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Charleston Collegiate - Upper School Spanish Teacher 

Charleston Collegiate School (CCS) is an independent day school which strives to recognize, nurture, and challenge each of its students.  Located on Johns Island, SC 20 minutes from Charleston’s historic district, CCS is the only co-educational, non-sectarian, preschool through 12th grade, independent school in Charleston’s metropolitan area.

CCS is a supportive learning community that coaches students to become lifelong learners.  A CCS education focuses on the pillars of project-based learning, financial literacy & entrepreneurship, artistic expression, and leadership through outdoor education.  For more information on Charleston Collegiate School visit www.charlestoncollegiate.org.

The Role:

Charleston Collegiate School is seeking a long-term substitute Spanish teacher for the 2023 spring semester.  Depending on qualifications, the position available could be part-time or full-time.  Successful candidates will be creative, energetic, and highly skilled teachers who are passionate about student-centered, collaborative, experiential learning. Candidates should also have a proven track record of success teaching Spanish as a second language to secondary students (middle and upper school).  

Essential Qualifications:

• A deep commitment to equality and diversity.
• A deep commitment to the CCS core values and educational pillars.
• A positive ‘can-do’ attitude and growth mindset
• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject discipline, e.g.,  Education or Spanish
• Proficiency in Spanish 
• Teaching experience
• Ability to teach Spanish I and Spanish II 

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience with Project-based Learning
• Advanced degree / postgraduate qualification
• The ability to teach higher levels of Spanish and/or other subject disciplines.

Application Requirements:

Candidates are required to complete the CCS online application form and submit a letter of application detailing their suitability for the role.  Applications should be emailed to ggriffith@charlestoncollegiate.org

The successful candidate will be required to undertake required background checks.

Duties: 

• Teach classes as assigned by the division principal that are aligned to the CCS mission, pillars, core values, and pedagogical philosophy.   
• Communicate with division principal, dean of students, academic dean, and colleagues in a prompt and professional manner
• Regularly and promptly communicate with students and parents regarding academic progress
• Be available to work with students outside of class time for extra help 
• Support the school at all times and its educational philosophy, objectives and policies, and conduct himself/herself at all times in a manner consistent with the best interest of the school 
• Be prompt in all matters involving time deadlines, including but not limited to attendance at School, meetings, classes, grading and returning student work, and turning in grades and reports
• Perform such other reasonable duties upon assignment by the School Head, his designee, and/or the Educator’s Supervisor as are customarily performed by those in similar positions in independent schools and in accordance with the school’s plans, programs, schedules, and standards 
• Keep all records and prepare and file all reports as required and directed by the School
• The Educator understands and agrees that he/she may be called on to perform duties, including extracurricular duties, which may often take place outside of what is generally considered to be the standard faculty school day (7:30 am - 3:30 pm)

About Charleston Collegiate School

Nestled under grand, moss-laden live oaks, Charleston Collegiate School offers a thirty-acre campus of playing fields, wooded trails, and an outdoor education center. Located on beautiful Johns Island, CCS is twenty minutes from Charleston's historic district and the beach resorts of Kiawah and Seabrook Islands. The school was founded in 1970 to serve local families who valued quality education. Mission Statement - Charleston Collegiate School's mission is to inspire students to become passionate, lifelong learners by empowering them with knowledge, creativity, and curiosity to mindfully embrace the opportunities of tomorrow.

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