• Time Management – Manages many tasks and projects simultaneously while adhering to deadlines.
• Organizational – creates action plans to meet divisional goals and objectives. Conducts periodic reviews of progress and measures against goals.
• Written and oral communication – effectively communicates respectfully, effectively, and in adherence to community guidelines.
• Problem solving skills – considers a broad range of internal and external factors when solving problems. Grasps complexities and perceives relationships among different problems or issues.
• An appreciation of discovery, contribution, and excellence in an educational setting.
• Flexibility and patience.
• Effective teamwork, collaboration, and partnership.
• A commitment to the holistic development of adolescents.
• A sense of adventure.

The compensation range for this position is $55,000-$75,000. GCS offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurances, retirement plans, tuition benefits, and generous holidays and leave plans.