Career Center

The Position:

As a member of MSSM's Social Sciences/World Languages Department, you will join talented and dedicated colleagues as the school's single Spanish teacher, delivering high- quality language courses to students, as well as providing support, enrichment and extracurricular opportunities. MSSM students are intelligent, creative, and engaged, hold high standards for their teachers and school, and expect a significant voice within the community. Engaging fully with our unique student body is a privilege and expectation.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Teach a full-time (4-5) course load in the Department of Social Sciences/World Languages at MSSM, typically a mixture of introductory and advanced courses;
• Participate fully in MSSM's living/learning community by attending campus events, offering office hours, attending meetings, and being available to meet the needs of our students and community;
• Contribute to extracurricular activities, competitions, guest lectures, field trips, and other department/school activities;
• Serve as an advisor to a small group of students, acting as the primary point of contact between advisees' parents and the school;
• Design and teach a January Term course (two weeks immersive learning), or contribute similarly to the J-Term program by coordinating internships, etc.;
• Act as a student club/organization advisor and/or chaperone (student activities include VEX Robotics, Student Senate, Youth in Government, Girl Up!, and many others; athletic coaching duties may be substituted);
• Please note that while MSSM is a residential school, dorm duty or other residential life contributions are not expected of teaching faculty.

About MSSM's World Languages Program:

The world languages courses at MSSM are dynamic and challenging. Our students are engaged in real-world scenarios and are at the center of their own learning. Our instructors strive to push the linguistic boundaries of each individual student with the goal of forming truly bilingual students who will contribute to society in meaningful ways. Our students are aware of the world they live in and participate in regional and international travel. They demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing, speaking listening and culture. World Languages students at MSSM acquire language through interactive classes and workshops incorporating content from math, science and the humanities. From the novice level learner through advanced immersion classes, students use the target language to grow in multidisciplinary ways. We have student clubs and organizations that welcome those who love language and culture.

Qualifications:

• Advanced fluency in Spanish;
• Bachelors Degree in Spanish (Masters preferred), or from a program conducted primarily in Spanish;
• Experience with the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) philosophy of communicative competence;
• A proven track record of effective and inspiring teaching, preferably with advanced high school or undergraduate students;
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills;
• Teacher certification is valued (but not required) of MSSM faculty members.

Key Competencies:

• Ability to develop and deliver courses using effective and innovative practices in pedagogy, technology, and classroom management. Applicant should be willing and able to use appropriate educational technology to engage students in learning, in both face-to-face and remote settings;
• Willingness to support the intellectual, emotional, and social growth of students, a responsibility that goes beyond the expectations at most traditional high school or colleges and requires a full commitment to participate in the MSSM Community;
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all forms, as well as specific sensitivity to the unique, multi-dimensional identities of our student body;
• Desire to engage fully in building a student-centered culture of collegiality, support, and respect.

Other Responsibilities & Expectations:

• Attend Team Meetings, Faculty Meetings, All-School Meetings, Department Meeting, and other events;
• Regularly monitor, assess, and communicate students' learning progress, providing timely and frequent feedback to students, parents, and advisors;
• Participate fully in the community, attending school events and serving as a supplementary chaperone/driver as needed; 
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge and practice of your academic discipline and best practices in pedagogy;
• Accommodate and support students with disabilities, English Language Learners, and those requiring short-term leave from campus;
• Effect timely responses to student needs and student/parent communication;
• Meet all academic and professional deadlines;
• Attend required trainings and professional development;
• Demonstrate a high level of professionalism in public image and communication;
• Promote a collegial atmosphere of support;
• Maintain a publicly-visible digital calendar;
• Give, solicit, and receive feedback to/from colleagues, supervisors, students, and families;
• Serve on departmental, faculty, and school-wide committees;
• Write recommendation letters for students as requested;
• Act as a Mandated Reporter of suspected child neglect or abuse;
• Follow the school's philosophy, policies, and procedures;
• Interact professionally and collegially with our neighboring community school's staff and students;
• Comply with all Federal, State, and Local laws in professional and personal life.