Language Teacher

World Language Teacher  School Year)

Join Our Candidate Pool – candidates who apply will be among the first considered for future openings in the upcoming school year. Hiring managers across all Stamford Public Schools (SPS) schools will review applications for specific openings throughout the  hiring season. Announcements for vacancies will be posted as positions become available.

Stamford Education Association (SEA)

Step Placement is based on education and experience as outlined in Article 4(D) of the SEA Contract.

A competent World Language Teacher understands growth and development, demonstrates knowledge of what is to be taught and is proficient in basic skills, and helps students develop positive self‑concepts. The Teacher stimulates student independence, assesses needs and progress, plans instruction to achieve objectives, including those for exceptional students, and communicates effectively with students, parents and colleagues. The Teacher fosters a positive climate where instruction resources are organized and meets professional responsibilities for continuing growth.

• French, 4–12 (018)
• German, 4–12 (019)
• Italian, 4–12 (020)
• Latin & Classical Humanities, 4–12 (021)
• Mandarin Chinese, Grades 4-12 (318)
• Other World Language, 4–12 (024)
• Portuguese, Grades 4-12 (317)
• Russian, 4–12 (022)
• Spanish, 4–12 (023)
• World Language Instructor, Elementary (101)

Teachers dually certified in TESOL, Bilingual Education or ESL, or with experience in Sheltered Instruction or fluency in a language other than English, will be given preference for all Stamford Public School positions.

Online application is required, and must be filled out completely, even if attaching a resume. “See attached resume” will not be accepted. Only submitted applications of candidates who meet the posting requirements will be considered.

• A cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications.
• A current resume.
• At least two (2) letters of reference, dated within the last two years.
• For internal candidates, at least one letter from the current supervisor.
• For external candidates, a letter from either a current or recent supervisor.

The filling of this position is based upon continued funding in the Board of Education budget.