Details
Posted: 31-Jul-23
Location: Rochester, New York
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Foreign Languages
The Harley School is seeking applications from qualified persons for one full-time and one part-time Spanish teaching position in the Middle School. The full-time position is a maternity leave replacement from August 2023 through January 2024.
Qualifications and Competencies:
- Personable, caring individuals committed to adolescent education
- A minimum of BA with a concentration in Education, Spanish or a related field
- A possession of or progression toward a MS or MA in teaching, Spanish, or a related field preferred
- Teaching certification or license in Spanish or a foreign language preferred
- Fluency in Spanish with strong written and verbal communication skills
- Successful experience teaching Spanish to and engaging with middle school students
- Knowledge of effective instructional strategies, differentiated instruction, and a variety of assessment methods
- Ability to provide timely feedback and support to students to enhance their language learning journey
- Ability to collaborate with parents/guardians to develop individualized support and appropriate scaffolding for students
- Experience coordinating or working with advisory and other student-centered programming
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Flexibility and adaptability to meet the diverse needs of students and the school community
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Contributing positively to a student-centered culture focused on learning and growth
- Teaching multiple sections of Spanish across Grades 5-8 in a developmentally appropriate manner
- Serving as an advisor in the Middle School Advisory program
- Working and communicating effectively with parents/guardians in formal and informal conferences, written reports/emails and newsletters
- Creating an inclusive classroom environment through regular class meetings, supportive interactions with students, and clear expectations for community behavior
- Collaborating and liaising with other professionals to discuss individual student needs
- Evaluating and accurately communicating student progress and learning plan
- Collaborating with other middle school teachers, educators, specialists, and staff members to develop curriculum, plan trips or special projects, and solve problems
- Performing other related duties as assigned by the Head of School and Head of Middle School
To Apply:
In the interest of promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce, The Harley School welcomes candidates from all backgrounds. Our School’s mission statement begins, “We are a diverse, inclusive school.” Along with a cover letter and résumé, we ask that you provide a personal statement on how you see yourself promoting diversity and inclusivity if you join the Harley community.
Submit a cover letter, resume, and diversity statement to jobs-ms@harleyschool.org and include Middle School Spanish Teacher in the subject line.
About The Harley School
Founded in 1917, The Harley School is an independent school in Rochester, NY offering a college preparatory program for 520 students in Nursery through Grade 12. Our rigorous academic programs and exceptional fine arts curriculum are coupled with unique offerings (hospice, glass making, boat building, organic farming, chess, robotics), and a commitment to education for a sustainable future.
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