LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE (K-5 Spanish)

Spanish Teaching Position Lower School/Middle School

Long Term Substitute

Position Begins:Immediately
Status: Full-time Exempt
Department: Instructional Faculty World Languages Department

Mounds Park Academy is a PreK-12 independent school in Saint Paul MN that serves approximately 540 students from throughout the Twin Cities area. For 39 years Mounds Park Academy has engaged students in a rigorous college preparatory experience that is demanding but not draining and goes far beyond memorization. Students are challenged to apply their understanding to stir the human spirit stand for justice and shake the world. This is what we call rigor with purpose and it grounds our students in the radical idea that their identity in the world is not measured by a test score but rather by the depth and decency of their impact on the world.

Since its founding MPA has been committed to embracing diversity seeking equity and continually striving to be truly inclusive. As a community MPA has focused on fostering a safe and inclusive space for all aspiring to be cognizant of gender-identity and equality religious understanding socio-economic diversity and racial justice. Equity goodness and inclusion are embedded in MPAs mission statement and woven into the very fabric of every aspect of our communitys day.

Mounds Park Academy seeks a long term substitute Spanish teacher to begin as soon as possible. This position will teach Spanish in both Lower School and Middle School. Spanish teachers at MPA are responsible for providing a classroom instructional program that supports the individual needs of all students in accordance with the schools mission and values and in-line with the curricular scope and sequence. More our world language teachers are well-versed in the most progressive and innovative pedagogies that challenge our students not just to know but to apply knowledge and understanding in creative and critical ways. Our ideal candidate is innovative and creative has experience in teaching and working with Lower and Middle School students and has one or more degrees with an emphasis in teaching Spanish or closely related fields.

It is expected that a successful candidate would:

• Teach Spanish language classes in the Lower School and Middle School (specific sections include kindergarten to 5^th grade)
• Have experience in dynamic and research-based language instruction appropriate for Lower School and Middle School students as well as confidence in developing and teaching all aspects of language reading writing and communicating
• Design and implement innovative and engaging curriculum and learning experiences reflective of the most recent MPA World Language/Spanish Department Curriculum Review
• Collaborate with department colleagues and faculty across disciplines with a keen focus on developing exceptional Spanish learners
• Possess a commitment to community engagement and service learning that encourages students to be exceptional students and capable citizens
• Supervise encourage counsel and evaluate students as advisor mentor and teacher
• Create a welcoming inclusive and effective classroom environment and attend to students social emotional and academic well-being
• Utilize and incorporate available academic technologies for instruction assessment and communication with students and families clearly and consistently (i.e. Schoology Learning Management System Seesaw Powerschool)
• Communicate and work in partnership with students and parents during scheduled conferences and as necessary throughout the academic year
• Participate in World Language Department meetings Division meetings and staff development activities as a faculty member of MPA
• Show a willingness to contribute to the life of the school outside of the classroom including but not limited to attendance at after-school events committee membership and extracurricular activities
• Perform additional duties as needed (serve on school-wide committees advise a student club design curriculum etc.)

In addition an ideal candidate would possess the following personal qualities:

• Excellent interpersonal written and verbal skills
• Demonstrable ability to innovate with research-based inquiry-driven instruction in classroom
• Admirable leadership skills and a desire to serve
• Strong collaboration and organization skills
• Substantial understanding of the cognitive social/emotional and academic needs of the Lower School and Middle School students
• Openness to lifelong learning and continuous professional development
• A sense of humor warmth of personality and nurturing energy
• Flexibility and ability to multi-task in a dynamic creative and fast-paced environment

Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply as Mounds Park Academy is dedicated to better reflecting our student body and the Twin Cities area through this addition to our exceptional faculty and staff. Information about our school can be found at .

Applications will be accepted until a successful candidate is selected.

Mounds Park Academy is an equal opportunity employer.