Reports to: Modern Languages Department Chair

Schedule/travel: Academic Year. Occasional travel (Athletics)

FLSA: Exempt

Classification: Faculty

Position Summary:

The Modern Languages Department has an opening for a highly qualified and dynamic teacher with a strong background in Spanish. 

Specific Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Teach four (4) sections of Spanish
• Provide instruction in Spanish consistent with the mission, values, and standards established by Kent School;
• Establish effective communications and relationships with students, advisors, and parents;
• Exhibit a growth mindset about teaching practices and work toward professional goals and development;
• Help to maintain school policies, regulations, and expectations;
• Develop and maintain professional, collaborative, and collegial relationships with faculty and staff, as well as with community partners to the benefit of students and classes;

• Participate actively in all aspects of community life through service in Kent School’s residential, advising, and co-curricular programs.
• Coach 2-3 seasons of a co-curricular team or equivalent (as determined by the Director of Athletics) (2 seasons of interscholastic and one season of either timing or intramural)
• Perform regular duty in our residential program
• Participate in Faculty committees
• Serve as Advisor to 5-7 students
• Secure a Public Passenger Activity Vehicle driver’s license to drive a school vehicle for school activities. 

Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s degree in Spanish or a related field is required.  Preference given to teachers with teaching experience, ideally at the secondary level. 

The ideal candidate will be:

• a student-centered educator, skilled in discussion facilitation
• an effective oral and written communicator
• eager to work collaboratively with colleagues
• committed to improving their practice through peer observation
• dedicated to making positive contributions to the student experience both inside and outside the classroom, including in dorms, on teams and clubs, and through advising.

Additional Requirements:

• Successful completion of post-offer, pre-employment criminal background checks and drug test.
• Maintain punctual and regular attendance.
• Work is performed on a smoke-free campus.

Additional information:

The essential functions and basic skills have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exclusive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

Kent School is committed to making equal employment opportunities available to all qualified persons. In accordance with federal, state and local laws, we recruit, hire, promote and evaluate all personnel without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, ancestry, citizen status, veteran status, physical or mental handicaps, sexual orientation, or any other factors protected by law. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

About Kent School

Kent School is a coeducational boarding school located in northwestern Connecticut, serving 570 students, grades 9-12.

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