Teacher Spanish

Mission

Marion P. Thomas Charter School is dedicated to building culturally rich, transformative educational spaces that cultivate successful, lifelong innovators. We aim to empower students to use their passions, character, and intellect to better themselves, the greater Newark community, and the world beyond.

The Spanish Teacher’s responsibilities include teaching oral and written Spanish, tailoring lesson plans to individual students or classes, and setting homework and assessments. You should be passionate about the Spanish language and culture. Outstanding Spanish teachers are energetic and able to inspire passion for the language in their students.

• Develop lesson plans and curricula based on the needs of individual students.
• Provide conversational classes where pronunciation and important words and phrases are taught.
• Teach writing and Spanish composition classes.
• Conduct research on teaching methods, materials, and language games that can be used in class.
• Schedule and prepare students for oral and written examinations.
• Monitor student progress by writing up reports and grading assessments.
• Organize feedback sessions with students and their parents if applicable.
• Provide suggestions for further learning and schedule intervention sessions with struggling students.
• Teach students about Spanish culture, which may include festivals, traditional food, and social conventions.
• Organize fun events where students can showcase their Spanish language skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Salary range: BA $64,570 – $92,200 / MA $65,820 – $93,450
• Term of Employment: 10.5 Months
• Union: MPTEA

• Opportunity to join an experienced, diverse, and mission-driven team passionate about educational equity.
• Healthcare:
  Medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and Life Insurance policies.
• Family Focus:
  Parental/Family leave to care for loved ones.
• Pension:
  Eligibility for participation in the state pension plan.
• Learning & Development:
  Culture that encourages and promotes professional growth and development.
• Bonus – Rewards when goals are reached and if eligible.

MPTCS is currently reviewing applications on a rolling basis. Due to the high volume of responses received, only some applicants will be contacted. If you meet the qualifications, you will be contacted to move forward in the selection process.

Marion P. Thomas Charter School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.