Lower School World Language Teacher

Founded in 1930, The Tatnall School is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory day school situated on a pastoral, 110-acre campus in Greenville, Delaware, near Wilmington. Tatnall includes four academic divisions with 500 students from age 3 through grade 12. Its challenging academic curriculum and programs, combined with award-winning faculty and state-of-the-art facilities, create an environment of educational excellence. Because of its emphasis on creating a caring and nurturing community, Tatnall’s motto, omnia in caritate – all things in love, is at the core of everything the School does.

Tatnall seeks a Lower School World Language teacher for the remainder of the 24-25 school year and for the upcoming school years. This is a part-time position reporting to the Head of the Lower School. The person fulfilling this position will teach Spanish in kindergarten through fourth grade and maintain Spanish in fifth grade while introducing students to the study of world languages as they prepare for Middle School. Qualified candidates should be fluent in Spanish and have experience teaching elementary school students. 

Schedule

• Monday, Wednesday, Friday
• 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
• Some additional time outside of these hours may be required with advanced notice to attend school events
• There may be some flexibility to this schedule

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Fluent Spanish
• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Experience teaching elementary aged students
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and community through culturally responsive teaching practices

Responsibilities Include but are not limited to:

• Plan, prepare, and teach Spanish (grades K - 4)
• Plan, prepare, and teach Introduction to World Languages using the Prima Lingua curriculum (grade 5)
• Build authentic relationships with students, families, and co-workers
• Evaluate student progress and complete report cards
• Work with Middle and Upper School World Language faculty to align curriculum 
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with faculty, parents, and community members
• Integrate technology into the curriculum
• Participate in professional development and other teacher training workshops

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to: 

Kim Wagner

Head of Lower School 

KimWagner@tatnall.org

To learn more about The Tatnall School, please visit our website at www.tatnall.org.

The Tatnall School is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, genetic predisposition, or other categories protected by Delaware or federal law.

About The Tatnall School

Founded in 1930, The Tatnall School is an independent, coeducational, college-preparatory day school situated on a pastoral, 110-acre campus in Greenville, Delaware, near Wilmington. Tatnall includes four academic divisions with 500 students from age 2 through grade 12. Its challenging academic curriculum and programs, combined with award-winning faculty and state-of-the-art facilities, create an environment of educational excellence. Because of its emphasis on creating a caring and nurturing community, Tatnall is known as “the family school” and its motto, Omnia in Caritate – all things in love, is at the core of everything the school does.

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