Spanish Faculty

Description

Western Reserve Academy, one of the nation’s premier boarding schools, invites experienced, dynamic, and collaborative educators who are passionate about teaching Spanish. Candidates should have the ability to inspire students and colleagues and the willingness to participate fully in all that is associated with a vibrant boarding school community.

WRA strives to find the right balance of duties and responsibilities for each faculty member. Typical expectations include:

• Teach multiple Spanish courses, levels to be determined by individual strengths and the needs of the department.
• Participate in the student life program, including dormitory duty.
• Outside of the classroom, teachers will supervise co-curricular activities (e.g. varsity or sub-varsity teams, community service activities, clubs, publications, etc.).
• Serve as an academic advisor for a small group of students.
• Attend school and faculty gatherings.
• Serve on appropriate task forces.

The ideal candidate possesses most or all of the following qualifications:

• Minimum of five years of experience teaching High School Spanish.
• Master’s degree in Spanish or a closely related field.
• Academic preparation to teach all levels of Spanish.
• Enthusiasm to engage and lead teen learners in and out of the classroom.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well with a team and independently.
• Willingness and desire to travel with students internationally.
• High degree of cultural competence and demonstrated experience working with culturally diverse populations.
• Willingness to develop connections and collaborate with other WRA academic departments, university language departments and/or industry leaders.
• Motivation to seek and provide cultural activities in and out of the classroom.
• Proficiency in using technology to enhance learning in the classroom.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development in language and/or education.
• Training and competence in working with learners with diverse styles and needs.