High School Spanish Instructor

Mount Vernon School seeks an innovative and collaborative Upper School World Language teacher (Spanish). Candidates should be passionate about world languages and cultures in order to promote the mindsets and dispositions of an inclusive community focused on global citizenship. Versatility, collaboration, and openness to innovative instructional practices are essential. Availability to sponsor athletic, artistic, or academic teams/clubs is preferred.

• Provide meaningful instruction in Grades 9-12 Spanish using a variety of research-based and innovative teaching methods
  Create well-planned nine-week units with a focus on problem-solving, and application
  Create differentiated lessons to match the needs of each student in the classroom
  Connect real-world learning with world language, both in instruction and practice
  Timely maintenance of accurate and comprehensive records of each student's performance and progress & communication with students/families pertaining to progress
  Care and nurture for the social and emotional needs of each student
  Maintenance of an organized, inviting, and student-centered learning environment
  Participation in duties (e.g. lunch, enrichment and carpool) and others as assigned
  Possess strong character with an absolute drive for excellence, a team-oriented spirit, and a commitment to meeting the learning and social-emotional needs of students