Middle School Spanish Language Arts Teacher Job Philadelphia area,Pennsylvania USA,Education / Teaching

Middle School Spanish Language Arts Teacher

We are looking for passionate Upper School Spanish Language Arts Teacher to join our team! The Middle School Spanish Language Arts Teacher is responsible for instructing supper school students on Spanish grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, and speaking skills. Our teachers develop lesson plans and assessments that take into account the specific needs of students in our programs. Additionally, our teachers collaborate with other teachers and school administrators to ensure effective programming that meets the needs of all students.

Overall, the role of the dual language program teacher requires a high level of Spanish language proficiency, cultural competence, and pedagogical expertise.

What you will be doing

Planning and implementing lessons that are designed to promote Spanish language skills and proficiency, as well as academic content knowledge
Providing instruction using a variety of teaching techniques and strategies, such as visual aids, hands-on activities, and cooperative learning
Assessing student progress, monitoring student achievement and adjusting instruction as necessary to ensure that students are making progress toward language proficiency and academic goals
Collaborating with classroom teachers to ensure that Spanish language instruction is integrated into the overall curriculum
Working collaboratively with other teachers, school administrators and parents to ensure that the program is effective, meets the needs of all students and provides opportunities for students to develop cultural competence and appreciation for different cultures
Creating a positive and inclusive environment that supports the needs of all students, including those who are not native Spanish speakers

What you bring to the table

Bachelor's and/or Master's Degree in Education
PA Instructional Certification or eligibility for instructional certification in Pennsylvania
Content knowledge and skills to successfully teach assigned content areas and grade levels, in addition to classroom management, organization, planning, instructional delivery, and technical skills
Ability to motivate and build relationships with parents, students and staff to promote student achievement and strengthen community partnerships.
Good understanding of the cultural and linguistic nuances of the Spanish language
Ability to adapt teaching style to meet the needs of diverse learners
Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Employee Benefits & Perks:

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience and qualifications

Medical, dental and vision benefits, which include mental health visits at the primary copay rate and a healthy pregnancy maternity program

Up to 8 free counseling/therapy sessions annually through Employee Assistance Programs

Flexible Savings Accounts for Health, Dependent Day Care & Commuter Reimbursements

Pennsylvania Public School Employees Retirement (PSERS) and/or 403(b) plans to help our employees save for retirement.

Paid time off for sick days, personal days and holidays

We believe in the importance of ongoing professional development and provide opportunities for our employees to attend workshops, conferences, and training sessions.

Want to have some fun, too? Yes, please! Enjoy team building, appreciation days, supportive and collaborative environments and much more!

Employee Referral Bonuses. As a Pan American Academy Employee, we'll ask that you always keep your eye out for great talent to join our family. Consider yourself an extension of the recruitment team, scouting for the best people to support our students and school!

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment, 10-months, exempt
This position is for in-person work at our location
180 instructional days, 197 work days (new staff members work additional days for induction/orientation)
In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable
To be eligible to work for Pan American Academy Charter School, you must complete and submit background clearances and paperwork prior to your start date. We are able to accept clearances if they are less than one year old from the date a new employee presents them to Human…