At The Speyer Legacy School, students are inspired to be intellectually curious and passionate. They realize their full potential as accelerated learners in a collaborative community that is committed to ethical values and action. Speyer students learn with like-minded classmates and are guided by academically fearless teachers who share and nourish their enthusiasm for knowledge and inquiry.

The Speyer Legacy School seeks a dynamic, innovative, and passionate full-time Middle School Spanish teacher. The candidate hired will join two other Middle School Spanish teachers and will report to the Head of Middle School. They will be responsible for collaborating with faculty and staff to teach in support of the school’s mission and curricular goals. The ideal candidate possesses creative problem-solving skills, enthusiasm for designing innovative curriculum, a love of Middle School students, and strong interpersonal skills that allow them to cooperate and collaborate effectively with others.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan and implement motivating lessons in Spanish for Middle School grades which reflect knowledge of curriculum, students’ interests and abilities, students’ social and emotional needs, and gifted education.
• Provide a highly differentiated curriculum, meeting the learning needs and levels of all students ranging from beginner Spanish-speakers to Native/Heritage speakers.
• Establish and implement rules for behavior and classroom procedures and routines.
• Evaluate students' performance, including academic, behavioral, and social-emotional.
• Prepare student reports which include narrative descriptions of students' achievements and needs.
• Communicate regularly with families about classroom happenings and student progress.
• Demonstrate a passion for lifelong learning on a daily basis for both students and colleagues.
• Actively pursue professional development rooted in individual and schoolwide goals.
• Demonstrate a desire to meaningfully integrate technology into the classroom.
• Collaborate with colleagues, across and within disciplines and divisions, to further develop curriculum and design interdisciplinary projects/units of study.
• Participate in the school community, including faculty and committee work, and school duties, which will include running an advisory group in the Middle School.
• Promote respect for diversity, equity, and inclusion as a core value of the School, a shared responsibility in partnership with the Speyer community.
• Engage respectfully with families and demonstrate sensitivity to cultures, values, configurations, and beliefs.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities  

• Knowledge of child development, best practices, and current trends in Spanish education and gifted education.
• Demonstrated classroom management skills, including allocating time, space, and materials for most effective learning.
• Understanding of differentiated instruction.
• Creativity and innovation in both curriculum and instruction.
• Versatility and flexibility both within and outside of the classroom, encouraging students to think creatively, work collaboratively, embrace failure, and communicate effectively with others.
• Outstanding interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Skill in creating a learning environment that is challenging, motivating, and developmentally appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in foreign language (Spanish) education or related field with commensurate experience required.
• Fluent/native level of language proficiency and knowledge of Hispanic culture.
• Masters degree and experience in gifted education preferred.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Salary Range

The annual salary range for this full-time position is $75,000-110,000. The position on the scale will be based on years of experience and education.

Application Information

To apply please send your resume, cover letter, a one-page educational philosophy statement, and the contact information of three references to employment@speyerlegacyschool.org. Please indicate “Middle School Spanish Teacher” in the subject line.

The Speyer Legacy School welcomes candidates who will add to the diversity of our community and who have demonstrated a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in their teaching and learning.

The Speyer Legacy School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or family composition or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its employment, education, admission, financial aid, and other policies and programs.

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