Middle School Spanish Teacher Job Pittsburgh area,Pennsylvania USA,Education / Teaching

Overview

The Agnes Irwin School is seeking a full-time Middle School Spanish Teacher for the academic year. Successful candidates will be committed to fostering the intellectual and personal growth of students through the mission of The Agnes Irwin School and its Core Values of Strive for Excellence, Lead with Character, Nurture Passions and Wellbeing, Foster Trust and Community, and Respect and Celebrate All.

The Ideal Candidate

Embraces the Agnes Irwin School’s mission to empower each girl to learn, lead, and live a legacy, and is committed to the ethos of girls’ education.

Demonstrates a dedication to continuous growth and development of cross cultural awareness and the necessary skills to engage with and learn from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Regards collaboration as an essential component of professional growth and values working on a team.

Is willing to engage across difference with empathy and understanding

Position Responsibilities/Duties

Teach and manage students in four sections of Spanish, which can range from intro to Spanish to Spanish II

Prepare course materials

Maintain student attendance and grade records

Evaluate, provide feedback and grade students' work

Be available to meet with students during office hours and planning periods

Create and maintain a caring, safe environment conducive to students doing their best work

Implement current curriculum and contribute to its ongoing development

Participate in the life of the middle/upper school by serving as an advisor, club sponsor and/or coach

Participate in all staff meetings, assemblies, and other required school functions, including occasional evening or weekend events and overnight chaperoning responsibilities

Support the work of the Admissions Department during visit days and other admission and retention events

Work constructively with parents and colleagues

Inform parents, students, and Division Director of students’ progress through written reports and conferences

Attend conferences, workshops, and other professional development opportunities, and participate in the faculty evaluation process

Assume other duties as assigned

Successful Candidates Will Possess

Bachelor’s Degree in Spanish or related field (advanced degree and previous teaching experience preferred in middle or upper school)

Native or near-native fluency in Spanish is required

Proficiency in the use of classroom technology: interactive smart boards, LMS, various Google and Microsoft Office applications, etc

Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and demonstrates respect for different values and viewpoints

The Agnes Irwin School does not discriminate in any term or condition of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic or status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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