Upper School - Spanish Teacher
Upper School - Spanish Teacher
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$ 79200 - 145900
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Description
We seek an experienced high school teacher with expertise in teaching Spanish language and literature. The ideal candidate will also have experience and interest in teaching culture history drama and film as part of the Spanish curriculum and seek to make connection and communication foundational in their practice. Instruction in world language is foundational in fulfilling the Nueva values of learn by doing learn by caring and in enabling students to truly make choices that benefit the world. The candidate will have experience in a variety of modes of teaching and be highly skilled at differentiated instruction. The candidate will have taught several years at the high school and/or university level and will have knowledge of more than one academic discipline as well as experience in and passion for building integrated interdisciplinary programs of study.
We seek world language teachers who have experience and enthusiasm in planning and implementing student trips (even virtual versions) to countries where the language of study is spoken. As we consider teaching candidates we seek dedicated educators who have an interest in collaborating with our current faculty as partners in the ongoing design and implementation of Nuevas curriculum and programs.
We are seeking applicants who represent the full diversity of our community in the Bay Area. Our ideal candidate will possess a deep appreciation for the diverse socioeconomic racial cultural disability gender identity sexual orientation academic and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. In joining our team at Nueva you will become a part of an inclusive iterative and equityminded community that recognizes that equity and social justice is a lens with which we examine all aspects of our school community in order to ensure an educational experience where all students and colleagues can thrive. In deciding whether to apply for a position at Nueva you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align withNuevas Mission Vision and Values.
Primary Responsibilities
Develop and teach courses expertly with the highest standards for each student
Convey enthusiasm for intellectual inquiry and model lifelong learning
Design instruction that emphasizes critical thinking and realworld problem solving
Collaborate with colleagues in the development and of curriculum
Create handson inquiry and projectbased learning experiences
Collaborate effectively with students parents teachers and administrators
Model flexibility in implementing best learning practices
Support the wellbeing of all students
Demonstrate interest and ability to serve as an advisor to students lead student activities serve as a club advisor and contribute beyond the classroom to support school programs and activities
Demonstrate commitment to equity diversity and inclusion of people and programs
Participate actively in other aspects of the student experience and school functioning: chaperoning trips and events serving on committees and developing new programs at the school
Genuine interest and excitement to work with students and a desire to support their learning explorations and aspirations
Lead by example in your commitment to Nuevas mission:
Our school community inspires passion for lifelong learning fosters social and emotional acuity and develops the students imaginative mind.
Position Qualifications
Demonstrated mastery in area of study and ability to teach within and across academic disciplines
Bachelors and advanced university degree
Minimum of three years teaching experience
Successful teaching experience in secondary school and/or university
Excellent oral and written communication skills
A desire to integrate curriculum with other subjects and to teach collaboratively
Flexibility and creativity in working in a dynamic environment where new ideas mistakes and iteration are embraced
A profound openness to feedback and improvement modeling lifelong learning of practice as well as subject area
Interest in teaching a range of age groups and openness to teaching crossdivisionally at the middleschool level
Compensation
The fulltime salary range for this faculty position is from $79200 $145900. The starting salary is based upon but not limited to several factors that include type and years of creditable experience education level and expertise.
We offer a full benefits package that includes fully paid medical dental vision life insurance for employees employer contribution toward dependent insurance premium a generous match on our retirement plan longterm and shortterm disability insurance flexible spending account and free lunch. Eligibility rules must be met.
Qualifications
Please send your application information (cover letter resume and the names and contact information of three references) to the Nueva Employment Website. To address specific questions please email Francisco Becerra at or Claire Yeo at .
The Nueva School is an Equal Opportunity Employer we do not discriminate against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race color gender national origin age religion creed disability or sex. We welcome applications from people of color and those with experience outside the education field.
About The Nueva School
The Nueva School an internationallyrecognized nonprofit independent day school has served gifted and talented students since 1967. Today Nueva serves nearly 1000 students PK12. Nueva is located in the neighboring towns of Hillsborough and San Mateo equidistant between San Francisco and Silicon Valley serving six different counties throughout the Bay Area of Northern California.
A constructivist school Nueva is known for its distinctive inquirybased interdisciplinary studies projectbased learning and pioneering work in socialemotional learning and design thinking. The Nueva community instills a passion for lifelong learning fosters social and emotional acuity and develops the imaginative mind. Our school has received the US Department of Education National Blue Ribbon Award the US Department of Education National Green Ribbon Awardand the American Institute of Architects Award for School Design and Sustainability;has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished Program and appointed an Ashoka Changemaker School;cofounded the Common Ground Speaker Series;hosts the biennial Innovative Learning Conference and was highlighted by the Pulitzer Prizewinning andNew York Timesbestselling author Thomas Friedman in his bookThat Used to Be Usin the chapter Average Is Over.
For more information about The Nueva School visit our website:
Employment Type
Full-Time
