Job Description
Job Summary: The Teacher (PreK8 Spanish) is responsible for providing an engaging intellectually challenging creative learning environment for University School students. This position requires a creative leader and a strong team player and a teacher with a willingness to assess and meet individual student needs to keep learners of all ages and abilities challenged. Responsibilities include choosing organizing and implementing a Spanish language curriculum aimed at moving students from language exposure at the youngest ages to conversation at the oldest. This position is also responsible for communicating curriculum content to parents and administration to convey individual student progress. Essential Functions (Responsibilities): Plans organizes and implements ageappropriate Spanish curriculum and activities that engage students and foster their curiosity and creativity. Maintains and safe and supportive classroom culture conducive to belonging and learning. Plans effectively for instruction including posting of weekly lesson plans. Regularly assesses student progress and provides reporting. Demonstrates strong classroom management skills that promote positive relationships. Works collegially with other teaching staff. Works in the Extended Day Program Communicates effectively and cordially with parents staff and students. Attends staff meetings evening events and staff training as required. Other duties as assigned or requested by Director or Assistant Directors. Required Qualifications: Knowledge/Skill/Ability Bachelors degree required (Spanish Education or Spanish preferred). Oklahoma State teaching certification (Spanish) Experience teaching primary or secondary school children (preferably in a school setting). Strong understanding of Spanish curricula and instructional methodologies. Fluency in Spanish. Strong organizational skills. Curious and pursues professional growth and learning. Studentcentered approach to teaching and decisionmaking. Proficient with Microsoft 365. Excellent verbal and written communication skills ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization. A collaborative team player who can coordinate work effectively with employees and team members. Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. Strong customer service with a cando attitude and strong interpersonal skills. Equivalent Education/Experience Experience in gifted education or working with gifted and talented students across many levels of ability preferred. Special Job Dimensions: Work requires working with highly sensitive or confidential information. Note: The essential job functions and associated qualifications contained in this document describe the general nature and level of the work performed. They are not intended to represent an exhaustive listing or be inclusive of all aspects of the job. The tasks and procedures involved in the performance of the essential job functions may vary from daytoday. Major changes in areas of responsibility may occur as directed by management and will require revision of this job description.
Physical Demands
Minimal Physical Demands
Preferred Qualifications
Degree in Spanish Education or Spanish preferred.