Hawken School is seeking a full-time Spanish teacher for a one-year appointment for the 2024-2025 school year. The ideal candidate would be experienced in a language-acquisition, proficiency-based approach or be willing to learn more about methodologies such as Comprehensible Input. The essential duties/responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Teach 4 sections of Spanish at the 2H, 3, and 3H levels
• Advise a group of 8-10 students, overseeing their academic and social growth
• Perform other non-teaching duties as assigned by the Upper School Director or Head of School

QUALIFICATIONS 

• An undergraduate degree in Spanish or similar degree. An advanced degree with at least three years of experience is preferred.
• Native or near-native fluency in Spanish is preferred.
• Enthusiasm, flexibility, and a team spirit necessary for curricular collaboration and innovation. 
• A deep understanding of adolescence and a passion for working with teenagers as they engage the complex issues of today’s world.   
• A passion for creatively designing unique programing within our department and across disciplines to support curriculum that encompasses interdisciplinary approaches, diverse and inclusive perspectives, and experiential opportunities in and out of the classroom.  
• A continuous commitment to improve teaching proficiency, particularly with technology as applied to best practices in education.

About Hawken School

Hawken School is committed to doing school differently and better. This means developing an inclusive and accepting community where adults feel empowered to design educational experiences for students that deepen their learning, engaging their emotions as well as their intellects. Hawken School seeks culturally competent teachers who are committed to equity and social justice, comfortable taking risks, and who embrace a growth mindset. Our faculty members are constantly looking for new ways to inspire student curiosity while remaining dedicated to nurturing compassion and kindness in our students. Successful candidates for any role at Hawken School must demonstrate skill and commitment in all the following key areas: Mission, Culture, and Philosophy Alignment: Candidates must show they can thrive at Hawken and are highly motivated by the school’s mission. Fair Play /Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice: Candidates must indicate a commitment to and have experience with serving students and communities equitably. Relationship Building and Cultivation: Candidates must show they can build relationships throughout the Hawken community. Content Knowledge: Candidates must ...demonstrate that they can lead and guide colleagues and/students to depth in their work. Humility and Growth Mindset: Candidates must be eager to learn new approaches and methods and be able to team effectively with others. Approach to Work: Candidates must show initiative and agency with a commitment toward feedback and flexible problem solving.

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