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Posted: 15-Apr-22
Location: St. Paul, Minnesota
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Foreign Languages
St. Paul Academy and Summit School seeks candidates for the year-long leave position of Middle School German Teacher.
About St. Paul Academy and Summit School:
St. Paul Academy and Summit School (SPA) is a coeducational, non-sectarian, college preparatory day school serving more than 920 students in kindergarten through grade 12. Our two campuses are located approximately a mile apart in St. Paul, Minnesota, serving Grades K-5 on our Goodrich Campus and Grades 6-12 on our Randolph Campus. The school draws students from St. Paul, Minneapolis, and throughout the eastern and western suburbs.
Our mission—shaping the minds and the hearts of the people who will change the world—is a promise to our students and our families, and it pushes us to be thoughtful about everything we do. It inspires us to be our best and reminds us that we have the responsibility to respect the unique potential in every child. Our mission gives us purpose and represents our greatest aspirations and values. But most of all, it reflects our deep belief in the talents and capabilities of our students.
For additional information about the school’s curriculum, community, and culture, please visit our website at www.spa.edu.
About the Middle School:
The Middle School at SPA is a place where students in Grades 6-8 experience the transition from childhood to young adulthood safely and surrounded by adults who care. Our culture is defined by our warm and welcoming community, our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and our innovative and rigorous curriculum. The Middle School curriculum emphasizes wide-ranging exploration and skill development in specific disciplines, taught by teachers who understand and genuinely enjoy students at this age. Organization and accountability are emphasized, and students learn to take responsibility for managing their work.
In the Middle School, students are challenged to embrace new ideas and think independently. The classroom experience is based on increased academic rigor combined with increased freedom of choice and support for the social/emotional needs of young adolescents is provided using Developmental Designs for Middle School. Finally, the advisory system sets clear standards and expectations for individual behavior and community norms.
For more information about the Middle School, please visit the Middle School section of our website.
Position Begins: Mid-August 2022 and continues through June 2023
Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Department: Instructional Faculty, Middle School
Position Description:
This position is a full-time, year-long leave position teaching Middle School German. We seek applicants fluent in German and who have the capability and desire to teach German at several levels, from beginning to intermediate. The position includes teaching four sections of German as course enrollment allows and leading an advisory group of 8-10 students. Strong candidates
will have experience teaching full-time in a Middle School environment. It is essential to demonstrate experience working with adolescents and understand their social-emotional and academic development.
Requirements:
Applicants should have a bachelor’s or higher degree in German, although applicants with a degree in a different field who are fluent in German will also be considered. We particularly encourage applicants with knowledge of ACTFL standards and guidelines to apply. As importantly, we seek candidates committed to developing and practicing cultural competence in their teaching and able to operate effectively in diverse environments while also interacting successfully with people from widely varying backgrounds. In addition, candidates should be able to:
- Create developmentally appropriate curricula;
- Establish a supportive and engaging classroom environment for students; ? Work collaboratively with colleagues and parents/guardians;
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills with colleagues, students, and families;
- Advise students effectively and otherwise contribute to the life of the school outside the classroom
How to Apply:
Resume review will begin immediately. The position includes a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience. Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume, statement of teaching philosophy, and a list of references. To apply, please visit our website at www.spa.edu/careers.
SPA is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse faculty and staff, and maintaining a workplace culture in which all are treated equitably.