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Type: Faculty (10-month; reports directly to the Head of Middle School)

Posted: November 15, 2023

Start Date: As soon as possible

Evansville Day School (EDS), in partnership with parents, offers a student-centered, college preparatory program supported by a challenging and comprehensive curriculum that encourages each student from Junior Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 to strive for excellence in mind, body, and human spirit. EDS was founded in 1946 and remains the only independent school in the southwestern Indiana (tri-state) region. The school enrolls approximately 285 students and boasts a 40-acre wooded campus, an impressively diverse student body, and 100% four-year college placement.

As with all positions at Day School, faculty hold much more than a job. Educators enjoy the opportunity to be part of an intellectual, interesting, and supportive learning community, with myriad ways to engage students, families, and colleagues, as everyone participates in the life of the school. All Day School faculty and staff are asked to focus actions and decisions on what is best for the school and the students. This is an exciting time to join the Day School faculty. The curriculum is focused on experiential and project-based learning The future is bright as EDS continues to innovate and provide a forward thinking college preparatory program for students.

Job Description: The Global Languages Department focuses on linguistic development and proficiency, as well as cultural competency in support of the school’s tradition of celebrating differences of ethnicities and backgrounds. The department offers Spanish in Junior PK-Grade 12. This position supports the department’s goals in educating Middle School (grades 5-8) students in Spanish and, depending on need, other related subjects.

Key responsibilities:

• Teach Spanish grammar, conversation, spelling, pronunciation, and vocabulary to Grades 5-7 
• Teach culture and some history of Spanish-speaking countries and regions
• Serve as advisor to Middle School students and student organizations
• Participate in the life of the Middle School through coaching, advising clubs/activities, serving on committees, and/or attending school events
• Implement innovative methods, including experiential-based learning, to engage students and deepen their interest in and understanding of global languages and cultures
• Pursue ongoing professional development.
• Participate in faculty, divisional, and departmental meetings
• Other duties as assigned by the Head of School, Assistant Head of School, and/or Head of Middle School

Qualifications:

• Four-year degree, preferably in Spanish, required 
• Enjoys working with teenagers and pre-teens
• Experience working in schools, preferably in private or independent education
• Travel experience and familiarity with Spanish cultures and customs, preferred
• Innovative, flexible, relationship-focused, excellent work ethic, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Appreciation for the unique character and special demands of working at an independent school
• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
• Ability to meet deadlines, balance competing priorities, and maintain a sense of humor
• Passion for education and the EDS mission

Background check: All employees undergo a comprehensive background check.

Application: To apply, send a cover letter and resume to Holly Ziemer, Assistant Head of School, at hziemer@evansvilledayschool.org. Please include “Middle School Spanish Teacher” in the subject line.

About Evansville Day School

Evansville Day School (EDS), in partnership with parents, offers a student-centered, college-preparatory program supported by a challenging and comprehensive curriculum that encourages each student from Junior Pre-Kindergarten through grade 12 to strive for excellence in mind, body, and human spirit. Founded in 1946, EDS is the only independent school in the southwestern Indiana (Evansville/tri-state) region and enrolls approximately 300 students. EDS boasts a 40-acre wooded campus, an impressively diverse student body, 100% four-year college placement, and a professional and innovative faculty and staff.

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