Spanish Teacher

POSITION: SPANISH TEACHER

REPORTS TO: MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

St. Matthews is an independent Episcopal day school for students in Preschool through Grade 8. The school provides a challenging academic program and places a strong emphasis on building character and empathy as well as a focus on service learning. At St. Matthews we value diversity equity and inclusion and are seeking candidates for whom these are shared values. To learn more about St. Matthews Parish School please view our website at: St. Matthews Parish School

Teachers must have a strong understanding of child development enjoy young adolescents and display a passion for their subject. The ideal candidate will have experience creating and implementing a K-8 Spanish curriculum that includes project-based learning units and hands-on curricula for students. Candidates should enjoy collaborating with colleagues and engaging in the entire school experience. The candidate must be capable of and willing to teach a range of students.

Additionally many teachers serve as advisors to a small group of middle school students and may be involved with extracurricular or interdisciplinary programs.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

• Design and deliver inquiry-driven curriculum in subject area/s
• Collaborate with colleagues to design integrated curriculum projects and service-learning opportunities
• Create a classroom space that is differentiated engaging and responsive
• Integrate student and teacher use of technology into curriculum and instruction to enhance student learning
• Plan design and implement authentic assessment of student progress
• Integrate student and teacher use of technology meaningfully into instruction and effectively utilize technology for planning and administrative functions
• Communicate student progress to students and families through assessments the Schoology portal progress reports report cards and conferences
• Serve as a middle school advisor which includes teaching SEL curriculum providing academic coaching as well as planning and supporting community events and retreats
• Identify and respond to individual students academic social and emotional needs including learning differences in collaboration with the Student Success Team
• Carry out other responsibilities and duties such as clubs and recess-lunch supervision
• Participate in the School community including faculty and committee work and other school-related activities
• Participate in open houses and retreats as needed and perform supervision duties as assigned
• Attend day and overnight field trips as needed
• Perform other duties needed or as assigned to help drive our Vision fulfill our Mission and abide by our Organizations Values

COMPENSATION

$71000 to $115000 - Commensurate with experience

EXPECTED HOURS

7:50 am - 3:30 pm Monday through Friday

Faculty Meetings are on Mondays from 3:30 to 5:00 pm (Occasional evening events)

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This is an exempt position. Competitive compensation commensurate with experience. Benefits package includes but is not limited to a national medical and dental insurance plan life insurance short-term/long-term disability and retirement plan (up to a 9% match). In addition St. Matthews has a nearly 70-year record of supporting teachers through a strong professional development program.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All school personnel must successfully complete a fingerprint background check through Live Scan and provide current tuberculosis clearance.

The School is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools and the National Association of Episcopal Schools and is accredited by the California Association of Independent Schools and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

SKILLS KNOWLEDGE AND EDUCATION

• B.A. or B.S. in education or a related field
• Teaching Credential and/or Masters in education preferred
• Minimum of three years of teaching experience
• Excellent classroom management skills necessary to ensure a safe productive and positive environment
• Excellent interpersonal organizational and time management skills
• Strong desire to be part of a collaborative team
• Excellent communication interpersonal and presentation skills
• Experience developing writing and delivering curriculum
• Ability to work effectively communicate and collaborate in a team situation
• Proficient in technology and adept at learning new skills
• Must LOVE students and their unique needs as learners