Early Childhood Spanish Teaching Associate Part-Time

The Gordon School is a racially diverse nursery through eighthgrade allgender independent school in East Providence RI. The curriculum is rooted in multicultural practice and social justice with an emphasis on developing intellectual leadership active imagination and a childs naturally inquisitive nature. Students are challenged and inspired to be active workers toward their own education and teachers strive to develop meaningful relationships with each child and are seeking a parttime Spanish teaching associate to work with children aged 3 to 6 years old. This is a 10month position involving regular weekly teaching hours. The role involves integrating Spanish language instruction into a playbased sensoryrich and developmentally appropriate early childhood curriculum. The teacher will collaborate closely with early childhood educators and other members of the Spanish department to create a nurturing and immersive language ideal candidate will have a progressive understanding of early childhood pedagogy and possess a willingness to collaborate with colleagues and parents to ensure the social emotional and academic wellbeing of students. Personal attributes and skills requiredA love of language instruction and a passion for the Spanish languageWellorganized with the ability to plan and implement effectivelyHave strong interpersonal skills that build trust with students families and colleaguesCommitted to nurturing each childs identity interests talents and skills in a classroom environment that fosters inclusivity and belongingUnderstand and support multicultural practice and antibias pedagogyHave experience working in a racially diverse communityBe a thoughtful listener with a strong sense of self and a collaborative positivity flexibility a sense of humor and a positive outlook to their workKey ResponsibilitiesFacilitate small group learning opportunities in Spanish to 36yearolds using ageappropriate playbased activities centered on immersing students in the Spanish languageDevelop and implement engaging ageappropriate lesson plans that promote language with classroom teachers to embed Spanish language learning into daily routines and and assess student progress and adjust instruction as and monitor the tone of the classroom to ensure an environment that exhibits respect for classmates teachers and the school as a wholeCommunicate regularly with teachers and division director about student development and curriculum summary and comments for student progress reporting twice a yearAssist educators with recess duty transitions and classroom routines such as meeting times meals and outdoor playAll Early Childhood teachersReport to the Early Childhood DirectorPromote childcentered learning opportunities that celebrate our diverse student populationEngage in the schools formal teacher evaluation process and yearly goalsetting Engage in ongoing professional development especially related to growth as amulticultural practitionerAttend and participate in team divisional and allschool meetingsMaintain positive relationships with families students and colleaguesPromote student involvement and participation in all aspects of the programInterested candidates should email a cover letter expressing their interest in the role and Gordons mission and a resume to Cendhi Arias Henry Early Childhood Director at

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