The Calhoun School, a leading progressive, independent, co-educational day school in Manhattan, seeks a full time Upper School Spanish teacher to begin in August 2021.

Applicants should sincerely enjoy working with high school students. They should also be interested in joining an innovative community with a commitment to progressive values, and to being a member of an inclusive, diverse community.

The Upper School Spanish teacher will report to Director of Upper School.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Teaching core Upper School Spanish to students in grades nine to twelve
• Experience in teaching introductory and intermediate Spanish classes to Upper School students
• Provision of differentiated instruction, and ability to teach students with varying learning styles.
• Creating a positive learning environment for students and inspiring students to hold themselves to a high standard of academics and character.
• Maintaining anecdotal and assessment records to inform thoughtful, comprehensive narrative reports while assessing students in a rigorous and progressive manner.
• Incorporating technology into the practice to support student learning.
• Providing differentiated and small group instruction based on the learning modalities of students.
• Cultivating a love of Spanish through interactive, joyful learning.
• Serving as an advisor to a small group of students.
• Documenting attendance, grades and maintaining other pertinent records according to school policies.

COLLABORATION/COMMUNICATION

• Collaborating with colleagues both intra- and cross-departmentally to share best practices and ensure student progress.
• Attending faculty meetings and conferences as needed.
• Maintaining consistent relationships with families, including phone calls, emails and conferences.
• Engaging in the wider life of the Upper School - for example, serving as a faculty advisor to a student club, coaching a sport or chaperoning trips.
• Displaying a strong commitment to, belief in, and alignment with Calhoun’s mission and values.
• Maintaining a high level of professionalism.